Democratic U-S Senate candidate Luke Mixon says he remains a pro-life candidate, but if elected as Louisiana’s next U-S Senator he would vote to legalize abortions in federal law. Mixon says the abortion bans that some states have put in are too radical…

Cut 3 (05) “…asailant’s child.” 

Mixon, along with fellow Democrats Gary Chambers and Syrita Steib are the major Democratic candidates trying to unseat Republican John Kennedy in November.

Colorado State University revises their predictions for the 2022 hurricane season. Now they expect the season to have 18 named storms, that includes the three storms that have already formed. Earlier this year they predicted 19. State Climatologist Barry Keim says they decreased the total by one it’s still an above average season.

Cut 5 (10) “…this year.”

Education leaders and State Police will host the state’s first-ever School Safety Summit in Baton Rouge today. Education superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley says this is about keeping kids safe while at school…:

Cut 7 (08) “…for all of us.”
Brumley says they are expecting over 800 people at the summit. That includes law enforcement, government agencies and mental health providers.

The SafeSchools Louisiana app has been deployed to more than 500 schools across the state. Crimestoppers President Darlene Cusanza says the app gives students and parents a way to anonymously report on-campus concerns. She says the free app asks you what you need to report and how you know the information.

Cut 15 (10)  “…anonymous.”

The Louisiana Department of Education says public school students performed better on LEAP tests during the 2021-22 school year after seeing test scores fall in the previous school year due to the pandemic. Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says fewer students scored unsatisfactory, including a three-point decrease in students scoring unsatisfactory in math…
Cut 23 (11) “…in math”

Today the state department of education is hosting a school safety summit in Baton Rouge. Over 800 people are in attendance that includes local school leaders, law enforcement, governmental agencies and mental health experts. Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says in over 70-percent of school violence incidents, a student knew something was amiss, but told no one…
cut 8 (10) “…reporting that”

The dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico is smaller than last year. It’s at 3,275 square miles. That’s less than half the size of last year. LSU marine ecologist Nancy Rabalais says a combination of weather events led to the smaller size. She says drought conditions in the Midwest reduced the water flow from the Mississippi River into the Gulf…
cut 12 (11) “…continental shelf”
Rabalais says the goal is to get the dead zone to less than 19-hundred square miles by 2035 and more needs to be done to reduce the fertilizer runoff into the Mississippi River.

In the next hour we’ll get a revised forecast from NOAA on how many named storms we’ll see this hurricane season. So far we’ve only seen three, but State Climatologist Barry Keim says we are still a couple of weeks away from the heart of the season…
cut 6 (09) “….of the season”
NOAA previously predicted 14 to 21 named storms this year and six to ten hurricanes.

The Louisiana Department of Education is hosting its first school safety summit today. Local school leaders, law enforcement, government agencies and mental health providers are gathering in Baton Rouge to share best practices around school safety and emergency preparedness. Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says the goal is to prevent a mass shooting inside a Louisiana school….
cut 9 (07) “….in one door”

Meanwhile, the Safe Schools Louisiana App announces its now in over 500 schools in Louisiana. Greater New Orleans Crimestoppers President Darlene Cusanza says when a threat is reported on the app, a team approach betwen law enforcement and school leaders respond…
cut 14 (11) “…done properly”
SafeSchools Louisiana app is free to download.

This morning NOAA will issue its yearly August update to the Atlantic Hurricane season and even though it’s been quiet so far, State Climatologist Barry Keim doesn’t expect their update to differ greatly from the forecast in May of 14 to 21 named storms, in which six to 10 would be hurricanes.
Cut 4 (11) “…teeth of the season.”
So far only three named storms this year.

The Gulf of Mexico’s infamous dead zone is much smaller than usual this year. Marsanne Golsby has more.
Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Marsanne Golsby.”

Education leaders and State Police will host the state’s first-ever School Safety Summit in Baton Rouge today. Education superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley says this is about keeping kids safe while at school…:
Cut 7 (08) “…for all of us.”
Brumley says they are expecting over 800 people at the summit. That includes law enforcement, government agencies and mental health providers.

The dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico, which is an area of low-oxygen where sea life can’t live, is less than half the size of last year at 3,275 square miles. But LSU marine ecologist Nancy Rabalais says the goal is to get the dead zone to less than 19-hundred square miles by 2035…
cut 11 (09) “…right now”

NOAA will give an update this morning on the current Atlantic Hurricane Season and if their earlier predictions remain on track…
Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The Louisiana Department of Health, instead of the Department of Agriculture is now regulating the state’s medical marijuana program. Houma Representative Tanner Magee says LDH has more labs which should benefit the patient….
Cut 4 (07) “…a lot of delays.”

NOAA will provide an update this morning to its Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook. Back in May they predicted between 14 and 21 named storms and so far there have only been three named storms and no hurricanes through June and July for the first time since 2017. But State Climatologist Barry Keim says there’s every expectation 2022 will still be an above-average hurricane season…
cut 5 (10) “….this year”
Keim says above average sea temperatures coupled with a La Nina, tend to create a busy hurricane season and both are in place.

The dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico is smaller than last year…
cut 10 (03) “…..3,300 square miles”
That’s LSU marine ecologist Nancy Rabalais who says that’s less than half the size of last year. The dead zone is an area of low oxygen and Rabalais says a combination of weather events led to the smaller size this year.

Today in Baton Rouge, the first-ever Louisiana School Safety Summit. Kevin Gallagher on what it’s all about…:
Cut 2 (33) “….I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

The SafeSchools Louisiana app has been deployed to more than 500 schools across the state. New Orleans Crimestoppers President Darlene Cusanza says the app gives students and parents a way to anonymously report on-campus concerns, like guns, fights, drugs, or even potential self-harm.
Cut 13 (09) “…whatever it is.”
Anonymous tips are monitored and once vetted, assigned representatives are immediately notified for engagement.

NOAA will give an update this morning on the current Atlantic Hurricane Season and if their earlier predictions remain on track. Brooke Thorington has more from a local climatologist.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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Today in Baton Rouge, the first-ever Louisiana School Safety Summit. Kevin Gallagher has more on what it’s all about…:

Cut 2 (33) “….I’m Kevin Gallagher.” 

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The Gulf of Mexico’s infamous dead zone is much smaller than usual this year, that ought to be good news for shrimpers but is it? Marsanne Golsby has more.

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Marsanne Golsby.”

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This morning NOAA will issue its yearly August update to the Atlantic Hurricane season and even though it’s been quiet so far, State Climatologist Barry Keim says he doesn’t expect their update to differ greatly from the original of 14 to 21 named storms, in which six to 10 would be major hurricanes.

Cut 4 (11)  “…teeth of the season.”

Keim believes there’s every expectation that 2022 will still be an above-average hurricane season despite how quiet it’s been so far.

Cut 5 (10) “…this year.”

Above average sea temperatures coupled with a La Nina, tend to create a busy hurricane season. Keim says both are in place and it’s too early to let our guard down just yet. He says traditionally the busiest part of the season runs from mid-August until the first week of October.

Cut 6 (09)  “…of the season.”

NOAA will give their update at 10 AM.

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State Education leaders and the Louisiana State Police will host the state’s first-ever School Safety Summit in Baton Rouge today. Education superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley says this is an important event about a very serious topic: keeping kids safe while at school…:

Cut 7 (08) “…for all of us.”

The summit will bring together school system leaders from all over the state…plus state and local law enforcement, government agencies, mental health providers, and more to discuss best practices for school safety and dealing with emergencies. Brumley says in over 70 percent of school violence incidents, a student knew something was amiss but told no one…:

Cut 8 (10)  “…and reporting that.”

Brumley says there needs to be talk of how to best control who gets in during school hours…:

Cut 9 (07)  “…in one door.”

The School Safety Summit is today at the Baton Rouge River Center.

