The Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Department reports the Tiger Island Fire which has destroyed more than 13-thousand acres in southwest Louisiana is now 85-percent contained. Sheriff’s office spokesperson Shannon Burgess says the fire crossed over Highway 27 last night…
cut 10 (11) “…could happen”
Burgess says Highways 27 and 110 have reopened.

Today will be another day where the high temperature will exceed 100-degrees. Office of Public Health Deputy Assistant Secretary Devin George says know the signs of heat-related illness…
cut 5 (12) “….of time”
The state office of public health says 25 people have died from heat related illnesses since June.

LSU will not have one of its top players for the season opener against Florida State. The NCAA has suspended defensive tackle Maason Smith for receiving an improper benefit. Wilson Alexander from the Advocate broke the story and says the infraction occurred before college athletes could take advantage of NIL…
Cut 12 (10) “…g0tten hurt”
Wilson says the NCAA also said Smith had to serve the one-game suspension for the season opener.

The polls on the governor’s race are showing Republican Jeff Landry and Democrat Shawn Wilson will likely face each other in a run-off. All of the other candidates are polling in the single digits. Pollster Ron Faucheux says time is running out for one of these other candidates to make a move…
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