The State Fire Marshal’s office has conducted around 3,100 coronavirus spread mitigation compliance checks between June 26 and July 5, but no penalties have been handed down. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says that’s because businesses are correcting shortcomings after the first visit.
Cut 9 (10) “…consider penalizing somebody.”
Browning says the lack of citations is an indicator that businesses care enough about their customers and employees to be in compliance.

It will be a hot weekend as heat index values will reach 110, maybe even 115 degrees. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a high pressure system in the northern Gulf of Mexico will limit cloudiness and thunderstorms
Cut 3 (11) “…lots of humidity”

A judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Shreveport’s mask mandate. Matt Doyle asked a legal expert if cities have the legal authority to issue these mandates…
Cut 1 (28) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

The Saints are offering their season ticket holders the opportunity to opt out of the 2020 season. Fans can either request a refund or just roll the money over to the 2021 season. If a season ticket holder opts out, they can still renew season tickets for 2021, without having to go on the team’s waiting list. No decision has been made yet on fans inside the Dome this year.