Republican Jeff Landry reports more than $8 million cash on hand, and since July he’s raised $3 million. And even after receiving an ethics complaint about the use of a private airplane from a GOP donor to attend a conference two years ago, political analyst Bernie Pinsonat believes it will not negatively impact Landry’s governor’s campaign. And while he says Landry would prefer if the complaint did not come to light…

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After seven inmates escaped from the Women’s Jail Facility in Cottonport this morning, two remain on the run. Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tim Ryan says it appears they were able to defeat a locking mechanism on a fire escape door.

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They are still searching for 23-year-old Autoria Lachney, also known as Tori, and 24-year-old Gerri Wooten.

Record high temperatures and drought stress could slow spring production for the crawfish industry statewide. Teiko Foxx has more…

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The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a nationwide ground stop by all United Airlines flights, due to an equipment outage. The FAA says United crews were unable to contact airline dispatchers through normal means. The issue is limited to United and its subsidiaries.

Jeff Landry reports more than $8 million in cash on hand and $3 million raised since July for the gubernatorial race. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Five of seven female inmates have been captured after escaping from the Women’s Jail Facility in the town of Cottonport in Avoyelles Parish this morning.   Authorities say they are still searching for two females -24-year-old Gerri Wooten from Jonesville and 23-year-old Autoria Denice Lachney of Marksville. Anyone with information should contact law enforcement.

Pregnant women were three to seven percent more likely to exceed the recommended weight gain during the peak of COVID-19 than before the pandemic, according to data from Pennington Biomedical Center. Director of Reproductive Endocrinology Dr. Leanne Redman says the results mirror other natural disasters but the post-pandemic weight gain is starting to lower.

Cut 9 (12)  “…pandemic levels.”

The state’s extreme drought conditions could have an impact on the state’s $230 million dollar crawfish industry.  LSU AgCenter Area Agent for crawfish production Todd Fontenot says the lack of rain increases salt levels in water sources. He points out that flushing introduces a salinity problem for crawfish producers.

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Nearly 300 thousand acres are dedicated to crawfish farming in Louisiana.

With just over five weeks until the October 14^th primary, Republican Jeff Landry reports more than $8 million cash on hand, and since July he’s raised $3 million. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it’s not just the money that’s in Landry’s corner, but it’s the gubernatorial campaign he’s running as well.

Cut 6 (06) “…impressive.”

Landry received the backing of the state GOP before other Republicans jumped in the race and multiple endorsements followed.

The ongoing drought is also impacting the state’s crawfish industry. With some farm-raised crustaceans in rotation with rice, LSU AgCenter Area Agent for crawfish production Todd Fontenot says producers have to make sure rice grows because it’s a food source for crawfish in the winter.

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West Baton Rouge Parish is reeling over a fatal shooting at a high school football game. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Seven women escaped from the Women’s Jail Facility in Cottonport this morning, five have been captured but two remain on the run. The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office says they are 24-year-old Gerri Wooten from Jonesville and 23-year-old Autoria Denice Lachney of Marksville. If you have any information on the two women, you are asked to call law enforcement.

State Ag and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain is asking for the public’s help in finding the person who intentionally started the Tiger Island Fire, the largest wildfire in Louisiana history, in Beauregard Parish. Strain says the wildfire placed a lot of lives at risk and someone will be held liable.

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If you have any information about the Tiger Island fire or any other arson-related wildfires call the Department of Ag, the State Fire Marshal, or local law enforcement.

A fatal shooting took place at the Brusly-Port Allen game during the opening weekend of football season on Friday night. Sergeant Landon Groger with the West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s during halftime, 18-year-old Jarrettin Jackson the Second shot 16-year-old Ja’Kobe Queen only a few feet away from a concession stand…

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Queen was a student at Brusly High School. A 26-year-old woman was also shot in the arm.

Narcan, a drug used to reverse opioid overdoses, will be available without a prescription on Wednesday. LSU Health New Orleans Chief of Community and Population Medicine Dr. Benjamin Springgate admits he’s not sure if the over-the-counter availability of Narcan will make a dramatic difference.

