State Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana is in dire straits due to a lack of rain, and farmers are feeling the impact. Marsanne Golsby  has more…:

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It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security has some tips on how to protect yourself. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Louisiana Republican U-S Senator Bill Cassidy announces 46-million dollars in federal money is heading to Cameron, Calcasieu and Vermilion Parishes to elevate about 200 structures so they will not flood.  Cassidy says it’s great news for southwest Louisiana…

Cut 3 (05) “…are intact.” 

Cassidy says the money is coming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill…

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Cassidy says Louisiana has received 700-million dollars in funding for coastal, waterway and flood protection projects from the Infrastructure Bill signed by the President Joe Biden in 2021.

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State Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana is dangerously dry. Shreveport has gone 23 straight days without any rainfall, Baton Rouge for 24, and New Orleans has had just a sprinkle in the past 26 days.

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Keim says those hardest hit are farmers, and there’s no relief in sight.

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October is usually a dry month and a welcome break from summer temperatures, but Keim says if we don’t get rain soon it could spell trouble for your lawn.

Cut 7 (07) “…certain insects.”

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Casey Tingle says the theme of this year’s month is “See Yourself in Cyber,” and they want to drive home the point that all of us have a role to play when it comes to cybersecurity.

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He says to make sure your own data is secure and backed up and that your operating system and virus protection programs are also up to date.

When it comes to social media, Tingle says you want to be careful about identifying when you’ll be out of town, because it can be an open invitation for burglars.

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Tingle says to be suspicious about links sent to you in emails or texts, especially from someone you don’t recognize along with attachments before you click on them. Always protect your personal identification information like your social security number, birth date, and financial account numbers. Tingle says if you believe you’ve been a victim of a cybercrime…

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That number again for the Louisiana Fusion Center is 1-800-434-8007

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, under fire for spending tens of thousands of taxpayer money to travel first class, has relented and says she will reimburse the city nearly $30-thousand in flight upgrades. She insists though, that as a city employee, she was doing city business…:

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Cantrell originally refused to absorb the cost of first class airfare upgrades; saying it was for her “safety and security.” The New Orleans city attorney says city policy requires all city employees to seek the lowest fares available, OR reimburse the city for deluxe accommodations. Cantrell says she will abide by the decision…:

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Some argue her recent “sister city” trip to France will not benefit New Orleans in any substantial way. Cantrell is also under scrutiny for supporting a teen carjacker and for using a city-owned French Quarter apartment as her own.

Republican U-S Senator John Kennedy’s latest re-election campaign ad discusses his tough-on-crime stance, but one of his challengers claims it delivers a racist message. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Louisiana school students now have the ability to report crime anonymously in the palm of their hand. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Gary Chambers, a challenger to Republican U-S Senator John Kennedy’s re-election effort says the Senator’s latest campaign ad has a racist message. In the 30-second ad, Kennedy discusses his support for tough-on-crime legislation and his opposition to defunding the police…

Cut 3 (06) “…crack head.” 

Chambers says it’s a racist message because it’s directed at a certain subset of the population. He says crack cocaine users are not the only ones responsible for the state’s high crime rate…

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In the ad Kennedy says, “If you hate cops just because they’re cops, the next time you get in trouble call a crackhead.” Chambers says it’s another classic one liner from Kennedy that doesn’t help Louisiana…

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Louisiana football legend Terry Bradshaw has revealed he battled two forms of cancer over the past year. Bradshaw says he had bladder cancer and then a rare skin cancer. The Shreveport native, former Louisiana Tech star, and NFL Hall of Famer shared his story on Fox NFL Sunday.

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On the September 27^th pre-game show, Bradshaw appeared to be in pain and struggling to breathe. Viewers noticed and started asking questions on social media. The 74-year-old Bradshaw says he decided it was time to share his medical info.

Cut 7 (10) “…bladder cancer free.”

But four months later, in March Bradshaw says he noticed neck pain.

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Bradshaw says surgery to remove that tumor was also successful. Bradshaw won four Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He retired from football in 1984 and began his television career as an NFL analyst. He has been with Fox NFL Sunday since 1994

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As part of the Safe Schools Initiative Louisiana Superintendent of Education, Dr. Cade Brumley announces the launch of the “Say It Here” app. Brumley says the app allows middle and high school students the ability to anonymously report crime and in many cases be proactive.

Cut 9 (11)  “…clear warning.”

The app is in partnership with Greater New Orleans Crimestoppers, Louisiana State Police,  and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.  The app also provides mental health resources like a hotline for students who are bullied or victims of crime. Brumley explains how tips are handled once they are submitted on the app.

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He says it follows the best practices and procedures for operating national anonymous student hotlines like the Sandy Hook Promise. Presently 40 Louisiana school systems are already participating which equates to some 500 middle and high schools. Brumley says it’s important to give students the ability to say something when they see something.

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For schools to participate Brumley says it can be done in as easily as two weeks. An initial memorandum of understanding must be executed and then training for school staff and students.

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Crowley state Representative John Stefanski announce he will run for Attorney General of Louisiana in 2023. The 38-year-old Republican lawmaker is  chairman of the House & Governmental Affairs Committee, which oversaw redistricting earlier this year. Stefanski says he expects the A.G.’s office to be an “open seat” next fall…:

Cut 12 (08) “…so I’m excited.”

Jeff Landry is expected to run for Governor next year. Stefanski says, if elected, he would work to make Louisiana safer and more secure…:

Cut 13 (14) “…the office has available.” 

Stefanski says he’ll continue Landry’s work to defend Louisiana’s abortion laws, and concentrate of bolstering the A.G.’s cybercrimes division, to help stop scammers, hackers and those who use the internet to prey on others. He says he’ll also be a watchdog against federal overreach…:

Cut 14 (14)  “…we see overreach.”