The Louisiana National Guard’s 1021st Vertical Engineer Company is deploying to Asia with more than 40 guardsmen to assist with construction. Captain Emily Anthony says for most of the unit it’s their first overseas deployment.

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They will be overseas for almost a year.

The Click it or Ticket campaign is underway to encourage motorists to buckle up, for Memorial Day weekend. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says 15% of drivers, mainly in rural areas do not wear seatbelts.

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Thirty-eight-year-old Aaron Moreau of Pollock was arrested after he allegedly placed 2.59 pounds of led weights into a fish a the Big Bass Splash tournament at Toledo Bend.

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This Memorial Day weekend many people will gather around the grill and fortunately, it doesn’t look like the meat isn’t going to break the bank this year. Chairman of Louisiana Beef Industry Council John Thompson

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Click It or Ticket is underway for Memorial Day weekend. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says while the seatbelt usage rate in the state is 85% it’s the15% in rural areas, usually those who drive a truck who don’t buckle up and if they are in a crash…

Cut 8 (11)  “…of danger.” 

The first offense is $50 for not wearing a seatbelt in Louisiana.

The Louisiana National Guard’s 1021st Vertical Engineer Company will deploy to Asia with more than 40 guardsmen to assist with construction operations. Captain Emily Anthony says the last time this unit was deployed overseas was 2013, but they’ve had several in-state missions…

Cut 4 (12) “…very busy.” 

This Memorial Day weekend many people will gather around the grill and fortunately, it doesn’t look like the meat isn’t going to break the bank this year. Chairman of Louisiana Beef Industry Council John Thompson

Cut 9 (06) “…holding pretty steady.” 

38-year-old Aaron Moreau of Pollock was arrested Thursday for alleged fishing contest fraud by placing over two and a half pounds of led weights into a fish used for weighing at the Big Bass Splash tournament. Wildlife and Fishery agent Dustin Nash.

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Tournament officials notified state wildlife officials and when they arrived, Moreau fled the scene. Fishing contest fraud brings up to a $3,000 fine and up to one year in jail.

Hurricane season begins June 1^st and NOAA is forecasting 17 to 25 named storms, 8 to 13 hurricanes, and 4 to 7 major hurricanes. NOAA’s Matt Rosencrans says the increased number of storms is due to several factors, including…

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And you’ll want to be sure everyone is buckled up when you’re on the road this Memorial Day weekend, for Click It or Ticket. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says a first-offense ticket for not using your seat belt in Louisiana is $50.

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He says 45% of individuals killed in fatal crashes weren’t wearing seatbelts.

Over 40 Louisiana National Guardsmen leave this weekend for about a yearlong deployment to Asia where they’ll assist with the construction of buildings through Operation Spartan Shield. Sean Richardson has the story.

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NOAA is forecasting 17 to 25 named storms, 8 to 13 hurricanes, and 4 to 7 major hurricanes in the Atlantic basin in 2024. Lead for Seasonal Hurricane Outlooks Matt Rosencrans says this is set to be a record season.
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Rosencrans says La Nina’ conditions and record warm sea temperatures will result in the potential of two dozen named storms.

The Louisiana National Guard’s 1021st Vertical Engineer Company leaves out of Covington Saturday for a nearly year long deployment to Asia where they’ll assist in construction operations. This is the unit’s first overseas deployment since 2013, but Captain Emily Anthony says they’ve had several missions in Louisiana following hurricanes and other disasters…
cut 4 (12) “…very busy”
The primary objection while overseas will be to provide construction engineering expertise to work on critical infrastructure.

The Click it or Ticket campaign is underway to encourage motorists to buckle up, for Memorial Day weekend. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says 15% of drivers, mainly in rural areas of the state, aren’t wearing their seatbelts.
Cut 6 (13) “…car crash. ”
Click it or Ticket is a national campaign so if your travels take you across stateliness you’ll want to stay buckled up.

On average there are 41-hundred children in foster care in Louisiana, but there are only 16-hundred certified foster homes. D-C-F-S Secretary David Matlock asks adults to think about becoming a foster caregiver. He says it’s a rewarding experience…
cut 15 (08) “…email me”
More information can be found on D-C-F-S’s website.

