Louisiana could have a problem if ever a wildfire broke out here like the one in Gatlinburg due to a lack of firefighters. That’s according to Ag Commissioner Mike Strain who says there are only 53 teams in the entire state…:
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Strain is concerned continued cuts to his department will lead to a tragic Gatlinburg-type event in Louisiana.

Many immigrants in Louisiana are worried about President Trump’s travel ban. Ibrahim Matri (Ib-ruh-ham Mah-tree) is an LSU student from Libya. He says he understands that tensions are high in Libya and other countries, and that people want to be cautious…:
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But he says he’s concerned that other countries may follow suit.

Today in New Orleans Governor John Bel Edwards will deliver the opening address at an annual international convention on resilience-building and disaster management.

The American Cancer Society has set a goal to increase the nation’s colorectal cancer screenings by 80-percent in 2018. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe thunderstorm watch effective until noon for 12 parishes across northeast Louisiana. They say damaging winds are the primary threat, though large hail and a few tornadoes may also occur.