Former WAFB-TV chief meteorologist Jay Grymes will be the first State Climatologist under GOHSEP. Governor Jeff Landry says though the position existed prior, it was always independent from state government, so implementing a state climatologist under GOHSEP was a priority for him since day one.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has posted its 2024-25 hunting regulations pamphlet on their website. Tommy Tuma says the pamphlet contains hunting rules, regulations, and season dates.
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Printed copies of the pamphlets will be available in August.
It’s the Fourth of July and that means a lot of people popping off their own fireworks tonight. President of the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association Tracey Normand says be sure you are not violating any local ordinances. Normand says drinking and driving is not a good idea; drinking and lighting an explosive is a worse idea.
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The 30th Anniversary of the Essence Festival of Culture is underway in the Big Easy and among the headliners are Usher and Janet Jackson. But Kelly Schulz with New Orleans & Company says the event also draws celebrities, influencers, and corporate leaders. She says it’s more than musical performances, it’s all about empowering future leaders.
The four-day event has a $316 million economic impact on the city and state.