The 2017 Louisiana Survey finds opinion is divided on religious freedom laws and the use of public bathrooms by transgender individuals…:
Cut 1 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

The state has selected the same contractor it had originally denied to handle the federal flood aid program. The details still need to be hammered out, according to the governor’s Deputy Chief of Staff Julie Baxter Payer, but it looks like IEM will be the lead on helping homeowners rebuild…:
CUT 9 (07) “cost figure”

Distracted driving is an epidemic in Louisiana according to Executive Director of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, Dr. Katara Williams. She says last year there were over 2,500 crashes linked to this risky habit….:
Cut 12 (09) “on the roadway”
She says all it takes is 5 seconds to make a decision that could cost you your life.

One person is dead and another seriously injured following a fiery crash between a fuel truck and a dump truck on Interstate 310 south in St. Charles Parish. State Police Trooper Melissa Matey say two other vehicles were also involved in the wreck….:
Cut 3 (08) “crash that happened”
She says they will reopen the I-310 South as soon as LSP has finished its investigation and it’s safe for drivers.