So far this year, 65 law enforcement officers have died in the line of duty, a 30 percent increase over the same period last year, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. President and CEO Craig Floyd says the leading cause of officer deaths is traffic fatalities.
Cut (10) “…single-vehicle crashes”
Farmers and ranchers impacted by last year’s floods can attend meetings around the state today to learn more about federal recovery grants. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says he wants to make sure Louisiana farmers have the information they need to get as much assistance as they are eligible to receive.
Cut 15 (11) “dollars”
Jarrius Robertson, the Saints super fan, received the Jimmy V Perseverance Award last night at the ESPY Awards. Robertson is 15 and recently received a liver transplant as he suffers from a chronic liver disease. The teen gave thanks to all the people who have helped him achieve his dreams.
Cut 12 (10) “Saints team”
The wildly popular Waitr app is making its debut in Monroe today. Co-founder Addison Killebrew says the food delivery app has already launched in southern cities like Baton Rouge and Lake Charles, and they’re thrilled to put a new location on the map.
Cut 7 (09) “on our radar”
Waitr is available in the iTunes store and on Google Play.