Despite recent rains, Governor John Bel Edwards says the state is still under red flag conditions with the drought Edwards says he fears that excessive wildfires in Louisiana could become the new norm. As he does during hurricane season, Edwards encourages residents to be prepared…

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Edwards, along with the State Fire Marshal urged residents to abide by the burn ban and to forgo grilling outdoors during the extreme conditions as a precaution.  Edwards says with tailgating season also beginning higher education institutions have been asked to prohibit on-campus grilling. So far, an estimated 60,000 acres and two people have been wildfire casualties fueled in part by the triple-digit temperatures and one of the worst droughts on record.

Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves has introduced bipartisan legislation to stop unsafe illegally produced shrimp from reaching U.S. consumers and flooding the market. He says the bill helps level the playing field and that foreign-raised shrimp producers must play by the rules.

Cut 4 (11) “…about marketing.”

R-W-E Offshore U-S Gulf wins a bid to develop wind energy in federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico about 44 miles from Lake Charles. Two areas designated for wind energy development off the coast of Galveston, Texas did not receive a single bid. Helen Rose Patterson, with the National Wildlife Federation, says Louisiana has shown a greater interest in wind energy from the Gulf than Texas…

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Governor Edwards continues to urge residents to abide by the burn ban and he’s also asking individuals not to fire up the grill.  Brooke Thorington has more.

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LSU has appointed Brad Ives as the new executive director of LSU’s Institute for Energy Innovation. Ives has served as the executive director of the Center for the Environment at Catawba College in North Carolina since 2022. Ives has experience working with traditional oil and gas companies and green energy companies. Ives will join LSU in October.

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves introduced a bill to stop unsafe illegally produced shrimp from reaching U.S. consumers and flooding the market. Graves says this bill helps level the playing field for local shrimpers. He says shrimping is part of the state’s culture and is much healthier than imported shrimp.

Cut 5 (11) “ ..our economy.” 

R-W-E Offshore U-S Gulf wins a bid to develop wind energy in federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico. Helen Rose Patterson, senior campaign manager for wind energy with the National Wildlife Federation, says we are still several years away from wind energy in the gulf providing electricity to customers on land…

Cut 11 (11) “…of that.”

RWE says its Gulf project is expected to be online by the mid-2030s.

Governor Edwards, along with State Ag Commissioner Mike Strain and State Fire Marshall Dan Wallis, says wildfires are still a huge concern despite recent rainfall. Edward urges the public to refrain from cooking outdoors

Cut 6 (09) “…for that.”

So far, an estimated 60,000 acres and two people have been wildfire casualties fueled in part by the triple-digit temperatures and one of the worst droughts on record.

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry agents have arrested 37-year-old Robin Crawford for starting a fire in Tickfaw. Crawford threatened to start a fire despite knowing there was a state burn ban. Firefighters were able to control the fire that was set.

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves and Florida Representative Kathy Castor introduced bipartisan legislation that will help stop unsafe foreign-produced shrimp from reaching buyers in the U-S and taking over the market. Graves says foreign shrimp are harmful to the consumer and cannot be allowed to take over our market.

Cut 3 (12) “…our economy.”

R-W-E Offshore U-S Gulf has won a bid to develop a wind project in federal waters near Lake Charles in the Gulf of Mexico. RWE offered the highest bid of five-point-six million dollars for 102 thousand acres. National Wildlife Federation Senior Campaign Manager Helen Rose Patterson

Cut 9 (13) “…paying off”

Governor Edwards, along with State Ag Commissioner Mike Strain and State Fire Marshall Dan Wallis, are reminding individuals that despite the recent rains’ the wildfires remain a threat. With Labor Day weekend upon us and football season kicking off, Wallis urged residents instead of cooking outdoors to patronize a local restaurant because firing up the grill can be potentially dangerous right now.

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So far, an estimated 60,000 acres and two people have been wildfire casualties fueled in part by the triple-digit temperatures and one of the worst droughts on record. Strain says the state needs at least three to four inches of rain because the ground is extremely dry about a foot deep and is basically a tinderbox. And even with the statewide burn ban in effect, there have been multiple violations.

Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves has introduced bipartisan legislation to stop unsafe illegally produced shrimp from reaching U-S consumers and flooding the market. He says the bill helps level the playing field and that foreign-raised shrimp producers must play by the rules.

Cut 4 (11) “…about marketing.”

R-W-E Offshore U-S Gulf has won a bid to develop wind energy in federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico about 44 miles from Lake Charles. Two areas designated for wind energy development off the coast of Galveston, Texas did not receive a single bid. Helen Rose Patterson, with the National Wildlife Federation, says Louisiana has shown a greater interest in wind energy from the Gulf than Texas…

Cut 10 (12) “…for the region”

Governor Edwards, along with State Ag Commissioner Mike Strain and State Fire Marshall Dan Wallis, says the wildfires are still a threat despite the recent rains. And while the statewide burn ban doesn’t include cooking outdoors, Edwards asked residents to refrain…

Cut 6 (09) “…for that.”

Commissioner Strain says the state needs three at least four inches of rain because the ground is extremely dry about a foot deep and is basically a tinderbox. Even with the burn ban in effect, he says the Department of Agriculture has issued more than 40 citations for violations.

So far, an estimated 60,000 acres and two people have been wildfire casualties fueled in part by the triple-digit temperatures and one of the worst droughts on record.

Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves and Florida Representative Kathy Castor introduced bipartisan legislation to stop unsafe illegally produced shrimp from reaching U.S. consumers and flooding the market. Graves says foreign shrimp is packed with illegal antibiotics and cannot be allowed to take over our market.

