Low water levels in the Mississippi River were caused by the ongoing drought is allowing saltwater intrusion from the Gulf of Mexico. Public Affairs for the Army Corps of Engineers says they’ve acquired barges that will go upriver and be filled with river water…

Cut 4 (12) “…drinking purposes.”

On Monday, Boyette says the Corps will begin to raise the underwater levee that was constructed in July to buy more time.

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry has appointed former Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association head, Will Green as their new president. Green says he’s ready to advance positive policies Louisiana businesses desperately need…

Cut 14 (09) “…lawsuit abuse”

Green worked at LABI from 2014 to 2016 as their director for civil justice reform and employee relations.

One of Jeff Landry’s major campaign donors is requesting to have his $100 thousand check returned.  Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (31)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”  

Tangipahoa Sheriff deputies have arrested 19-year-old Johnathan Payne Kliebert following the fatal shooting of his mother this morning. Authorities say 46-year-old Ashley Kliebert was found dead in the master bedroom of her residence with a gunshot wound to her head next to her dog which was also fatally wounded. Johnathan Kliebert has been charged with first-degree murder, armed robbery, and other offenses.

Low water levels in the Mississippi River caused by the ongoing drought are allowing saltwater intrusion from the Gulf of Mexico. Ricky Boyette, Public Affairs for the Army Corps of Engineers says water supplies are pulled from the river and this salt water has the potential to impact several parishes.

Cut 3 (10) “…to treat.”

Boyett says the Corps’ focus is to be able to transport 15 million gallons of water daily by the end of the week downstream with a goal of moving 36 million gallons a day.

A major donor to Jeff Landry’s gubernatorial campaign is asking for his $100,000 donation to be returned. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it appears donor John Odom has a beef with Landry hiring a former Trump campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski.

Cut 6 (07) “…and none.”

Pinsonat says usually once the check clears, it’s already spent and it’s highly unlikely your donation will be returned. But there have been cases where donations are sent back, especially if the donor is a distraction to the campaign.

The Corps of Engineers continues to work to mitigate saltwater intrusion into the Mississippi River that’s expected to impact water systems in southeast Louisiana. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The saltwater intrusion from the Gulf of Mexico is expected to impact water resources in Plaquemines, St. Bernard, Orleans, and Jefferson Parishes according to the Corps of Engineers. Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Casey Tingle…

Cut 7 (08) “…this issue.”

Tingle says plans are being implemented to curtail the issue and at this time there’s no reason to panic.

The Louisiana Forestry Association is offering up to a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those who intentionally set wildfires. LFA Executive Director Buck Vandersteen says the Tiger Island Fire is 84 percent contained.

Cut 11 (09) “…thousand acres.”

49-year-old Laura McLaughlin of Pitkin was arrested yesterday in connection with the Rapides Parish wildfire on Highway 113.

Republican Stephen Waguespack has been endorsed by The Times-Picayune and Nola.com for Louisiana governor. Waguespack believes he’s the right choice for governor. He says the state needs an education reform advocate who puts families and parents first.

Cut 5 (08) “…existing industries.”

The former Chief of Staff for Governor Bobby Jindal says

Saints quarterback Derek Carr has a sprained AC joint in his throwing shoulder and it’s possible he could play this Sunday against Tampa Bay. Coach Dennis Allen says the injury could have been much worse…

Cut 16 (16) “…goes on.”

Quarterback Jameis Winston would start against the Buccaneers if Carr can’t play, but Allen says they are not ruling Carr out yet…

So far, we’ve done daily profiles on gubernatorial candidates Sharon Hewitt and Hunter Lundy. Today’s feature is Stephen Waguespack. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

State Police say a Holden man who was driving a tractor when it was rear-ended by a car in Livingston Parish has died. Authorities say Tracy Gauthier was driving the tractor on LA 441 when it was hit from behind by a Chevrolet Malibu. The driver of the Malibu was treated for moderate injuries. Troopers did not say if any tickets were given.

The Corps of Engineers says the saltwater intrusion from the Mississippi River is expected to impact the water supply in Plaquemines, St. Bernard, Orleans, and Jefferson Parishes. Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Casey Tingle urges people in those areas to visit emergency.la.gov for the most up-to-date information.

Cut 9 (08)  “…statewide information.”

At this time only Plaquemines, St. Bernard, Orleans, and Jefferson Parishes are expected to be impacted by the saltwater intrusion.

Historic drought conditions have increased the number of rodents entering Louisiana homes in search of food and water. LSU Ag Center Professor emeritus Dr. Claudette Reichel (Rye-cul) suggests traps, repellents, and closing all openings to your home to keep the furry creatures out.

Cut 15 (09) “…small gap.”

She also suggests removing all items that are sitting outside of your home where rats can nest and breed.

A possible saltwater intrusion into the water supply of Louisianans in Orleans and Plaquemines Parishes has residents panic buying bottled water. Lieutenant General Russell Honore…

Cut 6 (08) “…south Louisiana.”

