In the governor’s race, Republican Jeff Landry holds the lead position with 36 percent support and Democrat Shawn Wilson is at 26 percent according to a new poll conducted by Faucheux Strategies. Teiko Foxx reports Landry and Wilson are likely headed towards a run-off…
Cut 1 (32) “….I’m Teiko Foxx.”
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Officials are urging the public to observe the statewide burn ban as wildfires have caused significant damage. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”
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Wildfires have taken over much of Beauregard Parish due to the extreme heat and drought. Pierson Luscy has more.
Cut 3 (32) …I’m Pierson Luscy.”
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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.”
Since April 1, there have been 4,766 heat-related emergency visits in Louisiana. George says outdoor workers, pregnant women, older adults, and people with pre-existing conditions are at higher risk. He says to encourage Louisiana residents to know the signs…
Cut 5 (12) “…of time.”
Georges suggests residents to limit outdoor activity, drink plenty of fluids, stay in the shade, wear light-colored clothing, and stay in air-conditioned spaces to avoid heat-related illnesses. He says a new tool will be launched to track the danger of extreme heat poses on public health.
Cut 6 (11) “…we’re at.”
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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 even light a fire pit due to the extreme heat and drought.
GOSHEP Director Casey Tingle says wildfires present a real threat to the public, to our families, to our homes and property.
Cut 8 (10) “…conditions.”
Increased winds and the drought have prompted the National Weather Service to place large parts of the state under a red flag warning. Tingle encourages the public to be extremely vigilant and to help them bring about awareness of the burn ban.
Cut 9 (09) “…for all of us.”
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is also encouraging merchants to display signs that the Burn Ban is in place to help increase awareness.
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Beauregard Parish is experiencing some of the worst wildfires in Louisiana’s history, and it is taxing local firefighters. Beauregard Fire District Chief 1 Jay Williams….
Cut 10 (07) “…spread thin.”
Sheriff Mark Herford says the early estimate is that this wildfire has charred ten-thousand acres…
Cut 11 (17) “…the next.”
Beauregard is getting help from nearby parishes, Todd Parker is the Captain at the Ward Six Fire Protection Distirct at Calcasieu…
Cut 12 (10) “…ahead of time.”
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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. Pollster Dr. Ron Faucheux says 14 percent of people polled were unsure of who to vote for but Landry has name recognition.
Cut 13 (12) “…winds down.”
While no other candidate approached double-digit support when likely voters were asked who they would vote for if the election were held right now, Independent Hunter Lundy registered third at 7 percent. Faucheux says there’s an opportunity for Hunter Lundy to improve his vote.
Cut 14 (10) “…run off.”
Republicans Steven Waguespack received 6 percent of votes, John Schroder at 4 percent, Sharon Hewitt at 3 percent, and Richard Nelson at 2 percent. Faucheux says there is still time to alter the election’s dynamics but the window of opportunity is closing quickly
Cut 15 (12) “….and see”
The poll sampled 800 likely voters. Sixty-four percent of respondents are white, 30 percent Black, and six percent other.
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One more preseason game for the Saints and then they have to trim down their roster. The NFL’s cutdown day is on Tuesday. Coach Dennis Allen on how players on the bubble can find their way as one of the final 53 players.
Cut 16 (13) “…into account.”
Cornerback Alontae Taylor has been fighting for a starting spot with Paulson Adebo all offseason. Taylor says that one of the ways he can improve is by getting reps against young wide receiver Chris Olave.
Cut 17 (15) “…same thing.”
Saints defensive lineman Malcolm Roach is on a one-year deal. The Baton Rouge native is entering his fourth season and believes he’s a versatile piece for the Saints defense.
Cut 18 (22) “…a little while.”
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Zy Alexander is projected to be a starter at cornerback by the Tiger Rag Audibles Podcast. The transfer from Southeastern Louisiana was an All-Southland performer last season and is trying to make the jump to F-B-S football. Alexander says going up against LSU’s receivers in practice is getting him ready…
Cut 19 (13) “…our receivers.”
Kicker Damion Ramos is entering his second year with the Tigers. He went 10 for 14 on field goals and 55 for 57 on extra points last season. Ramos made all of his kicks in last Saturday’s scrimmage, including a 47-yarder….
Cut 20 (18) “…mid-season prime,”