The United Cajun Navy is assisting with high water rescues after Hurricane Ian ravaged Florida’s west coast. Spokesperson Brian Trascher says if you have friends or family members in the Ft. Myers area that need to be rescued or even a wellness check, he says to do what you can to find the coordinates of their location versus an address.

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To volunteer or donate visit UnitedCajunNavy-dot-org.

Hurricane Ian, Ida, and Laura all made landfall at 150 mph. Each hurricane significantly made its own impact. State Climatologist Barry Kiem says the damage will be horrendous.

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Ian is currently a tropical storm but as it moves north northeast a hurricane warning is in effect for the South Carolina coast.

Republican congressional candidate Holden Hoggatt has released a political attack ad against Third District Congressman Clay Higgins. It’s a parody of his old Crime Stopper videos when Higgins worked at the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. The campaign ad calls Higgins a fraud and says Higgins is wanted for impersonating a congressman. Higgins says he doesn’t pay attention to attack ads…

Cut 11 (10)  “..to represent.”

Hoggatt is one of Higgins’ seven challengers.

Lumber prices have fallen to their lowest levels in more than two years, bringing prices back to pre-pandemic levels. Alexandria-based Roy O. Martin is the largest private landowner in the south, with more than half a million acres of timber. Chief Operating Officer Scott Poole says higher interest rates affect a home’s affordability and the demand for building products.

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United Cajun Navy spokesperson Brian Trascher says Hurricane Ian is comparable to Katrina and their main focus at the moment is moving individuals who’ve been flooded out of their homes to a truck stop so they can be transferred to shelters.

Cut 7 (10) “…escape this.”

To assist or donate visit United Cajun Navy – dot org.

Ian is now a tropical storm and as it moves north northeast a hurricane warning is in effect for the coast of South Carolina. Once Florida is surveyed it’s expected that the name Ian will be retired. State Climatologist Barry Kiem says the finally tally of Ian’s aftermath could be alarming.

Cut 15 (11)  “…Orlando areas.”

Running for Congress in District 3, Holden Hoggatt’s new campaign ad parodies Congressman Clay Higgins’ old Crimestoppers videos…:

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For a third consecutive year, a Category Four storm with maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per hour hit the Gulf Coast. Hurricane Ian slammed to the southwestern coast of Florida yesterday and Louisiana Climatologist Barry Keim says the storm surge was significant in Fort Myers…

Cut 13 (11) “…Florida coast.”

Up to 245 Louisiana National Guardsmen are deploying to Florida to aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Lt. Col. William Saint says they’re also providing two helicopters, two movement control teams, a horizontal engineer company, and light to medium truck support to the Sunshine State.

Cut 10 (08) “…of government.”

District 3 Congressional challenger Holden Hoggatt’s new campaign video is a straight-up parody of the Crimestoppers videos that helped make incumbent Congressman Clay Higgins well-known. In the video, called “Congressional Crimestoppers”, an actor wearing a deputy-like uniform imitates Higgins and calls the congressman out on his past; saying a fraud was elected to congress in 2016…:

Cut 7 (12) “…for 17 years.”
Higgins says he’s not paying attention to what his challengers are saying.

Tulane University has received a $5-million grant to turn crushed glass into sand for coastal restoration projects. Dr. Julie Albert says the project is called ReCoast. Over the next two years, the teams will do experimental coastal restoration projects

Cut 5 (08) “…for sure.”

Tulane University has received a five million dollar federal grant to see if sand from crushed bottles can be used in coastal restoration projects. Marsanne Golsby has more.

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Running for Congress in District 3, Holden Hoggatt’s new campaign ad parodies Congressman Clay Higgins’ old Crimestoppers videos…:

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To assist with Hurricane Ian’s recovery, some 250 Louisiana National Guardsmen have been deployed. Brooke Thorington has more.

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What if your empty glass bottle could be used to protect Louisiana’s coast? Tulane University has received a five million dollar federal grant to see if sand from crushed glass bottles can work in coastal restoration projects. Dr. Julie Albert says experiments have shown potential.

Cut 4 (08)  “…washed away.”

A new business owned by Tulane alumni –Glass Half Full –is collecting glass in New Orleans to crush it and use it to make sand to build up the coast. The project is called ReCoast. Over the next two years, the teams will do experimental coastal restoration projects

Cut 5 (08) “…for sure.”

