Research Drones Launched Into Hurricane EdouardResearch Drones Launched Into Hurricane EdouardThis week's launches mark the first time that unmanned aircraft have been dispatched from "hurricane hunter" planes flying through Atlantic tropical storms.Associated PressAssociated Press
Obama Signs Flood Protection BillObama Signs Flood Protection BillSen. David Vitter was at the bill's signing and says this legislation authorizes hurricane flood protection for Terrebonne and Lafourche Parish.KPEL 96.5KPEL 96.5
No State Sales Tax This Weekend On Hurricane Preparedness ItemsNo State Sales Tax This Weekend On Hurricane Preparedness ItemsThe sales tax holiday suspends the state sales tax on hurricane-preparedness items like batteries, portable generators and flashlights.KPEL 96.5KPEL 96.5