Qualifying gets underway at 8 AM as candidates who want to be on the October 14th ballot sign up at the Secretary of State’s office if they are running for a statewide elected position. Three candidates for governor are expected to sign up today, Hunter Lundy, John Schroder and Shawn Wilson.

Louisiana’s heat-related deaths in June and July soared to 16 people passing the state’s average of 10. Teiko Foxx has more…
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The Louisiana Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a statewide burn ban due to the dry and hot conditions. The burn ban primarily addresses the open burning of brush piles for cleanup on private property. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says they typically recommend burners keep a close watch on burn piles, so they do not result in brush fires…
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According to the state’s drought monitor, southwest Louisiana and areas below I-10 and I-12 are the driest in the state.

Eleven Louisiana library systems will soon offer access to telehealth services thanks to grant dollars from The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation. State Library of Louisiana Spokesperson Danny Monteverde says these grants will help bridge the gap with healthcare and technology in rural cities…
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