The state heath department says 25 people have died as a result of heat-related illnesses since June. That’s up from the 16 deaths that were reported on August 4th. 22 of the deaths are male, three females and 12 of the individuals who died were 65 and older.

And the heat gets turned up a notch as all-time record high temperatures could be set today and tomorrow…..
cut 3 (31) “….I’m Brooke Thorington”

A wildlfire in Beauregard Parish has resulted in voluntary and mandatory evacuations

The Department of Children and Family Services unveils a new online Child Support Estimator. DCFS Child Support Director Konitra (Co-knee-tra) Jack says families can simply enter their income and a few other steps and get an estimated payment. Normally she says attorneys and a judge are involved to set the order…
Cut 7 (10) “…right there.”
You can check out the Child Support Estimator on the Department of Children and Family Services’ website.

Tonight is the first Republican Presidential Primary debate as eight candidates looking to beat President Joe Biden in 2024 will make their case to voters. GOP front-runner Donald Trump is skipping the event. LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeff Sadow says former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will likely tee off on Trump….
cut 15 (07) “…with Trump”
The two hour debate begins at 8 PM.