11:30 LRN Newscast Aug 9

The Humane Society of Louisiana is urging pet and livestock owners to keep their animals cool as the heat index moves upwards of 100 degrees. Mel Bridges has more.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Mel Bridges.” 

A state trooper has been released from the hospital with minor injuries after being hit head-on by a drunk driver going the wrong way along Louisiana Highway 24 North last night. The trooper attempted to stop 63-year-old Deak Matteson Jr of Guin, Alabama as he went the wrong way down the highway, but was struck head-on when Matteson did not stop.

Construction has begun on phase 2 of the Houma Navigational Canal Lock Complex. Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District President Tony Alford says the project will bring a number of benefits to southeast Louisiana, including limiting saltwater intrusion that’s killing cypress trees. He says if you go to Houma…

Cut 13 (12)  “…go look at that.”

This school year two new laws are in effect emphasizing a parent’s existing right to have their children opt out of vaccine requirements and prevent schools from requiring COVID vaccinations. Gonzales Representative Kathy Edmonston authored the legislation…

Cut 6 (13) “..no mandate.”

Edmonston says the laws stop mandates, it’s not a debate about vaccines it’s merely allowing parents to have their child opt out of immunizations.