Mortgage rates have dropped to a 15-month low and that’s not just good news for today’s house hunters, it could bring significant savings to homeowners who have higher rates. Guild Mortgage Company Area Manager, Richard Allen, says homeowners are taking advantage of the rate drop, and depending on the loan type, savings go beyond interest rates…
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Allen says calls have increased from homeowners seeking to refinance.

High temperatures ranging from the mid to upper 90s are expected for the foreseeable future which is why the Humane Society of Louisiana is urging pet and livestock owners to provide extra care to keep their animals from getting heat stroke. Director Jeff Dorson says you should be mindful of your furry friends…
Cut 7 (07) “…bring them in?”
Heat stroke in animals can happen in five to ten minutes.

Construction is underway on Phase Two of the Houma Navigation Canal Lock Complex in Dulac. The H-N-C Lock Complex will prevent saltwater intrusion, distribute freshwater within the Terrebonne Basin and is a key component of the Morganza to the Gulf Hurricane Protection system, which will prevent flooding in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes…
cut 15 (10) “…as well”
That’s Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District President Tony Alford.

Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) has partnered with the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association (LADA) to launch the “Put the Brakes on Litter” campaign. KLB Director Susan Russel says participating dealers will distribute litter kits to customers, aiming to raise awareness about the environmental impact of littering.
Cut 3 (11) “…all throughout Louisiana.”
The campaign emphasizes the role that individuals can play in reducing litter, particularly from vehicles.