Wildfires in Sabine Parish have destroyed at least 14 structures, nineteen vehicles and damaged hundreds of acres east of Florien. State Fire Marshal’s Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says they’ve been assisting local fire departments. She says the fire is contained but still active, and crews are keeping an eye on the fire lines surrounding the blaze…:

CUT 09(12)      “…contained.”

Rodrigue says donations of water, food and other resources for fire crews are extremely appreciated.

A three-vehicle crash in St. James Parish claims the life of 31-year-old Destiny Scott of Gramercy. Trooper Christian Reed says just before 5 PM Monday a Toyota Camry traveling behind Scott’s Hyundai SUV on Highway 61 south struck the victim’s car from behind sending it into oncoming traffic, where she was hit by a pickup…:

CUT 06(11)      “…them roadway.”

Public Service Commission member Davante Lewis plans to ask Louisiana utility companies to suspend all customer disconnections during the state of emergency due to the extreme heat. Lewis says this is a dangerous situation in which no one should go without power. He will make the request at tomorrow’s Public Service Commission meeting.

The University of New Orleans will launch six online graduate programs designed to meet the needs of working adults looking for an alternative to traditional on-campus education. Associate Vice President of Graduate School Nancy Biggio says the master courses can be completed in as little as one year; allowing students to get a leg up on the job search…:

CUT 04(12)      “…a year.”