In addition to local water systems, Honore is worried the saltwater could corrode pipes at oil refineries along the Mississippi River.  The City of New Orleans has already declared a state of emergency.

The Powerball Jackpot for tonight’s drawing is worth $785 million. Dustin Annison with the Louisiana Lottery says sales last week were up to $2 million across the state.

Cut 5 (10) “ …our time.”  

Annison says to be sure to check your ticket because even if you don’t win the jackpot there are multiple ways to win a cash prize.

it has a cash value of $367 million and it’s the fourth-largest jackpot in the game’s history…

Louisiana motorists are currently paying an average of about $3.36 a gallon for regular gasoline compared to $3.39 last month. Triple-A fuel analyst Don Redman says currently, the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gas is down four cents from a week ago but higher than around this time last year.

Cut 9 (07) “…right now.” 

The average price for regular gas in Louisiana a year ago was $3.12 a gallon. The average cost for regular gas in the nation today is $3.85.

State Police have arrested a man in the investigation of a fatal crash that happened Saturday on the Highway 11 Bridge in St. Tammany Parish. They say 54-year-old Hector Garcia of Slidell left a pickup truck and box trailer in the middle of the road and another car crashed into it killing that driver. Garcia is booked on negligent homicide charges.

With the saltwater intrusion expected to move up the Mississippi Rover residents are panic buying bottled water. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (31)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

A juvenile was arrested after authorities linked him to making a bomb threat to Denham Springs Freshman High School on Friday. Authorities say the juvenile is charged with terrorizing, communicating false information of a planned bombing of school property, and intimidation and interference in the operation of schools. The juvenile was booked into the Florida Parish Juvenile Detention Center.

The current jackpot has been rolling over since July 22^nd making tonight’s Powerball Jackpot worth $785 million. Dustin Annison with the Louisiana Lottery says it’s the fourth-largest jackpot in the game’s history…

Cut 3 (08) “…the drawing.”

The cash value of tonight’s drawing is $357 million and sales for this Powerball Jackpot in Louisiana through Sunday were close to $14 million.

The statewide average for regular gas in the Bayou State dropped below $3.40 to $3.36 a gallon. Triple-A fuel analyst Don Redman

Cut 11 (11) “…little further.”

GAS PRICES IN LLUISIANA ARAE DEOWN BY NEARLY FIOUR CENTS COMPARED TO LAST WEEK’S STATEWIDE AVERAGE FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR GAS AT $3.36. TEIKO FOX WITH THAT STORY..
:32 SEC “…FOX.”
DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST, MORE THAN 150 MILLION SPORTS BET WERE PLACED IN LOUISIANA, WHICH BROUGHT IN MORE THAN TWO MILLION DOLLARS IN TAX REVENUE FOR THE STATE. THE SPORTSBOOKS AROUND LOUISIANA DID EVEN BETTER. AND NOW WITH FOOTBALL SEASON UP AND RUNNING, THE AMOUNT OF SPORTS WAGGERING IS ONLY GOING TO GO HIGHER. LOUISIANA HAD 26 MILLION MORE WAGERS LAST MONTH THAN IN AUGUST OF LAST YEAR, MORE THAN A TWENTY PERCENT INCREASE.

SALES FOR THIS POWERBALL JACKPOT INLOUISIANA THROUGH SUNDAY WERE CLOSE TO 14-MILLION DOLLARS, AND IN THE LAST WEEK ALONE, SALES HAVE BEEN TWO MILLION DOLLARS. DUSTIN ANNISON WITH THE LOUISIANA LOTTERY…
:10 SEC “…TIME.”
ANNISON SAYS TO BE SUR AND CHECK YOUR TICKET EVEN IF YOU DON’T WIN THE JACKPOT. SO FAR I THIS POWERVALL JACKPOT RUN, THERE HAVE BEEN TWO 100-THOUSAND AND FIVE 50-THOSUAND DOLLAR WINNERS.
ACCORDING TO THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR’S OFFICE, SOME 181-MILLION DOLLARS IN RECENT REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS TO THE GOVERNORS OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY DIDN’T FOLLOW AGENCY RULES. A LACK OF DOCUMENTATION AND REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR WORK OUTSIDE THE APPROVED SCOPE OF WORK WERE LISTED AS BEING AMONG THE PROBLEMS. HOWEVER, “GO-SEP” SAYS MOST OF THE ISSUES–ABOUT 131-MILLION DOLLARS WORTH–HAVE NOW BEEN RESOLVED.

Residents in Plaquemines and Orleans Parishes are beginning to panic buy bottled water since the announcement of an anticipated saltwater intrusion into the Mississippi River was announced.  Lieutenant General Russell Honore says this could severely impact local water systems in southeast Louisiana.

Cut 6 (09) “…south Louisiana.”

The City of New Orleans has already declared a state of emergency.

Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot is worth $785 million. Dustin Annison with the Louisiana Lottery says it has a cash value of $367 million and it’s the fourth largest jackpot in the game’s history…

Cut 3 (08) “…the drawing.”

