An estimated 25 percent of the current COVID cases in Louisiana are believed to be the more dangerous Delta variant strain that first emerged in India. That’s according to State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter who says the number of new Delta cases is doubling every two to three weeks, raising a concern we could face a new spike in overall COVID cases.
Cut 4 (07) “…sick.”

Top law enforcement officials in St. Tammany Parish have voiced their opposition to a proposed 325-million dollar casino in the Slidell area. St. Tammany Sheriff Randy Smith says FBI data shows there are several different crimes and social issues tied to gambling…
cut 11 (10) “….suicides increase”
The St. Tammany Parish Council will vote tonight on whether there will be a referendum on the November ballot to ask voters if they want the casino.

A Plaquemine man picked the wrong person to pull over while allegedly impersonating a police officer in Assumption Parish. Brooke Thorington reports the man he pulled over was an off-duty deputy.
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

A new report says there’s been a 22-percent decrease in infant mortality in black infants in Louisiana. United Health Group Chief Medical Officer Doctor Ana Fuentevilla says that’s based on data from 2003 to 2018…
cut 14 (06) “…in Louisiana”