The state is launching a vaccine incentive lottery program that will give out 2.4 million dollars in total prizes to Louisianans who get their shot. To qualify you have to get at least one COVID shot and register for the drawings. Governor Edwards says the first of five drawings will be held July 9th with the grand prize drawing on August 4th.
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You can register for the drawings starting Monday at noon at shot-a-million-dot-com.

The National Hurricane Center says a tropical storm is expected to make landfall near Terrebonne and St. Mary Parishes during the overnight hours. State Climatologist Barry Keim says heavy rainfall and gusty winds are expected to reach the coast later today…
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Heavy rainfall is the biggest threat as all of southeast Louisiana is under a flash flood watch through Sunday morning.

State offices will close this afternoon, as it’s the first time the state officially marks Juneteenth as a state holiday.
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Triple-A estimates more than three-quarters of Americans will travel this summer and the motor club is projecting a sharp increase in overnight road trips with hotel stays. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says to make sure you have maintenance done on your vehicle before you go, including a battery check…
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