A 12-member team, including firefighters from Baton Rouge, Zachary, West Feliciana, and Shreveport Fire Departments, deployed to Texas to aid in the catastrophic flood response, particularly in Kerr County.
Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”
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Congratulations to Garrett Nussmeier, he got down on one knee over the holiday weekend to propose to his longtime girlfriend. Jeff Palermo has the happy story…
Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”
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Crime continues to plague Natchitoches, with the latest incident happening early yesterday morning. Police Sergeant John Greely says there was a deadly mass shooting shortly after 1:30.
Cut 3 (08) “…was pronounced deceased.” (six shot, one fatally)
The man who died has been identified as 18-year-old Latravion Stallworth of Natchitoches. Of the other five victims, three were released from the hospital, and two are in stable condition. Sergeant Greely says this happened on Keyser (KYE-zer) Avenue.
Cut 4 (05) “…late night eateries.”
Greely says at this time, it’s unknown what led up to the shooting.
Cut 5 (05) “…towards this case.”
So far, no one is in custody.
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President Donald Trump signed the Big Beautiful Bill on the Fourth of July. So when will people start seeing effects? Senator Bill Cassidy says that for some Louisiana taxpayers, will feel it right away.
Cassidy says the One Big Beautiful Bill expands business incentives…
Cut 7 (12) “…create those jobs.”
The legislation extends tax cuts approved in 2017 and creates new ones like for workers who receive tips or overtime compensation. Cassidy says the legislation also ends several consumer tax credits connected to clean energy
Cut 8 (10) “…six weeks, six months.”
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A 12-member task force comprised of firefighters from Baton Rouge, Zachary, West Feliciana, and Shreveport are in Texas to aid in catastrophic flood response, particularly in Kerr County. Baton Rouge Fire Chief Michael Kimble says swift water operations are still ongoing and they are there as a back-up to a team that’s already conducting them…
Cut 9 (08) “…by another team.”
Trained in swift water rescue and urban search and rescue, the firefighters are equipped with advanced rescue boats and specialized gear to save lives in flood emergencies. Kimble says they are some of the most qualified and dedicated individuals around.
Cut 10 (10) “…go help somebody.”
Their mission supports overwhelmed local crews, with deployment duration based on ongoing needs. Kimble commended the rapid response of Governor Jeff Landry to approve the 14-day deployment.