5:30 LRN Newscast Sept 19

The NFL has suspended Tampa Bay wide receiver Mike Evans one-game for his role in yesterday’s fight in the Buccaneers’ 20-10 win over the Saints.  Evans knocked Saints cornerback Michael Thomas down to the ground during a shoving match between Thomas and Bucs running back Leonard Fournette. Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas says the Bucs instigated the fight

Cut 9 (07)  “…protect yourself”

The AARP says COVID remains a serious issue in our nursing homes…

cut 5 (09) “…general public”
AARP Louisiana Director of Advocacy Andrew Muhl, says during a four-week stretch over July and August, 46 Louisiana nursing home patients died from COVID after only recording five deaths during the previous four weeks.

Since 2003, 174 roundabouts have been constructed in Louisiana and while many are resistant to change DOTD Spokesperson Rodney Mallett says according to a survey they conducted after the Sorrento roundabout, 85% say there are fewer wrecks, 88% say traffic flows better and 90% say they’d like to see another one

Cut 7 (10) “…in the area.”

The first day of Fall is Thursday, but it still feels very much like summer with the heat index around 100 degrees. LRN Meteorologist John Wetherbee says expect temperatures over 100-degrees every day this week…

Cut 14 (11)  “..be ready for heat.”