Cut 3 (12) “…our economy.”

R-W-E Offshore U-S Gulf has won a bid to develop wind energy in federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico. They are paying five-point-six million dollars for 102-thousand acres about 44 miles from Lake Charles. Helen Rose Patterson is the senior campaign manager for wind energy with the National Wildlife Federation…

Cut 9 (13) “…paying off”

Governor John Bel Edwards says there are still several people who are not following the statewide burn ban. Edwards spent yesterday in southwest Louisiana, which has the state’s largest wildfire, the Tiger Island Fire in Beauregard Parish. Edwards’ says the people who are not following the ban are not far away from this fire…

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Edwards says about 600 wildfires have burned in Louisiana this month, that’s close to what they see in a year.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise says he’s been diagnosed with the blood cancer multiple myeloma. LSU Health New Orleans Oncologist Doctor Suki Subbiah says 20 years ago, multiple myeloma was essentially a death sentence but now it’s treated very treatable…

Cut 8 (11) “…undetectable.”

State Police say a 3-year-old boy was not properly restrained when the vehicle he was traveling in slammed into a truck towing a grain trailer on LA Hwy 877 in East Carroll Parish yesterday.

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Trooper Ryan Davis says three-year-old Tavorious Hopkins of Lake Providence died at a local hospital. Three others received minor to moderate injuries.

State health officials say 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. Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says heat exhaustion and heat stroke can sneak up on you very quickly…

Cut 12 (11) “…eight ball on it.”

Congressman Steve Scalise has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Brooke Thorington has more on this type of blood cancer.

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The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry agents have arrested 37-year-old Robin Crawford for starting a fire in Tickfaw. Crawford threatened to start a fire despite knowing there was a state burn ban. Firefighters were able to control the fire that was set.

Governor John Bel Edwards spent yesterday in southwest Louisiana surveying the Tiger Island Fire in Beauregard Parish. The governor says the hot and dry weather in this week’s forecast could possibly ignite or reignite fires…

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60-thousand acres of land have been burned in Louisiana.

There have been 28 heat-related deaths in Louisiana since the beginning of June. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says there have been more than 4,700 emergency room visits for heat-related illnesses statewide.

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Kanter says confusion is a sign of heat stroke and it can be fatal.

Governor John Bel Edwards says people are still intentionally or unintentionally starting fires despite the burn ban. Edwards was in the air yesterday touring the Tiger Island Fire in Beauregard Parish. The governor believes climate change will create a pattern for wildfires in the state.

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More than 60 thousand acres of land have been burned in Louisiana.

State health officials say 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. Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says heat exhaustion and heat stroke can sneak up on you very quickly…

Cut 12 (11) “…eight ball on it.”

And the oppressive temperatures have been responsible for more than 4,700 emergency room visits for heat-related illnesses.

The Saints have finalized their 53-man roster for the 2023 NFL season, and some big names did not make the list. Pierson Luscy has more.

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RWE Offshore US Gulf LLC, a German energy firm, won the bid to develop the first wind project near Lake Charles in the Gulf of Mexico. RWE offered the highest bid of $5.6 million dollars for nearly 102 thousand acres. RWE officials say its Gulf project is expected to come online by the mid-2030s.

Governor John Bel Edwards expects a lengthy battle against the multiple wildfires burning in the state. Teiko Foxx has the story…
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During the overnight hours there was an officer involved shooting in Caddo Parish. Authorities say Caddo deputies were investigating a break-in at a home on Old Mooringsport Road. Upon arrival, a suspect opened fire on deputies. The officers shot back, killing the suspect and then when they went inside the home they found a deceased female.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise announces he has multiple myeloma, which is a treatable blood cancer. LSU Health New Orleans Oncologist Doctor Suki Subbiah says the symptoms for this cancer are fatigue, decreased appetite, weight loss, bone pain, repeat infections and numbness in the hands and feet. Subbiah says there are some risk factors for the disease such as…
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Scalise says he’s begun treatment and will continue working while being treated.

The Saints had to trim their roster from 90 players to 53 yesterday and making the team was fan favorite and tight end Jimmy Graham. Coach Dennis Allen says Graham’s good play in the last preseason game helped secure a spot…
cut 16 (12) “…part of this team”
The Saints begin the regular season a week from Sunday at home against the Titans.

U-S House Majority Leader and Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise says he’s been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, which is a blood cancer. LSU Health New Orleans Oncologist Doctor Suki Subbiah says 20 years ago, multiple myeloma was essentially a death sentence with a very limited prognosis and life expectancy, but now it’s treated very treatable…
cut 8 (11) “…undetectable”
Scalise says he plans to continue working while he receives treatment.

The number of heat-related deaths in Louisiana is up to 28 since June. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says heat exhaustion and heat stroke can sneak up on you very quickly…
cut 12 (11) “…eight ball on it”

State Police say a 3 year old boy was not properly restrained when the vehicle he was traveling in slammed into a truck towing a grain trailer on LA Hwy 877 in East Carroll Parish yesterday
Cut 10 (12) “…a seatbelt.”
Trooper Ryan Davis says three-year-old Tavorious Hopkins of Lake Providence died at a local hospital. Three others received minor to moderate injuries.

The Saints will have a new field goal kicker this year as they’ve traded Wil Lutz to the Denver Broncos and they’ll go with undrafted rookie Blake Grupe. Coach Dennis Allen says it was not an easy decision…
cut 14 (15) “…challenging situations”
The Saints kick off the season a week from Sunday against the Titans.