Even though Hurricane Danny has strengthened into a Category 3 storm, forecasters expect it to weaken as it heads towards the Caribbean….
CUT 5 (06) Q: “it’s weakening”
That’s National Hurricane Center forecaster Jack Beven says it might even dissipate after five or six days because it’s a relatively small storm.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office says two women are under arrest accused of stealing a very large amount of money from the bank account of a 96-year-old and going on wild spending sprees.
cut 12 (11) “$400,000″
That’s Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperman Cindy Chadwick, who says those arrested were woman’s caretaker – 39-year-old Alye Haralson- and the granddaughter – 39-year-old Jennifer Smith of Shreveport.
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The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is now officially underway, and State Police Sgt. Nick Manale says they, along with local law enforcement, will be using grant money to pay for overtime to ensure there are more patrols and DUI checkpoints through Labor Day.
CUT 11 (10) Q: “the roadways”
According to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, there were 653 fatal crashes last year, and 44 percent of them were estimated to be alcohol related.

The fall shrimp season opened this week, and local shrimpers are having big financial struggles. Louisiana Shrimp Association President Clint Guidry says shrimpers are getting up to 65-percent less for their catches this year compared to last year, because of a large influx of imported shrimp…
CUT 8 (09) Q: “back us up”