Tickets must be purchased by 9 o’clock to be eligible for tonight’s drawing.

The statewide average for a gallon of regular gas in the Bayou State dropped below $3.40 to $3.36 a gallon. Triple-A fuel analyst Don Redman says currently, the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gas is down four cents from a week ago but higher than around this time last year.

Cut 9 (09) “…right now.” 

The average price for regular gas in Louisiana a month ago was $3.39 and a year ago $3.12 a gallon in Louisiana. The national average for regular gas in the nation today is $3.85.

THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT IS SUFFERING FROM A LACK OF MANPOWER ON ITS POLICEFORCE AND LT. GOVERNOR BILLY NUNGESSER WANTS THE STATE TO HELP WORK OUTSECURITY ISSUES ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO MARDI GRAS PARADES. CONCERNS HAVE BEEN RAISED AFTER A 17-YEAR TEXAS RESIDENT WAS SHOT AND KILLED DURING ONE OF THE PARADES THIS YEAR. NUNGESSOR SAYS THE MAYOR IS LOOKING TO HIRE 60 ADDITIONALPOLICE OFFICERS…
:11 SEC “…ELECTED.”

L-S-U WON 34-31 OVER ARKANSAS SATURDAY NIGHT IN TIGER STADIUM IN A LAST SECOND FIELD GOAL. A WIN IS A WIN IS A WIN, BUT IT WAS A WIN THAT DROPPED THE TIGERS DOWN ONE SPOT IN THE LATEST A-P RANKINGS TO 13, JUST BELOW ALABAMA.L-S-U QUARTERBACK JAYDEN DANIELS SAYS GETTING THE RUNNING GAME INVOLVED IN THE SECOND HALF WAS THE KEY.
GEORGIA, MICHIGAN AND TEXAS–IN THAT ORDER–MAKE UP THE TOP 3 IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL.

FEDERAL AND STATE OFFICIALS ARE TRYING TO STOP SALTWATER FROM COMING UP THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND IMPACTING DRINKIING WATER IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA. JEANNE BURNS HAS THAT STORY..
:30 SEC “…BURNS.”
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS STARTING QUATERBACK DEREK CARR INJURED HIS SHOULDER IN THE THEIR QUARTER SUNDAY AFTERNOON BUT WAS ABLE TO RETURN WITH THE TEAM AFTER BEING CHECKED OUT AT A GREEN BAY HOSPITAL. JAMEIS WINSTON WAS UNDER CENTER WHEN THE GAME ENDED IN A ONE POINT WIN FOR THE PACKERS. BUT WINSTION SAYS THEY’LL BE READY FOR TAMPA BAY SUNDAY AT HOME..

ACCORDING TO PEOPLE WHO KNOW, THIS COULD VERY WELL BE AN EARLY R-S-V SEASON
FOR LOUISIANA. BUT, SAY HEALTH OFFICIALS, THIS YEAR THEY COULD HAVE SOMETHING
NEW IN THEIR TOOLBOX TO DEAL WITH RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS: A MONOCLONAL
ANTI-BODY TO PREVENT THE DISEASE IN PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR INFANTS, PEOPLE
OVER SIXTY AND YOUNG CHILDREN. R-S-V CAN BE A LIFE THREATENING EVENT FOR THOSE
WITH HEART CONDITIIONS OR CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE OR THE VERY YOUNG.

A LACK OF RAINFALL ACROSS THE MISSISPPI RIVER BASIN HAS LED TO LOW LEVELS ON THE
RIVER, ALLOWING SALTWATER TO MOVE UPSTREAM. IF SALTWATER DOES GET INTO
LOCAL WATER SYSTEMS, IT WOULD MAKE IT UNSAFE TO DRINK. THAT’S CAUSED NEW
ORLEANS RESIDENTS TO START BUY BOTTLED WATER. GOVERNOR JON BELL EDWARDS
SAYS THAT’S NOT NECESSARY…
:10 SEC “…HEARING.”

IT WAS A PAINFUL LOSS SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS AS THEY
BLEW A 17-POINT LEAD AND LIMPED OUT OF GREEN BAY 18-17 LOOSERS. STARTING
QUARTERBACK DEREK CARR HURT HIS SHOULDER IN THE THIRD QUARTER AND JAMEIS
WINSTON COULDN’T PUT ANY POINTS ON THE BOARD. HEAD COACH DENNIS ALLEN…
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THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULURE AND FORESTRY AND THE LOUISIANA
FORESTRY ASSOCIATION ARE COMBINING TO OFFER 15-THOSUAND DOLLARS IN REWARDS FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE WILDFIRES THAT HAVE CLAIMED SEVERAL THOUSAND ACRES OF TIMBERLAND ACROSS LOUISIANA THE PAST FEW MONTHS. SEVERAL LAW ENFORCMENT AGENCIES ARE CONTINUING THEIR INVETIGATION INTO WHAT ARE BELEIVED TO BE CASES OF ARSON.