Glass Half Full is collecting more than 150 thousand pounds of glass each month. Right now New Orleans doesn’t have a city recycling program. National Science Foundation officials say the goal is to eventually make such projects self-sufficient.

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District 3 Congressional challenger Holden Hoggatt’s new campaign video is a straight-up parody of the Crimestoppers videos that helped make incumbent Congressman Clay Higgins well-known. In the video, called “Congressional Crimestoppers”, an actor wearing a deputy-like uniform imitates Higgins’ stance and voice and he calls the congressman out on his past; saying a fraud was elected to congress in 2016…:

Cut 7 (12) “…for 17 years.”

Hoggatt is also a Republican but feels Higgins has dropped the ball in helping his district recover from the 2020 hurricanes and attacks his “no” votes for helping Louisiana’s roadways via the federal Infrastructure Law. Political analyst Roy Fletcher says Hoggatt’s campaign ad comes with some risks…:

Cut 8 (12)  “…back at Hoggatt.”

For his part, Congressman Higgins says he has not seen Hoggatt’s campaign video, and he’s not likely to. It’s been over seven years since Clay Higgins did a Crimestoppers video for the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Fletcher says, in this case, voters likely still remember them well…:

Cut 9 (07)  “…a long memory.”

Hoggatt’s campaign video is on YouTube. Fletcher says if Hoggatt cannot buy a lot of TV time, it may be of little help in beating Higgins.

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Up to 245 Louisiana National Guardsmen are deploying to Florida to aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Lt. Col. William Saint says they’re also providing two helicopters, two movement control teams, a horizontal engineer company, and light to medium truck support to the Sunshine State.

Cut 10 (08) “…of government.”

The last two years have been nonstop for the Louisiana National Guard providing pandemic support in addition to back-to-back devasting hurricanes in the Bayou State. Saint says they are trained to respond to a variety of events and ready to answer the call no matter where it may be.

Cut  11 (10)  “…civil authorities.”

And while many of the Louisiana guardsmen have personally experienced hurricane devastation of their own, Saint says Hurricane Ian is an opportunity to return the favor.

Cut 12 (10) “…pay it back.” 

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis asked Governor Edwards to send Louisiana guardsmen as part of the Emergency Management Assistant Compact.

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Hurricane Ian could be one of the most powerful storms to hit the U.S in comparison to the four category five hurricanes in the past. State Climatologist Barry Kiem says only time will tell Hurricane Ian’s impact

Cut 13 (11) “…Florida coast.”

Hurricane Ian, Ida, and Laura all made landfall at 150 mph. Each hurricane significantly made its own impact. Ian is expected to move slowly across the Florida peninsula, bringing high rainfall totals and extensive damage based on the area’s population. Kiem says the damage will be horrendous.

Cut 14 (08)  “…other storms.”

Hurricane Ian’s force is expected to have such a strong impact that the storm’s name will be retired. Kiem says Ian can potentially affect Florida economically.

Cut 15 (11)  “…Olando areas.”

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The Ragin Cajuns are getting ready for its homecoming game this Saturday against South Alabama. U-L Lafayette is looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Last Saturday, the Cajuns blew a ten-point fourth-quarter lead and lost to in-state rival U-L-M. Coach Michael Desormeaux says they made too many mistakes against the Warhawks

Cut 16 (20)  “…the game.” 

Despite losing the Sun Belt opener, Desormeaux says the Cajuns can still win the Sun Belt West and it starts by playing well against South Alabama this Saturday….

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Saints quarterback Jameis Winston didn’t practice Wednesday in London as the team gets ready for their game against the Vikings. Winston has been dealing with a bad back, but also says he has numerous other injuries…

Cut 18 (19) “…can be.” 

Winston expects to practice today. With Winston out, Andy Dalton was the first-team quarterback yesterday and Taysom Hill also took snaps at quarterback. Coach Dennis Allen says having Hill at Q-B was always the plan going back to the start of training camp…

Cut 19 (16) “…reps at.”

The Saints arrived in London following their loss to Carolina on Sunday. Winston says playing a game overseas is fun, but it’s an adjustment…

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Governor John Bel Edwards is offering help to Florida who is expected to receive extensive damage from Hurricane Ian. Mike Steele, spokesperson for the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says helping other states in a crisis goes a long way

Cut 14 (13)  “…long way..” 

