State Officials are pleading with the public to observe the statewide burn ban as wildfires have caused significant damage.
Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The largest wildfire is in Beauregard Parish where more than 12-thousand acres have burned. The town of Merryville is under a voluntary evacuation order and now there is a mandatory evacuation for residents in the Singer area.

It’s another day where the high temperature is expected to get a few degrees above 100-degrees. Office of Public Health Deputy Assistant Secretary Devin George says 25 people have died as a result of heat-related illnesses since June up from the 16 reported deaths on August 4th…
cut 4 (06) “…the heat”

A new poll conducted last week by Faucheux Strategies and paid for by multiple media outlets shows Republican Jeff Landry remains a frontrunner with 36 percent of support in the governor’s race. Democrat Shawn Wilson is at 26 percent. All of the other candidates are polling in the single digits. Pollster Dr. Ron Faucheux says 14 percent of the voters are undecided
Cut 13 (12) “…winds down.”
Faucheux says a big reason why Landry has a sizable lead in the polls is because he has the highest name recognition among the candidates.

The outbreak of wildfires in Louisiana has prompted the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness to activate the State Emergency Operations Center.  Assistant State Fire Marshal Felicia Cooper is urging the public to observe the burn ban and to help spread the word.

Cut 7 (07) “…at all.”

Officials are urging the public not to cook outside or to light a fire pit this time due to the extreme heat and drought to prevent fires.

A large wildfire forced evacuations south of Grand Cane in DeSoto Parish. Authorities issued a mandatory evacuation for residents on Phil Davis Road between Radio Station Road and Blunt Mill Road. The fire kept jumping the fire line traveling south-southwest. The blaze is now 100% contained and people were allowed to return to their homes.

A new poll shows Republican Jeff Landry with a big lead in the governor’s race. In the survey of 800 likely voters, Landry has 36 percent of the vote. Democrat Shawn Wilson has 26 percent while everyone else is in single digits. LA Politics.com Jeremy Alford says there are 38 days before early voting begins…

Cut 9 (12) “…votes go.”

Several media outlets paid for the poll and it was conducted by Faucheaux Strategies last week.

Air conditioners are a necessity for keeping us cool in triple-digit heat. Home improvement expert Paul LaGrange of LaGrange Consulting says photos of putting tents over your outside condenser circulating on social media can be misleading. While the shade is good, you don’t want to trap air above the unit…

Cut 8 (10) “…conditioning system.”

He says a tent over the condenser and even hosing it off, unfortunately, forces the unit to work harder.

The Saints practiced today ahead of their preseason finale with the Houston Texans on Sunday. Not at practice today were Bryan Bresee and A.T. Perry, but Marshon Lattimore and Clavin Throckmorton participated in individual drills and left practice soon after. Head Coach Dennis Allen does not expect any of those to be serious.

The Saints play nine road games this year including in Green Bay and Minnesota. Allen says that the team worked on playing in noisy environments on both sides of the ball, and he says what they are doing to prepare.

Cut 26 (16) “…ourselves so.”

Cornerback Alontae Taylor is in a position battle against Paulson Adebo and is trying make every rep count to earn the roll as starter. He says part of the way he can be better is hearing what veterans like defensive backs Tyrann Mathieu and Marshon Lattimore have to say.

Cut 27 (07) “…learn from it.”

During LSU football’s scrimmage on Saturday, cornerback Sage Ryan was injured but is expected to be okay. Head Coach Brian Kelly says the team is better with him on the field because he has characteristics other players don’t.

Cut 28 (16) “…for us.”

Five-star prospect Lance heard took snaps with the first team at right tackle during Saturday’s scrimmage. Coach Brian Kelly says he did well in high school, but now he is getting challenged everyday.

Cut 18 (22) “…in the mix.”

A large fire in southwest Louisiana has resulted in evacuation orders. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

The statewide burn ban remains in effect, Governor John Bel Edwards is urging residents to be vigilant and not to burn any trash or anything else outside. He also cautions smokers not to leave any cigarettes unextinguished or to throw cigarette butts out of car windows.

