The National Weather Service and the State Fire Marshal are asking residents of southeastern Louisiana to refrain from outdoor burning, due to dry & breezy conditions…:

CUT 02(31)      “…Golsby.”

A Sabine Parish couple get federal prison time for possessing and selling meth. Tryton Thomas received over 21 years and Elena Rivers got 10. Both were busted a year ago after a drug sting and a search of their home in Many.

Deputies in Tangipahoa Parish make an arrest in a home invasion earlier this month that left a Hammond father dead, and his 12-year-old daughter in critical condition. Officers say Omarion Hookfin is now charged with murder, attempted murder, armed robbery and kidnapping. He allegedly killed 33-year-old Donte Perry and shot Perry’s daughter five times.

Here’s a sobering statistic: 2 out of every 5 Louisianans are obese. That’s according to non-profit Trust for America’s Health. Group CEO Nadine Garcia says implementing obesity prevention programs would not only improve one’s quality of life but also reduce health costs…:

CUT 05(10)      “…programs.”

Garcia says the “Making Healthy School Meals for All Students” program needs to return, but a majority of students rejected those meals nationwide.

A lead in the case of a missing Houston area grade school teacher. 48-year-old Michelle Reynolds has been missing since last Thursday. Her vehicle was found recently in New Orleans. Brazoria County Sheriff’s Sgt. Danny Lares says they don’t know what Reynold’s was doing at the time of her disappearance…:

CUT 09  (07)        “…New Orleans.”

Reynolds’ family is reportedly in New Orleans searching for her.

Red Flag burn warnings are posted for southeastern Louisiana due to – of all things – drought. State Fire Marshal’s spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says avoid any open burning, which can cause wildfires. She says a person died just yesterday in an out-of-control trash fire…:

CUT 06  (05)        “…unfortunately died.”

Four have died in that manner so far this year.

The nation’s obesity epidemic continues to grow, and Louisiana is among 19 states with an adult obesity rate greater than 35 percent…:

CUT 01(32)      “…Thorington.”

A million-dollar winning Powerball ticket was bought at a gas station in Geismar. The Louisiana Lottery says the ticket was purchased at RaceTrac #249 on Highway 73. The ticket holder has not yet come forward to claim their winnings.

The vehicle of sixth-grade teacher Michelle Reynolds who was reported missing in the Houston-area has been found in New Orleans. Sergeant Danny Lares, with the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office in Texas would not comment on the condition or location of the vehicle but says they are seeking the public’s assistance in the search for the 48-year-old mother of three…

Cut 11 (08)  “…Sheriff’s Office.”

Reynolds is from Alvin, Texas, which is located south of Houston…

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey gave a no comment when asked at a press conference about her former player Brittany Griner, who is serving a nine-year prison sentence in Russia for drug possession. Mulkey hasn’t said much about Griner’s ordeal, but had this to say on Tiger Rag Radio earlier this year

Cut 12 (07) “…home safely.”  

Mulkey and Griner won two national championships together at Baylor.

The National Weather Service issues a Red Flag warning for southeast Louisiana due to extremely dry conditions. State Fire Marshal’s Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says it’s best to delay any outdoor burns but if you can’t keep them at least 75 feet from any structures, wet the area around the burn pile and don’t have any flammable liquids nearby.

Cut 8 (06) “…don’t go inside.”

According to Trust for America’s Health Louisiana ranked 7th in the nation for adult obesity. President and CEO of the trust, Nadine Garcia (car-c-ah) says it’s not only adults with obesity concerns, 22-percent of Louisiana children are also considered obese. She says it’s a complex issue and has several contributing factors for example genetics, societal issues, and economics.

Cut 4 (11) “…for both.” 

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…

Cut 7 (12) “…the week”

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…

Cut 10 (08) “…Mrs Reynolds.” 

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…

Cut 3 (08) “…physical activity.” 

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for southeast Louisiana urging people to avoid open burning due to dry and breezy conditions. State Fire Marshal’s spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue asks residents to take it seriously. She says between January and March, four people died from out-of-control piles and another person died yesterday in northwest Louisiana
Cut 6 (05) “…unfortunately died”
Rodrigue says the State Fire Marshal is urging the public not to do any outdoor burns for the next week.

The National Security Agency has designated LSU as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations. Director of the LSU Applied Cybersecurity Lab, Golden Richard, says the designation puts LSU at the forefront for advances in cybersecurity and allows the school to apply for N-S-A—specific grants…
cut 26 (09) “….CAE institutions”
Richard says graduates will have a more advanced understanding of malware and how to combat cyberattacks.

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. Sergeant Danny Lares, with the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office in Texas says they do not know what she was doing when she went missing
Cut 9 (07) “…New Orleans specifically.”
Reynolds’ family is reportedly in New Orleans searching for her.

Saints icon and ALS patient Steve Gleason is part of a group that’s seeking a medical marijuana pharmacy permit that would be located in the New Orleans region. Gleason spoke to legislators last year about the benefits of medical cannibas as opposed to prescription pills…
cut 14 (13) “…are using opioids”
There are a total of 28 firms seeking to get this one medical pot license.

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.

Cut 5 (07) “…elite stuff.”

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.

Cut  11 (08)  “…and enjoy it.”

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 for its cybersecurity program….
Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

When asked at a press conference yesterday, LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey declined to comment about jailed women’s basketball star Britney Griner. Griner played for Mulkey at Baylor University and the two won two national championships together. Griner is serving a nine-year sentence in Russia for drug possession.

A blood test is now available that can detect cancer without any symptoms. Doctor David Meyers is an internal medical physician in Metairie and he says the test has shown to be successful in detecting several highly feared cancers…
cut 8 (12) “….of catching”
The test costs 950-dollars and a doctor must order it for you to get tested.

Saints legend and A-L-S patient Steve Gleason wants to get involved in the medial marijuana industry in Louisiana. Gleason is a part owner of Salus Wellness, which is one of several entities seeking a medical marijuana pharmacy license. A year ago, Gleason told state lawmakers that medical cannabis is a non-addictive solution that worked for him…
cut 15 (12) “….and anxiety pills”

A new blood test can detect cancer early without symptoms using new technology that examines deadly blood cells… Whitney Thomas has more….
Cut 2 (33) “….I’m Whitney Thomas .”

A new report released today by Trust For America’ s Health has the state’s obesity rate at 39-percent. Louisiana is one of the 19 state that has an obesity rate above 35-percent. A decade ago, no state has had a rate above 35-percent.

28 different firms – including one partly owned by Saints legend Steve Gleason – are vying for Louisiana’s 10th and last available medical cannabis pharmacy license. Speaking to state lawmakers last year, Steve Gleason, an ALS patient, says medical marijuana greatly benefited him…:
Cut 13 (12) “…pharmaceuticals completely.”
The state’s Pharmacy Board will evaluate the competitive bids and select one licensee to operate in the New Orleans area.

Cool air has arrived in Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says high temperatures will be around 84-degrees today, with low humidity…
cut 10 (07) “….whole state”
Keim says it will also be breezy and since it has been dry, a red flag warning is in effect for southeast Louisiana, which means there’s a fire danger and outdoor burning should not take place.