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Some health insurers will cover the cost, or a portion of it when it’s prescribed.

While crawfish season doesn’t begin until January, drought conditions could have an impact on the state’s $230 million dollar crawfish industry.  LSU AgCenter Area Agent for crawfish production Todd Fontenot says producers are already flushing their fields to reduce cracking.

Cut 3 (12) “…for them.”

Much of Louisiana’s farmed crawfish is raised in rotation with rice. In those fields, water was drained off between early July and early August to facilitate rice harvest.

The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office says a teen has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at the Brusly-Port Allen game on Friday night. 18-year-old Jarrettin Jackson II is charged with second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder. Sergeant Landon Groger says it’s sad a teenager would bring a gun to a game:
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Counselors are on hand at the schools today.

Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says the wildfire in Beauregard Parish was the result of arson and they are looking for the suspect. He says The Tiger Island blaze is the largest wildfire in Louisiana history:
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They are offering a $2000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction.

Narcan, the nasal spray that can help reverse an opioid overdose, will be available over the counter on Wednesday…:
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Research from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center shows more pregnant women exceeded the recommended gestational weight gain during the pandemic. Director of Reproductive Endocrinology Dr. Leanne Redman says they also found high rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes..:
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West Baton Rouge Parish is reeling over a fatal shooting at a high school football game. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Authorities say Jackson has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder.

A Mississippi motorcyclist is dead after a weekend crash in Washington Parish. State Police say 41-year-old Anthony Simmons of Osyka, Mississippi ran his bike off the road, hit a culvert and struck a tree near Mount Hermon Sunday. He did at the scene.

State Ag and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain is asking for the public’s help in finding the person who intentionally started the wildfire in Beauregard Parish. He says the fire has been active for two weeks and has caused large scale damage…:
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They are offering a $2000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction.

Narcan, a drug used to reverse opioid overdoses, will be available without a prescription on Wednesday. Dr. Benjamin Springgate with the LSU School of Medicine says Narcan is an important tool to counter the opioid overdose epidemic, but the cost could be a factor…:
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Some health insurers will cover the cost, or a portion of it, when it’s prescribed.

The opening weekend of the high school football season was marred by a fatal shooting at the Brusly-Port Allen game on Friday night, and an arrest has been made. Sergeant Landon Groger with the West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office says during halftime, 18-year-old Jarrettin Jackson II allegedly shot 16-year-old Ja’Kobe Queen at a concession stand..:
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Jackson is charged with second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder.

Research from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center shows more pregnant women exceeded the recommended gestational weight gain during the pandemic. Director of Reproductive Endocrinology Dr. Leanne Redman
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She says this may present further indirect impacts of the virus into the future for women and babies.

State officials are looking for the person responsible for starting the Tiger Island fire in Beauregard Parish. Teiko Foxx has more..:
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LSU has announced a new route for their Tiger Trails service called Night Express to help students travel between campus and the Tigerland area. This service will begin September 14th where a shuttle will operate Thursday to Saturday from 7pm to 3am. Additionally, LSU said security officers will be present at each stop.

The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office says a teen has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at the Brusly-Port Allen game on Friday night. 18-year-old Jarrettin Jackson II is charged with second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder. Sergeant Landon Groger says it was a senseless act of violence at one of the biggest events of the year in West Baton Rouge Parish…:
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The school system says it will have increased security at future games and trauma and grief counselors are at the schools today.

Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says the Tiger Island Fire in Beauregard Parish was caused by arson, and they are seeking the public’s help:
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He says this is the largest wildfire in Louisiana history and is now 55 percent contained.

The drug used to reverse opioid overdoses, Narcan, will be available over the counter starting tomorrow. Dr. Benjamin Springgate is with the LSU School of Medicine…:
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The suggested retail is $45 a carton which contains two doses of nasal spray.

The LSU football team gets back to work today trying to correct the problems that resulted in Sunday’s embarrassing 45-24 loss to Florida State. The Tigers were overmatched by the Seminoles as F-S-U scored 31 unanswered points in the second. The Tigers face Grambling in Death Valley this Saturday night.