The statistical peak of the hurricane season is Saturday. Surprisingly, this is one of the calmest hurricane seasons in a while. NOAA predicted up to 20 named storms, but there have only been five named storms. State Climatologist Barry Keim says after two super active seasons, it’s nice to get a break
Cut 4 (10) “…much going on.”

Louisiana’s whooping crane population has grown by eight this year to 76 as eight wild hatched chicks have fledged, which is the most in a single breeding season since whooping cranes were added back into the wildlife in 2011. LDWF biologist Sara Zimorski says dry conditions may have helped the chicks survive…
cut 8 (10) “…conditions as well”
Whooping cranes are slow to mature and only one to eggs during a nesting attempt.

The world is paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth the Second who passed away at the age of 96 after 70 years on the throne. Elizabeth’s reign began in 1952 and for decades she’s served as a figure of national pride and a symbol of stability. LSU history professor Meredith Veldman says the monarchy will never be the same…
cut 11 (12) “…sense of duty”
Her 73-year-old son, Charles, becomes the King and will be known as King Charles the Third.

The Louisiaiana Workforce Commission is getting the word out about the Registered Apprenticeship program. L-W-C spokesperson Chris Fiore says apprentices complete a combination of industry-specific classroom education and also get hands on career training….
cut 14 (10) “…and instruction”
For more information go to apprenticheship-la-dot-com.