Red Cross volunteers from Louisiana have already been deployed to Florida to help with the aftermath from Hurricane Ian. Louisiana Red Cross Capital west chapter Executive Director Ed Bush says there are dozens of volunteers on standby, but they’ll wait to deploy them until the storm passes…

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Governor Edwards is making his second overseas trip in less than two months as his office says he’s on economic development trip in London. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell went to Switzerland and France this summer to sign sister city agreements. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says Edwards’ trip has more substance.

Cut 9 (10)  “…sister city agreement.”

Cantrell flew first class and stayed in top-dollar hotels. She says that was for her personal safety.

Ochsner Health is building a new, state-of-the-art neuroscience center in New Orleans. Dr. C.J. Bui (pronounced like BOUY) says it will offer a combination of critically renowned programs available at only a few facilities in the world.

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It will treat diseases of the spine, nerves, and brain–Diseases such as epilepsy, movement disorders, and cognitive impairment.

As Hurricane Ian lashes out at Florida’s west coast, the Louisiana Red Cross is prepped to provide relief efforts once they receive the call. Executive director of the Louisiana Capital West chapter Ed Bush says about a dozen volunteers have already been deployed to Florida.

Cut 3 (10) “…need to go.” 

He says about 50 volunteers from their chapter, which includes the Baton Rouge area and west to Lafayette, are on standby for the hurricane.

Ochsner Health is building a new, state-of-the-art neuroscience center in New Orleans. Dr. C.J. Bui (BOUY) says the main reason it’s being constructed is a growing need as people live longer. Bui says as we live longer, more of us will be impacted by neurological diseases.

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Angola’s old Death Row should soon be ready to house violent juveniles from the Bridge City Center for Youth in Jefferson Parish. Kevin Gallagher has more.

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Ochsner Health is building a new, state-of-the-art neuroscience center in New Orleans. Dr. C.J. Bui (pronounced like BOUY) says it will offer a combination of critically renowned programs available at only a few facilities in the world.

Cut 6 (05)  “…Houston and Atlanta” 

Ochsner says the center is being built thanks to a large donation. It will treat diseases of the spine, nerves, and brain–Diseases such as epilepsy, movement disorders, and cognitive impairment.

Governor John Bel Edwards and a delegation of business and state leaders travel to London today on an economic development mission. The governor’s spokesperson Shauna Sanford says Edwards is traveling with representatives from Louisiana Economic Development and the Louisiana Offshore Terminal to name a few

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That meeting with Lloyd’s of London will take place tomorrow.

What was Angola’s old death row building will soon house a portion of juvenile offenders from the Bridge City Center in Jefferson Parish. After multiple escapes, the decision was made to transfer the more violent offender to the state penitentiary. That move was halted briefly after a lawsuit, but Marrero state Senator Patrick Connick says that legal hurdle has been cleared.

Cut 5 (06) “…full speed ahead.”

After a Wall Street Journal reports declared New Orleans the country’s murder capital for the first have of 2022, Mayor LaToya Cantrell rebuffed the declaration. She acknowledges New Orleans has experienced an increase in crime but says other major cities have also and most murders occur under specific conditions.

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Angola’s old Death Row should soon be ready to house violent juveniles from the Bridge City Center for Youth in Jefferson Parish…:

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With a candlelight vigil on Thursday at LSU and a fundraiser at Walk-Ons in Gonzales next Friday, Allie Rice’s family says they’ve received so much support since her September 16th  death.

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Governor John Bel Edwards is leading a delegation of state and business leaders on an economic development mission in London. Brooke Thorington has more

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Angola’s old Death Row should be ready to house juvenile offenders from the troubled Bridge City Center in Jefferson Parish soon. Marrero state Senator Patrick Connick has remained invested in the project, after a rash of breakouts and violent incidents at Bridge City over the past year. Connick says he’s heard there was a staffing shortage for the facility, but he says that’s not accurate…:

Cut 4 (07)  “…going to work there.”

Connick says a New Orleans news outlet reported of a “staff shortage”, but says there are plenty of available staff to mind the juveniles; they just need to be re-assigned to the temporary Angola facility. Connick says it will take a bit of time to make preparations to move the Bridge City Center juvenile offenders to Angola, but the biggest hurdles – the legal ones – are cleared…:

Cut 5 (06) “…full speed ahead.”

Connick says he does not know WHEN the juveniles will be moved to Angola. He says times for prisoner transfers are usually not for public knowledge – especially so for juveniles. However, he says the plan is proceeding…:

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is pushing back against charges that crime in the city is out of control. And she bristled at a recent report from the Wall Street Journal declaring New Orleans the country’s murder capital for the first half of 2022.

