Much of the state is under a heat advisory today and it will be very hot over the next few days. We are expecting to see heat indices up to 113 degrees today, tomorrow and Wednesday. Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein says listen to your body if you spend any significant time outdoors and seek medical attention at the first sign of distress.
Last month, four people in Louisiana died of heat-related illnesses – three senior citizens and a man in his 40s.
Tropical Storm Bertha will likely form the northeastern Gulf in the next 24 hours. Bertha is expected to move East to West, which means Bertha would be bearing down on southeast Louisiana on Wednesday and move across the state’s coast Thursday and Friday. An updated forecast comes down within the hour.
The LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry is receiving a 100-million dollar renovation. The investment will modernize the facility in Gentilly built over 50 years ago, and it will provide the 450-plus students with state-of-the-art classrooms. Dean of the school, John Gallo, says the Louisiana Legislature provided the funding…
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SEC Media Days is underway in Tampa, Florida. Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin and three players, Whit Weeks, TJ Dottery and Trey’Dez Green will have their day on Thursday. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says this is a really deserving group…
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And Green could be a first round pick in next year’s NFL draft.