It’s finally beginning to feel like fall in the Bayou State, but Southeast Louisiana is under also a red flag warning today. That means conditions are high for the chance of wild and brush fires because of breezy and dry conditions. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
Cut 12 (11) “…pretty soon.” 

State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue is asking residents to take the warning seriously and to postpone any plans for outdoor burns. She says between January and March, four people died from out-of-control piles and another person died yesterday in Bienville Parish. Rodrigue says the State Fire Marshal is urging the public to heed the warning…

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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 and now the family is in Louisiana searching for her. Sergeant Danny Lares (Lair-ez) with the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office in Texas says their detectives are following up on any leads they get…

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The car she was driving is a Lexus RX 300 with a Texas license plate RSV2914

One in four adults in Louisiana is considered obese, President and CEO of Trust for America’s Health, Nadine Garcia (Gar-see-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…

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28 entities are vying to win the state’s 10^th and final medical cannabis pharmacy license. One of them is partly owned by former New Orleans Saint Steve Gleason…:

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

A ninth insurance company with thousands of policyholders in Louisiana has gone under. Fednat Insurance Corporation has been directed into insolvency by Florida regulators, because it does not have enough money to pay existing claims. Records show Fednat has 13-thousand Louisiana policyholders and 15-hundred claims open.

LSU has been recognized by the National Security Agency as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO). Director of the LSU Applied Cybersecurity Lab Golden Richard (Ree-shard) says the designation is significant for the recruitment of potential computer science students and will only help graduates from the program when potential employers come calling.

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Students specialize in malware and how to combat cyberattacks.

A cold front moved through the state last night that’s bringing us much drier and cooler weather. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s finally beginning to feel like fall in Louisiana and current conditions should hang around until next weekend. We should have highs in the low 80s and lows in the 60s.

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A red flag warning however has been issued for southeast Louisiana due to the lack of rain, gusty winds, and low humidity.

LSU receives an elite designation from the NSA for its cybersecurity program. Brooke Thorington explains.

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 A new blood test can detect cancer early without symptoms using new technology to examine deadly blood cells… Whitney Thomas has more….

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28 entities are vying to win the state’s 10^th and final medical cannabis pharmacy license. One of them is partly owned by former New Orleans Saint Steve Gleason…:

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LSU receives a significant designation from the National Security Agency for its cybersecurity instruction.  Director of the LSU Applied Cybersecurity Lab Golden Richard (Ree-shard) says LSU’s computer science program has been recognized as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO).

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Richard says the designation is significant for the recruitment of potential computer science students and will only help graduates from the program when potential employers come calling for graduates of a CAE-CO institution.

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The designation also means LSU will be at the forefront when it comes to advances in cybersecurity. Richard says they’ve also hired several new instructors to meet the demand of computer science students. And he says designation allows the school to apply for NSA-specific grants.

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Graduates will have a more advanced understanding of malware and how to combat cyberattacks.

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There is now a blood test that can detect cancer without symptoms. The blood test became available in the U.S. a year ago.

Internal medical physician Dr. David Myeres in Metairie says the test is unable to identify brain or skin cancer, but can easily pick up on aggressive forms of cancer.

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Dr. Myers says the test can easily pick up on highly feared cancers.

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The test costs $950. Health care providers must order it and its currently not  covered by medical insurance, but Myers says it’s still a fantastic development towards the fight against

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A cold front moved through the state last night that’s bringing us much drier and cooler weather. State. Climatologist Barry Keim says it will begin to feel like fall in Louisiana with temperatures only reaching into the 80s.

Cut 10 (07) “…whole state.”

Keim says the drier and cooler conditions should hang around until next weekend. We should have highs in the low 80s and lows in the 60s.

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As a climatologist, Keim says the only problem with the forecast is that we really do need some rain. It’s prompted a red flag warning for southeast Louisiana for critical fire conditions.

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The combination of low humidity, gusty winds, and dry conditions triggered the red flag warning.

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28 different firms – including one partly owned by former New Orleans Saint Steve Gleason – are vying for Louisiana’s 10^th and last available medical cannabis pharmacy license. The state’s Pharmacy Board will evaluate the competitive bids and select one licensee to operate in the New Orleans area. Speaking to state lawmakers last year, Steve Gleason, an ALS patient, says medical marijuana greatly benefited him…:

Cut 13 (12) “…pharmaceuticals completely.”

Gleason is part owner of Salus Wellness, one of the ten entities vying for the final pharmacy license. Others include Tulane University and companies owned in part by the head of the state Democrat Party, a former New Orleans Police Chief, and others. Gleason says he began using cannabis to get off of opioid prescription pills, which he said made him feel worse than his ALS…:

Cut 14 (13)  “…are using opioids.”