Cut 7 (07) “…our community.”

Cantrell acknowledges New Orleans has experienced an increase in crime but says other major cities have too and says most murders occur under specific conditions.

Cut 8 (10)  “…domestic violence.”

She says mental health issues also play a role and says New Orleans needs more mental health treatment options. Organizers of a petition to force a recall election against her say they have gathered 20% of the needed signatures they need. Cantrell responded to allegations she pressured employees of city contractors not to sign the recall petition.

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Since LSU student Allie Rice was killed inside her car on September 16^th, her aunt and godmother Susie Rice says family members have received an overwhelming amount of support. She says the support is both emotional and financial with donations for reward money and funeral expenses.

Cut 10 (08) “…need to.”

On Thursday there will be a candlelight vigil at the LSU Greek amphitheater and on October 6^th Walk-Ons in Prairieville is hosting a fundraiser for funeral expenses. Rice says the community has truly rallied to show their love and appreciation for Allie and her family.

Cut  11 (05)  “…it’s tremendous.”

At both events, friends and family members are distributing yellow bracelets that say Live like Allie. Rice says they want to honor her memory and hope continued awareness will bring about justice for Allie also.

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For more information on the two events and where you can pick up a bracelet visit the “Live like Allie” Facebook page.

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Governor John Bel Edwards is flying to London today to lead a delegation of business and state leaders on an economic development mission. Governor’s spokesperson Shauna Sanford says Edwards is traveling with representatives from Louisiana Economic Development and the Louisiana Offshore Terminal to name a few.

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And how to diversify the state’s economy and the potential for future foreign direct investments in Louisiana.

Sanford says they’ll also meet with Lloyd’s of London and discuss the ongoing insurance issues many homeowners and businesses are experiencing in Louisiana after two devastating hurricane seasons.

Cut 14 (07)  “…reinsurers.”

Also on the governor’s London agenda are meetings with oil and gas companies and clean energy companies. Sandford says there are meeting

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The trip will conclude at Tottenham Stadium with the Saints-Vikings game in London on Sunday.

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LSU Coach Brian Kelly confirmed Wide Receiver Kayshon Boutte would make his return this Saturday. Kelly has no plans to force the ball to the star wide-out though and has faith in the depth of his receiving room…

Cut 16 (12)  “…depth there.” 

Coach Kelly said the movement of the New Mexico defense didn’t give a good indication of the aggressiveness of the LSU offensive line- a trait he believes will be emphasized as the tigers begin SEC play…

Cut 17 (11) “…after it.” 

LSU is gearing up for their first SEC road bout in Auburn this weekend. Kelly says that preparation for this week will better emulate game speed due to the similarities of the two teams…

Cut 18 (13) “…speed up.” 

Auburn is coming off a miracle overtime win over Missouri last weekend.

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Pelicans coach Willie Green commented after the team’s first practice on the steps that can be taken with the young group in their second season with most of their players returning after a playoff loss to the Suns last season…

Cut 19 (13) “…be better.”

Despite a rocky start to the season last year the pelicans found success after a key trade for guard CJ McCollum and the emergence of rookies Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, and Jose Alvarado. Their progression along with the return of number one overall pick Zion Williamson are bringing high expectations for Green’s young squad, who he hopes can continue their pursuit of a championship…

Cut 20 (19) “ …starts now.” 

The Pelicans’ preseason will begin October 4 against the Bulls.

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The nation’s obesity epidemic continues to grow, and Louisiana is among 19 states with an adult obesity rate greater than 35 percent. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The National Weather Service and the State Fire Marshall’s office have issued warnings asking people to avoid open burning due to breezy and dry conditions. Marsanne Golsby has more.

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Two out of every five adults in adults in Louisiana are considered obese, President and CEO of Trust for America’s Health, Nadine Gracia (Gar-cee-AH) says the adult obesity rate in the Bayou State is 39 percent and to address the crisis we have to look at system base solutions…

Cut 3 (08) “…physical activity.” 

Louisiana is among 19 states in the country with an adult obesity rate over 35-percent and it was only a decade ago no states had rates over 35 percent. for 2021 Louisiana ranked 7th in the nation for adult obesity.

Gracia says it’s not only adults with obesity concerns, 22-percent of children in Louisiana are considered obese. She says obesity is a complex issue and has several contributing factors for example genetics, societal issues, and economics.

Cut 4 (11) “…for both.” 

