The saltwater intrusion from the Gulf of Mexico is expected to impact water resources in Plaquemines, St. Bernard, Orleans, and Jefferson Parishes according to the Corps of Engineers. Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Casey Tingle…
Tingle says plans are being implemented to curtail the issue and at this time there’s no reason to panic.
The Louisiana Forestry Association is offering up to a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those who intentionally set wildfires. LFA Executive Director Buck Vandersteen says the Tiger Island Fire is 84 percent contained.
Cut 11 (09) “…thousand acres.”
49-year-old Laura McLaughlin of Pitkin was arrested yesterday in connection with the Rapides Parish wildfire on Highway 113.
Republican Stephen Waguespack has been endorsed by The Times-Picayune and Nola.com for Louisiana governor. Waguespack believes he’s the right choice for governor. He says the state needs an education reform advocate who puts families and parents first.
Cut 5 (08) “…existing industries.”
The former Chief of Staff for Governor Bobby Jindal says
Saints quarterback Derek Carr has a sprained AC joint in his throwing shoulder and it’s possible he could play this Sunday against Tampa Bay. Coach Dennis Allen says the injury could have been much worse…
Quarterback Jameis Winston would start against the Buccaneers if Carr can’t play, but Allen says they are not ruling Carr out yet…