Recent expansions to the state’s medical cannabis laws allow for pharmacy licensees to open satellite pharmacies, and paved the way for the tenth license to be awarded to a worthy bidder in the New Orleans area. Patient prescriptions for cannabis have grown by over 400 percent since early 2021. Gleason says medical cannabis is a non-addictive solution that worked for him and for so many others…:

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The Pelicans begin training camp today and a healthy Zion Williamson is ready to go. Williamson missed all of last season because of a foot injury…

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The Pelicans made the postseason last year as the addition of C-J McCollum in February helped New Orleans get into the play-in tournament and advance into the Western Conference playoffs. Williamson says this year they want to make a deep run in the postseason…

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During his Monday press conference, LSU football coach Brian Kelly provided an injury update on Quarterback Jayden Daniels and a few other players. Daniels left Saturday’s win in the third quarter because of a lower back strain. Kelly says Daniels injury is not serious…

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Kelly says strong safety Major Burns will miss the next three to six weeks with an upper next injury. But senior safety Joe Foucha is eligible to play this Saturday at Auburn. Foucha missed the first four games because of an academic suspension related to his transfer from Arkansas. Kelly says Foucha will fit right in…

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LSU will bring a three-game winning streak to Auburn, which begins a stretch of six straight SEC games Kelly says the preparation and the attention to detail the players have done to build this winning streak, has to continue…

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Hurricane Ian continues to intensify and it’s now a Category 2 storm with winds at 100 miles per hour. Ben Schott with NOAA says its path shows some uncertainty, but not enough to concern us in Louisiana.

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Western Cuba is under a hurricane warning. Ian is moving North Northwest at 13 miles per hour but is forecast to make a Northeasterly turn as it moves into the gulf on Tuesday.

After Houma police say a woman threw her infant son off a bridge Friday. She’s now being held on attempted murder charges. Lt. Travis Theriot says when officers arrived at the Liberty Street Bridge around 5 PM they learned that 30-year Asha Randolph threw her 18-month-old child off the bridge into Bayou Terrebonne.

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The child is expected to make a full recovery.

A federal judge will not block Louisiana’s plan to move about two-dozen troubled juvenile offenders from Bridge City Center for Youth in Jefferson Parish to the State Penitentiary at Angola. Civil rights attorneys and the parents of the children say teenagers should not be sent to Angola, but legal analyst Dane Ciolino says the state made a convincing argument to Judge Shelly Dick.

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The state is looking to reduce the population at the Bridge City Center because of numerous escapes.

The Public Service Commission approves Entergy Louisiana’s plan to purchase power from four Louisiana solar “farms” scheduled to be up and running by 2024. Entergy President Phillip May says they will buy their electricity under 20-year agreements and it’s a big step forward for utility the provider with newer, cleaner energy sources.

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A federal judge will not halt Louisiana’s plan to move juvenile offenders from a detention center in Jefferson Parish to the state penitentiary at Angola. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A Ponchatoula Police officer was arrested after being accused of groping a child at a wedding in Livingston Parish over the weekend. Frank Tallia (tal-yah) is charged with sexual battery that involved rubbing and touching. The incident reportedly happened at a venue in Springfield. He’s being held in the Livingston Parish Detention Center.

Houma police say after 30-year-old Asha Randolph allegedly threw her infant son off a bridge Friday; she faces attempted murder charges. Lt. Travis Theriot says when officers arrived at the Liberty Street Bridge around 5 PM they learned that Randolph tossed her child into Bayou Terrebonne and according to witnesses shortly after went in to retrieve him. Theriot says the outcome could have been much different if those eyewitnesses had not called 9-1-1.

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The Public Service Commission approves Entergy Louisiana’s plan to purchase power from four Louisiana solar “farms” that are in the planning and construction stages. Entergy President Phillip May says expanding green energy sources helps fulfill a growing demand for cleaner electricity.

Cut 12 (13) “…electricity for growth.”  

Houma police say after 30-year-old Asha Randolph allegedly threw her infant son off a bridge Friday; she faces attempted murder charges. Lt. Travis Theriot says when officers arrived at the Liberty Street Bridge around 5 PM they learned that Randolph tossed her child into Bayou Terrebonne and according to witnesses shortly after went in to retrieve him. A motive has not been determined.

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The child is expected to make a full recovery.

Hurricane Ian is in the Caribbean nearing Cuba and heading towards Florida as a Category 1 hurricane. Ben Schott with NOAA says its path shows some uncertainty, but not enough to concern us in Louisiana.

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She was the matriarch of a family of 105, including former Governor—and Lt. Governor—Kathleen Blanco. Lucille Babineaux is being laid to rest today in New Iberia. Marsanne Golsby has more on her remarkable life.

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After Houma police say a woman threw her infant son off a bridge Friday. She’s now being held on attempted murder charges. Lt. Travis Theriot says when officers arrived at the Liberty Street Bridge around 5 PM they learned that 30-year Asha Randolph threw her 18-month-old child off the bridge into Bayou Terrebonne.

