Fire-related deaths are on the rise in Louisiana. So far this year, 54 people have died in fires across the state, up from 41 at this time last year. Ken Pastorick of the State Fire Marshal’s Office says nearly all of them can be traced to the lack of working smoke detectors. He advises you to test smoke alarms monthly.
A new study shows that Northwestern State yields a total economic impact of almost a half-billion dollars to central and northwest Louisiana. President James Genovese (JEN-oh-vehz) says the study by labor market analytics firm Lightcast also shows how students benefit financially from their Northwestern bachelor’s degrees.
Cut 10 (09) “…high school diploma.”
Governor Landry recently announced General Motors Insurance as a new company that can provide auto insurance in Louisiana. But Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says G-M National Insurance is not new and has been doing business in the state in 2006. Temple says they do have a new product available for drivers of newer GM vehicles…
Cut 3 (07) “…safe driving habits.”
The LSU football team kicked off fall camp today. Head coach Brian Kelly has raved about his team ahead of his fourth season in Baton Rouge. He says he’s seen a tight-knit group doing the necessary things to win.
Kelly has gone 0-and-3 in week one games at LSU, and he’ll have another tough test this time around as LSU opens the 2025 campaign at Clemson.