During the pandemic food insecurity only increased and many individuals used food as a coping mechanism which also led to an increase in obesity rates. Gracia says to address the issue states need to implement fact-based obesity prevention programs that not only improve one’s quality of life but can also reduce health costs.

Cut 5 (10) “…prevention programs.” 

To reduce child obesity rates, Gracia says the “Making Healthy School Meals for All Students” should become a permanent policy. Since the pandemic, the federal policy was not renewed.

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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for southeast Louisiana urging people to avoid open burning due to dry and breezy conditions. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue asks residents to take it seriously. She says between January and March, four people died from out-of-control piles and another person died yesterday in Bienville Parish

Cut 6 (05)  “…unfortunately died” 

Rodrigue says the State Fire Marshal is urging the public not to do any outdoor burns this week.

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Forecasters say the lack of rain, plus low humidity and winds expected in Southeast Louisiana from Hurricane Ian contribute to the danger.

Rodrigue says if you have to do any outdoor burning, please be careful. They advise you to keep any burns at least 75 feet from any structures and keep a five-foot wet area around the burn piles. Don’t use flammable liquids around the burn pile.

Cut 8 (06)  “…don’t go inside.”

The Red Flag Warning is in effect for southeastern Louisiana tomorrow as well.

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The vehicle of a sixth grade teacher reported missing in the Houston-area has been found in New Orleans. The husband of 48-year-old Michelle Reynolds reported his wife missing last Thursday. Sergeant Danny Lares, with the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office in Texas says they do not know what Reynolds was doing when she went missing

Cut 9 (07)  “…New Orleans specifically.”

Reynolds’ family is reportedly in New Orleans searching for her. Lares says their detectives in Texas are following up on any leads they get…

Cut 10 (08) “…Mrs Reynolds.” 

The car she was driving is a Lexus RX 300 with a Texas license plate RSV2914. Lares would not say the condition or where the vehicle was exactly found in New Orleans. He says they are seeking the public’s assistance in the search for the mother of three…

Cut 11 (08)  “…Sheriff’s Office.”

Reynolds is from Alvin, Texas, which is located south of Houston.

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LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey gave a no comment yesterday when asked at a press conference about her former player Brittany Griner, who is serving a nine year prison sentence in Russia for drug possession. Mulkey hasn’t said much about Griner’s public ordeal, but had this to say on Tiger Rag Radio earlier this year

Cut 12 (07) “…home safely.”  

Mulkey and Griner won two national championships together at Baylor. But the two have apparently had a falling out. In 2013, Griner told ESPN magazine that Mulkey told her not to be open publicly about her sexuality while playing at Baylor. But Mulkey told Tiger Rag Radio in late June she’s praying for Griner to come home…

Cut 13 (06) “…for her.” 

Griner was playing professional basketball in Russia when she was caught in an airport in February with less than a gram of hashish oil.

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Cut 14 (06)  “…for a cleaner future.” 

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Cut 15 (07) “…new legislation.” 

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The vehicle of sixth-grade teacher Michelle Reynolds who was reported missing in the Houston-area has been found in New Orleans. Sergeant Danny Lares, with the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office in Texas would not comment on the condition or location of the vehicle but says they are seeking the public’s assistance in the search for the 48-year-old mother of three…

Cut 11 (08)  “…Sheriff’s Office.”

Reynolds is from Alvin, Texas, which is located south of Houston…

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey gave a no comment when asked at a press conference about her former player Brittany Griner, who is serving a nine-year prison sentence in Russia for drug possession. Mulkey hasn’t said much about Griner’s ordeal, but had this to say on Tiger Rag Radio earlier this year

Cut 12 (07) “…home safely.”  

Mulkey and Griner won two national championships together at Baylor.

The National Weather Service issues a Red Flag warning for southeast Louisiana due to extremely dry conditions. State Fire Marshal’s Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says it’s best to delay any outdoor burns but if you can’t keep them at least 75 feet from any structures, wet the area around the burn pile and don’t have any flammable liquids nearby.

Cut 8 (06) “…don’t go inside.”

According to Trust for America’s Health Louisiana ranked 7th in the nation for adult obesity. President and CEO of the trust, Nadine Garcia (car-c-ah) says it’s not only adults with obesity concerns, 22-percent of Louisiana children are also considered obese. She says it’s a complex issue and has several contributing factors for example genetics, societal issues, and economics.

Cut 4 (11) “…for both.”