There have been 54 fire-related deaths in Louisiana this year; that’s up from 41 this time last year. Ken Pastorick of the State Fire Marshal’s Office says in 41 fatal fires this year, only 13 homes had smoke alarms and only three of those were known to be working.
Homeowners can apply for a free smoke alarm and installation through Operation Save-A-Life.
A new study shows Northwestern State University has a major economic impact on central and northwest Louisiana. University President James Genovese says taxpayers and students benefit from investing in the institution.
Cut 11 (12) “…is 18.2-percent.”
Governor Jeff Landry announced General Motors Insurance as a new auto insurance provider in Louisiana last week, helping to drive down insurance rates. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says GM National Insurance has been doing business in the state since 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 took to the practice field for the first outing of fall camp today. Head coach Brian Kelly has gone winless in week one games in his three years in Baton Rouge. The Tigers will have a daunting matchup at Clemson to kick off this year’s campaign, but Kelly hasn’t shied away from the big game. He says his staff has been working to break his streak since January.