The summer in Louisiana means high temps. State climatologist Barry Keim says get ready for the seasonal peak and expect temps in the low 90s during the week for the southern portion of Louisiana, which are typical for this time of year. But he warns the humidity levels will be above average.
Cut 4 (09) “…going to be very uncomfortable.”
With the latest nomination to the Supreme Court, the discussion of overturning Roe v. Wade has hit fever pitch. In Louisiana, a fifteen-week abortion ban comfortably passed in the regular session, being signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards. During an appearance on Talk Louisiana, Shreveport Democratic Senator John Milkovich touched on the subject of unwanted pregnancies as the result of rape and incest, saying his pro-life stance remains unchanged.
Cut 8 (08) “…committing a second crime.”
Two adults and one juvenile are dead after a fire engulfed a trailer in Campti over the weekend. Investigators are still unsure exactly how the fire erupted and claimed the family’s lives. State Fire Marshal Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says it’s not common to see fires that are this devastating.
Governor John Bel Edwards and Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain are taking a trip out to the farm. They will be meeting with local sugarcane farmers July 19th to discuss tariffs among other issues. Strain says they’re putting together some of the biggest names in Louisiana agriculture as the Governor takes a hard look at the roots of rural economic development…