NOAA is forecasting 17 to 25 named storms, 8 to 13 hurricanes, and 4 to 7 major hurricanes to form in the Atlantic this year. A La Niña atmosphere, which means less wind shear to weaken storms is one reason for the dire forecast and warmer than average sea surface temperatures. NOAA’s Matt Rosencrans…

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The Louisiana National Guard’s 1021st Vertical Engineer Company is deploying to Asia with more than 40 guardsmen to assist with construction. Captain Emily Anthony says for most of the unit it’s their first overseas deployment.

Cut 3 (10) “…construction projects.” 

They will be overseas for almost a year.

Senate Finance has restored 24-million dollars for early childhood education previously cut by the House. The Revenue Estimating Conference recognized additional revenue the state can spend. Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Executive Director Libbie Sonnier says this means an additional two-thousand kids will receive assistance to attend pre-k education classes, which have proven to help kids in K-through-12 education and into college…

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It’s Foster Care Awareness Month and the Department of Children and Family Services is asking Louisianans to be there for children by becoming a foster caregiver. Children in need of homes could be infants, teenagers or even part of a sibling group. Secretary of DCFS, David Matlock…

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Contact DCFS for more information.

NOAA is forecasting 17 to 25 named storms, 8 to 13 hurricanes, and 4 to 7 major hurricanes to hit the Atlantic basin in 2024. Lead for Seasonal Hurricane Outlooks Matt Rosencrans says this is set to be a record season.
Cut 7 (10) “…2001.”
Rosencrans says La Nina’ conditions and record warm sea temperatures will result in the potential of two dozen named storms.

AAA predicts nearly 44-million Americans will travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend, a four-percent increase over last year. 38-million Americans will get to their destination in a vehicle. AAA spokesperson Nick Chabarria says the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.16, only a few cents higher than last year….
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Chabarria says air travel is up five percent over last year’s Memorial Day holiday.

The Department of Children and Family Services is encouraging Louisianans to be there for children by becoming foster caregivers. Colleen Crain has more…
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LSU shortstop Michael Braswell drove home the game winning run in last night’s come from behind 11 to 10 win over South Carolina in the SEC Tournament. Braswell’s big hit came against his former school….
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The Tigers will play again on Saturday in the semis of the SEC Tournament.

NOAA is predicting its most severe hurricane outlook ever for the upcoming season. Mel Bridges has more.
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Who would have predicted LSU would reach the semifinals of the SEC Tournament, but they’ve done it. The Tigers rallied back from four-run and three-run deficits to stun South Carolina 11 to 10 last night. Michael Braswell had the game winning hit against his former team…
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The Tigers will play again on Saturday.

AAA estimates 38-million people will hit the road this Memorial Day weekend. Nick Chabarria says if you are hitting the road, leave before 11 AM today…
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The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.16, only a few cents higher than last year.

Louisiana lawmakers are off this weekend and they could finish the regular legislative session next week. The Senate will likely approve a budget that will provide an additional two-thousand spots for young children to receive state assistance to attend pre-K education classes. Louisiana Policy Institute for Children executive director Libbie Sonnier says this is great news for young children and working adults…
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Sonnier says there’s a 13% return on investment for every dollar spent on early childhood education.

According to Triple-A, more than 38 million folks will take to the roadways for the Memorial Day weekend. Brooke Thorington has more.
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LSU shortstop Michael Braswell drove home the game winning run in last night’s come from behind 11 to 10 win over South Carolina in the SEC Tournament. Braswell’s big hit came against his former school….
cut 24 (06) “….will come”
The Tigers will play again on Saturday in the semis of the SEC Tournament.

Senate Finance has restored 24-million dollars for early childhood education previously cut by the House. The Revenue Estimating Conference recognized additional revenue the state can spend. Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Executive Director Libbie Sonnier says this means an additional two-thousand kids will receive assistance to attend pre-k education classes, which have proven to help kids in K-through-12 education and into college…
cut 11 (11) “…society”

On average there are 41-hundred children in foster care in Louisiana, but there are only 16-hundred certified foster homes. D-C-F-S Secretary David Matlock asks adults to think about becoming a foster caregiver. He says it’s a rewarding experience…
cut 15 (08) “…email me”
More information can be found on D-C-F-S’s website.