Cut 9 (08) “…him in.”

The child is expected to make a full recovery.

A federal judge will not block Louisiana’s plan to move about two-dozen troubled juvenile offenders from Bridge City Center for Youth in Jefferson Parish to the State Penitentiary at Angola. Civil rights attorneys and the parents of the children say teenagers should not be sent to Angola, but legal analyst Dane Ciolino says the state made a convincing argument to Judge Shelly Dick

Cut 3 (07) “…that facility.” 

The state is looking to reduce the population at the Bridge City Center because of numerous escapes.

State lawmakers are holding a series of meetings looking at the possibility of eliminating the state’s income tax. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell supports that effort and says legislators could replace the revenue with a moderate tax on oil processing within the state. Campbell encourages Governor Edwards to get behind this effort…

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The Saints fell to 1 and 2 on the season as they played an error-filled game in Carolina and lost to the Panthers 22-14 on Sunday. New Orleans Coach Dennis Allen points to the three turnovers and the seven penalties in the game.

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New Orleans will face Minnesota this Sunday in London.

In an effort to make sure young students are good readers, State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley proposes a required summer school session for kindergarten through fourth-grade students who are not reading on grade level. Brumley says test results show that less than half of Louisiana students at these grade levels are reading at their appropriate level…

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It will be discussed at next month’s BESE meeting.

Chatter in political circles is growing about possibly ending Louisiana’s state income tax. Public Service Commission member Foster Campbell says it can be done simply and easily, by replacing the severance tax on oil brought out of the ground with a processing tax on oil processed or refined…:

Cut 13 (07) “…tax the 2-percent.”

Funeral services are today in New Iberia for Lucille Fremin Babineaux. She’s the mother of former governor Kathleen Blanco and Babineaux lived to be 102 years old before passing away last week. Monique Boulet says her grandmother was sharp as a whip and always wanted her family to be together for her birthdays…because she wanted the generations to know each other…

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The Saints fell to 1 and 2 on the season as they played an error-filled game in Carolina and lost to the Panthers 22-14 on Sunday.

Other than the fourth-quarter comeback against Atlanta and the 14 points scored in the fourth quarter against the Panthers, the offense hasn’t done much. New Orleans Coach Dennis Allen

Cut  11 (12)  “…perform better.”

Tropical Depression Number Nine in the Caribbean Sea is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the system is expected to strengthen over the weekend and enter the southeastern portion of the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday after it crosses western Cuba as a hurricane.

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At the moment it doesn’t appear as if Louisiana will be impacted.

Louisiana’s “National Hunting and Fishing Day” returns Saturday to four locations around the state. Trey Iles is with the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries and says there are events in Haughton, Monroe, Woodworth, and Baton Rouge.

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And each location will have free food

State Police are taking part in the National Seat Check Saturday safety event, for parents of kids still small enough to need a child seat or booster. Sgt. James Anderson says an event is scheduled for each of the State Police troops statewide, and people will be on hand to see if your vehicle’s current equipment is safe…:

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For a list of times and locations search Buckle Up Louisiana on Facebook.

Louisiana Tech is preparing the college for takeoff with an aviation partnership with United Airlines. Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Karl Puljak (pull-yak) says in addition to training aviation students it also assists with career opportunities

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It’s the first of its kind of partnership for Louisiana Tech and its 150 aviation students.

Tropical Depression Number Nine is expected to strengthen into a Tropical Storm and eventually enter the Gulf of Mexico. State Climatologist Barry Keim says after it crosses western Cuba, it’s expected to reach the gulf on Tuesday morning near Ft. Meyers, Florida. And while it doesn’t appear as if Louisiana is in the cone of uncertainty… Keim does point out that three-to-five-day forecasts do tend to get altered.

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Once the system reaches tropical depression status it will be known as Hermine.

A 62-year-old man was killed when the recreational shrimping boat he was on overturned on Lake Pontchartrain Thursday. Wildlife officials say Ricky Hodgson of Pearl River was not wearing a life vest.  Another man was also on the boat but was not injured. The Coast Guard located the two men near the St. Tammany-Orleans Parish Line. The cause of death remains under investigation.

Louisiana Tech is preparing the college for takeoff with an aviation partnership with United Airlines. Because of the great demand for pilots. Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Karl Puljak (pull-yak) says the partnership helps United fill job vacancies and it also opens the door for students who are underrepresented in the industry.

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Students will be trained by United instructors and also mentored by those instructors in their careers with United commuter airlines.

National Hunting and Fishing casts off tomorrow and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hosting events in Haughton, Monroe, Woodworth, and Baton Rouge. Trey Isles with LDWF says it’s a great introduction to what the Sportsman’s Paradise offers.

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For more information, you can visit the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website.