High-profile attorney Ben Crump is demanding the U-S Justice Department pursue federal civil rights charges against the officers involved in the 2019 police custody death of Ronald Greene. Greene’s mother, Mona Hardin, can’t believe it’s been more than four years and no federal indictment…

Cut 13 (10) “…need it now.”

Former State Trooper Kory York and four other officers were indicted on state charges, but so far federal prosecutors have not acted on the case.

We’re all depending on our air conditioners to keep us cool and safe these days. Home improvement expert Paul LaGrange of LaGrange Consulting says because your A/C is working overtime, change your return air filter monthly, even if it instructions say every 90 days.

Cut 6 (06) “…worth it.” 

A dirty air filter puts an extra strain on your A/C that’s already working overtime.

Wildfires are burning out of control in Beauregard Parish and residents off of Neale Oil Field Road are under mandatory evacuation. The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele says firefighters are having a hard time getting the fire under control.

Cut 4 (12) “…so important”

We’re all looking for ways to keep cool these days and make sure our air conditioners are running as efficiently as possible. Home Improvement expert Paul LaGrange says you want to keep your windows, blinds, and curtains closed. And if you must cook, he says to use the microwave, use your stove and oven as little as possible.

Cut 7 (05) “…your house.” 

Another tip is to change your air filter every 30 days, especially in the summer.

With less than two months before the primary election, a new poll reveals Republican Jeff Landry holds a solid lead in the governor’s race with 36 percent. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx”  

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has activated the State of Emergency Operation Center due to the number of wildfires impacting the state. The state remains under a burn ban due to the drought and a state of emergency has been declared due to the extreme heat.

A large wildfire in Beauregard Parish in southwest Louisiana has prompted evacuations. The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele says several rural areas have been impacted by wildfires and the fear is that it will only get worse as the hot and dry weather shows no signs of relenting…
Cut 5 (11) “…a problem”
State officials are holding a press conference at 4:00 today to discuss the wildfire emergency in Beauregard Parish and reinforce the statewide burn ban.

Air conditioners are running nonstop and there are photos circulating on social media that show people putting umbrellas over their outside condenser to give it some shade. But Paul LaGrange of LaGrange consulting says that’s not a good idea…
cut 8 (10) “…system”

A poll of 800 likely voters in Louisiana finds 36 percent support Republican Jeff Landry in the governor’s race. Finishing second, Democrat Shawn Wilson at 26-percent. Independent Hunter Lundy finished third at seven percent. La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says its notable Lundy finished third ahead of several Republicans…
cut 11 (12) “….race now”
Several media outlets paid for the poll and it was conducted by Faucheaux Strategies last week.

Prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump is calling for the U-S Justice Department to pursue civil rights charges against the officers involved in the police custody death of Ronald Greene in 2019, along a rural highway in Union Parish. The officers are facing state charges, but Crump says the U-S Justice Department can look into a variety of things…
cut 14 (10) “…excessive force”
Meanwhile, Attorney Mike Small, who represents former State Trooper Kory York, is looking to get his state charges thrown out because prosecutors used statements made during an internal State Police investigation in his criminal case.

A large wildfire in Beauregard Parish in southwest Louisiana has led to evacuations. Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele says the town of Merryville is under a voluntary evacuation and residents on Neale Oil Field Road have been told they must leave as this wildfire has impacted five-thousand acres…

Cut 3 (05) “…they’ve seen”

Steele says there have been 357 wildfires reported this month.

A new poll shows Republican Jeff Landry with a big lead in the governor’s race. In the survey of 800 likely voters, Landry with 36 percent of the vote. Democrat Shawn Wilson with 26 percent. LA Politics.com Jeremy Alford says the poll shows Wilson collected 60 percent of the Democratic vote.

Cut 10 (11) “…to see.”

