Smoke from wildfires is impacting the air quality in Louisiana. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says it’s a good idea to pay attention to local air quality reports.
But for those with respiratory illnesses, he advises they stay indoors as much as possible.
Last year the state set a record, producing more than two million tons of raw sugar last year but growers will not beat that number this year. Sugarcane Specialist Kenneth Gravois says the full impact of the heat from June through August has yielded fewer crops in Louisiana.
House Majority leader and southeast Louisiana congressman, Representative Steve Scalise announces he has multiple myeloma. The blood cancer can be treated but it’s not curable. Scalise says he’s undergoing treatment which is expected to continue for the next several months. The Republican had blood work done last week after he said he wasn’t feeling well.
The Saints will have a new field goal kicker this year. New Orleans has reportedly traded Will Lutz to the Denver Broncos for a 2024 7th-round pick. The Black and Gold have decided to go with undrafted free-agent kicker Blake Grupe instead. Host of the Locked-on Saints podcast Ross Jackson says the trade should not come as a surprise.
Today is cut down day in the NFL as teams have to trim their roster down to 53 players.