Headlines – October 14, 2016
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2016-10-14
Duration: 00:03:20
Subjects: Floods, 2016 | DISASTER RELIEF | Veterans | Mike (Tiger)
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Comeaux, Byron Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 14, 2016, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Charlie Whinham reporting on the week’s headlines. These stories include: Louisiana receiving 87% of the Congressional flood relief package, totaling $437 million; an interview with Byron Comeaux of the Magnolia Care Center Veteran’s Home in Baton Rouge on the importance of reopening the flood-damaged center for the residents; and the death of Mike the Tiger (Mike VI) at age 11 due to a rare form of cancer.