The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame gets a little bigger this weekend. Among the inductees, Russ Springer, who began his career at LSU then spent 18 years pitching in the Major League and is also being inducted. CEO and President of the Hall’s foundation, Ronnie Rantz says his talent is undeniable.
Cut 5 (13) “in the big leagues”
A conservation coalition led by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, or PEER, is filing a lawsuit to protect the Louisiana Black Bear. Black bears were recently delisted from the List of Threatened and Endangered Wildlife, but PEER General Counsel Paula Dinerstein says the Louisiana Black Bear plays an important role in our state culture and iconography and she emphasizes the importance of its preservation.
Cut 16 (12) “…endangered species act”
Those headed to the beach need to be aware of a menace plaguing Gulf waters. Gulf coast beaches, especially those in Florida are dealing with microscopic baby jellyfish known as sea lice. Audubon Aquarium Curator James Arnold, says beachgoers should watch for a purple flag as the creatures aren’t something that can be seen in the water…
The heat that has impacted the state this past week is now expected to continue through the weekend. According to state climatologist Barry Keim, a weak trough is expected to form along the northern Gulf Coast and will increase the chance for thunderstorms and bring down temps around the area.
Cut 13 (08) “…Saturday or Sunday”