Last week’s qualifying period for the October elections left 41 races unopposed, and 16 with zero candidates. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says there seems to be a trend in lack of interest which could be due to a number of reasons. He says these are demanding and stressful public service positions that don’t pay much…:
Cut 4 (10) “cussing you out”
Schedler says in cases where an incumbent is unopposed, he or she is simply reelected.

Governor John Bel Edwards announced today federal funding for flood control projects in the Baton Rouge area. Edwards says 220 million dollars will go to local governments in the Capital region as part of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program…:
Cut 9 (07) “future floods”
Edwards says each parish will submit a plan to FEMA before the money will be allocated.

Monroe Police Chief Quentin Holmes has announced he is going to retire from his post. In a joint news conference with Mayor Jamie Mayo, Holmes said he has been thinking about returning to teaching for quite some time. News outlets had reported that Mayo asked for a resignation which he says is 100% not true…:
CUT 12 (07) “with that”
Mayo says Holmes will remain chief until July 30th, and during that time his office will work to name someone to serve in the interim.

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a heat advisory for the northern half of the state through 7 PM tomorrow evening. Forecasters indicate hot and humid conditions could lead to temperatures that climb into the mid to upper 90s with heat index values up 108 degrees. They urge residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. It’s expected to be even hotter tomorrow.