SUMMARY: The Northeast Louisiana Children‘s Museum received significant donations totaling $200,000 from local businesses, including a $100,000 contribution from Graphic Packaging International. This funding is aimed at enhancing the museum during its relocation and rebuilding process, which is part of a $12 million project. Museum Director Melissa SE detailed plans for a new focused manufacturing space to teach kids about simple tools and machines through hands-on exhibits. Additionally, a $100,000 grant from the Living Well Foundation will support a healthcare area. The museum’s leadership expressed gratitude for the community’s support and excitement for the upcoming improvements.

NELA Children’s Museum announces its second $100,000 donation towards new museum

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SUMMARY: Today‘s weather features some fading showers tracked by WDSU’s Doppler radar, primarily in the River Parishes and near marshy areas. Rain chances are decreasing as a warm front approaches, with temperatures expected to reach up to 91°F this week. Tomorrow may see isolated showers, but overall conditions will improve with lower humidity heading into the weekend. Attention shifts to possible tropical development in the Yucatán Straits, with only a 20% chance of formation. Current forecasts suggest potential impacts may steer any system away from our region towards Florida or Mexico, but updates will continue.

Meteorologist Devon Lucie shows us the isolated showers that were out Wednesday evening, then steps us through the next couple of days letting you know where rain chances will go and how that will affect temperatures and what the humidity levels will do through the weekend, then takes a closer look at the extended forecast that’s connected to what might happen in the Western Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico next week, while finally focusing on the tropics with the low chance of possible development in the Western Caribbean the the Yucatan Channel and what type and strength of storm activity we’re tracking and what will drive the path of what will steer the system that will determine the impact it will have on Louisiana, then finally taking a look at the entire seven day forecast with high temperatures and rain chances through next Wednesday.

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SUMMARY: Kenner Police are warning residents about a new scam targeting Hurricane Francine victims, involving contractor fraud. They have received reports and provided tips online to help prevent such scams. Key recommendations include obtaining the contractor’s name, business address, and license number before hiring. It’s crucial to verify their credentials with the state‘s licensing board, require proof of active insurance, and have a written contract signed by both parties. Additionally, consumers should avoid making large upfront payments and never pay for work that hasn’t been completed.

Beware of contractor fraud after Hurricane Francine

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