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Drivers can expect to see more law enforcement presence with the holiday, as the state is looking to clear the roads of impaired drivers. During the five year period from 2012 to 2016, Executive Director of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, Lisa Freeman, says over eighty percent of traffic fatalities over the holiday occurred in collisions involving impaired drivers, each year.
Cut 5 (10) “…have been drinking.”
Soggy conditions are expected today and into tomorrow as a tropical wave moves across the southern half of Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the rain is welcomed as much of the state is approaching drought conditions, and portions of the state are already there. But this system can also produce flash flooding.
cut 8 (10) “…towards Lake Charles.”
Big changes in the Big Easy as the Pelicans roster has been restructured during NBA free agency. Veteran point guard Rajon Rondo went to L-A, and All-Star Center Demarus Cousins is heading to Golden State. They’ve been replaced by former Ragin Cajun point guard Elfrid Payton and six-foot-nine forward Julius Randle. Pelicans beat writer Scott Kushner for the Advocate says it’s definitely a mixed bag for Pels fans, but could really pay off.
Good news for folks grabbing steaks for the 4th: the prices should be lower than last year for good quality beef. Cattle Producers of Louisiana CEO Dave Foster says this is one of the biggest days of the year for grilling all things beef. Despite what The Cooking Channel might tell you, Foster says don’t throw that steak in a pan or the oven.