High-profile attorney Ben Crump is demanding the U-S Justice Department pursue federal civil rights charges against the officers involved in the 2019 police custody death of Ronald Greene. Crump believes this is a slam dunk case because police body camera video shows excessive force was used as officers attempted to arrest Greene following a lengthy police chase…

Cut 12 (08) “…Ronald Greene”

Body-camera footage shows officers kicking and punching Greene.

We’re all depending on our air conditioners to keep us cool and safe these days. Home improvement expert Paul LaGrange of LaGrange Consulting says because your A/C is working overtime, change your return air filter monthly, even if the instructions say every 90 days.

Cut 6 (06) “…worth it.” 

And if you’ve been told you have a small return air space, he says to buy a less restrictive filter. He says if it whistles you want a thinner filter.

A new poll shows Republican Jeff Landry with a big lead in the governor’s race. In the survey of 800 likely voters, Landry has 36 percent of the vote. Democrat Shawn Wilson has 26 percent while everyone else is in single digits. LA Politics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says there are 38 days before voting begins…
Cut 9 (12) “…votes go.”
Multiple media outlets paid for the poll.

Tonight is the first Republican Presidential debate. There will be eight Republicans on the stage, except for the front-runner, former President Donald Trump. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is running second in the polls, but LSU Shreveport political science Professor Jeff Sadow says many GOP voters do not find DeSantis to be a dynamic candidate….
cut 14 (12) “…..very well”
The two-hour debate will start at 8 PM.

A large fire in southwest Louisiana has resulted in evacuation orders. Jeff Palermo has the story…
Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

All-time record high temperatures may fall today as this unbearable heat wave intensifies.

LSU football freshman running back Kaleb Jackson stood out during Saturday’s scrimmage, scoring two touchdowns, including a 70 yard house call on a screen pass, but head coach Brian Kelly said on Tuesday in a press conference to keep expectations in check.

Cut 19 (20) “…bit of both.”

LSU’s No.7 and No.18 jerseys are two of the most coveted among LSU players. With the Florida State game fast approaching, Kelly says when to expect the word on who will be wearing those jersey numbers.

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Louisiana Tech plays this weekend apart of their week zero matchup against Florida International. Their game is on Saturday night at 8 p.m. in Ruston and quarterback Hank Bachmeier is set to make his first start with the Bulldogs. He spoke to the media on Tuesday about his relationship with head coach Sonny Cumbie.

Cut 16 (16) “…I can be.”

Bachmeier started 29 games during his four seasons at Boise State. The last time La Tech played FIU, they won 42-34 in double overtime.

Saints tight end Jimmy Graham returned to practice today after suffering a medical episode while the team was in Los Angeles. The team’s training staff said he most likely had a seizure. Among the Saints missing were tight end Taysom Hill, Rasheed Shaheed, and A.T. Perry.

The Pelicans announced on Instagram that they will be getting a new court scheme for the 2023-24 season. Only part of it was shown, and the team said the full reveal will come in October.

A large wildfire in Beauregard Parish in southwest Louisiana has prompted evacuations. The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele says several rural areas have been impacted by wildfires and the fear is that it will only get worse as the hot and dry weather shows no signs of relenting…

Cut 5 (11) “…a problem”

There have been 357 wildfires reported this month.

The Department of Children and Family Services unveils a new online Child Support Estimator. DCFS Child Support Director Konitra (Co-knee-tra) Jack says families can simply enter their income and a few other steps…

Cut 7 (06) “…right there.”
You can find the estimator on DCFS’s website.

A documentary about how more than 18,000 Katrina evacuees called the Cajundome in Lafayette their temporary home will air on LPB at 7 tonight

Cut 1 (32)  “….I’m Teiko Foxx.”

The body of a Pearl Habor sailor who died while serving on the USS Oklahoma is returning to Louisiana after more than 80 years. The ship’s Cook First Class Clarence Thompson of New Orleans was killed in the surprise December 7, 1941, attack. His funeral will be held at the veteran’s cemetery in Slidell Friday.