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Surprising news about the Gulf of Mexico’s infamous dead zone. It’s much smaller than usual. LSU ecologist Nancy Rabalais:

Cut 10 (03) “…3,300 square miles.”

She says it’s smaller because the Mississippi River’s flow rate is slower than usual. The river carries agricultural runoff that smothers the oxygen that fish need.

Rabalais says the key to reducing the Gulf’s dead zone is to reduce runoff from upstream farms:

Cut  11 (09)  “…right now.” 

Rabalais says the dead zone makes it harder for shrimpers:

Cut 12 (06) “…natural shrimp.” 

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The SafeSchools Louisiana app has been deployed to more than 500 schools across the state. Crimestoppers President Darlene Cusanza says the app gives students and parents a way to anonymously report on-campus concerns, like guns, fights, drugs, or even potential self-harm. She says the whole idea is to be preventative.

Cut 13 (09) “…whatever it is.”

Cusanza says when a threat is reported it’s a team approach with local law enforcement and school leaders.

Cut 14 (11)  “…done properly.”

When using the SafeSchools Louisiana app, which is free to download, you look up the city where the school is located and follow the prompts. Cusanza says it asks you what you need to report and how you know the information.

Cut 15 (10)  “…anonymous.”

If your school isn’t partnered with the app, Cusanza says school leaders should reach out to Crimestoppers to have their school trained and added to the system.

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After missing the first six days of training camp, Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu has finally joined his teammates at training camp. Mathieu attending to a family matter and head coach Dennis Allen says his time away shouldn’t hurt his ability to pick up the defense…

Cut 16 (23)  “….football conditioning” .

Several guys have stood out during the first few days of training camp. One guy that keeps getting compliments is guard Cesar Ruiz the latest came from veteran guard Andrus Peat…

Cut 17 (23) “…getting better ” 

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The battle for starting quarterback at Louisiana Tech is officially underway as the Bulldogs held their first practice of preseason camp yesterday. First-year head coach Sonny Cumbie says Matthew Downing and Parker McNeil are the two with the most experience, but that doesn’t mean others can’t get into it…

cut  18 (12) “   they execute”

Cumbie says as he watches the quarterback battle unfold it’s important that the Q-Bs just focus on their performance…

 cut 19 (27) _“…do get” 

Cumbie says the linebackers moved around well during the first practice…

Cut 20 (12) “ …dig route 

Legislation to enhance and change oversite of the state’s medical marijuana program went into effect this month. Houma Representative Tanner Magee’s bill allows existing marijuana licensed pharmacies to have satellite pharmacies, so the product is more accessible and oversite is transferred the Department of Health, which has more labs to assure speedy supply.

CUT 04  (07)        “…lot of delays.”

The law doesn’t increase the number of licensed growers; just the places where medical cannabis is available.

New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter is a co-chair of a new Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus. Carter says they will work to improve the federal government’s response to natural disasters.

Cut 6 (10) “…the storm.” 

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins says he’s appealing the court’s decision to disqualify him from re-election. A lawsuit filed by a Shreveport resident alleged Perkins did not live at the address he listed on qualifying papers. Perkins says there are those who seek to block him from another term in office, by preventing supporters from voting for him…:

CUT 11(06)      “…of your rights.”

The Louisiana Department of Education says public school students performed better on LEAP tests during the 2021-22 school year compared to the previous year due to the pandemic. Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says mastery rates for students in grades three through eighth improved three points in both math and English

Cut 12 (07) “..back north”  

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins has filed an appeal of a local judge’s decision disqualifying him from running for re-election in the fall. The judge agreed with plaintiffs that Perkins provided an incorrect address when qualifying to run; a breach of state election law. Perkins says he is being targeted by a political foe…:

CUT 10(10)      “…to steal your vote.”

The 2^nd Circuit Appeals Court will hear Perkins’ case.

Good education news: Louisiana kids did better on LEAP tests in the 2021-22 school year. Education superintendent Cade Brumley says the increase in math and English scores can be linked with getting kids back into the classroom, despite COVID concerns…:

CUT 14(09)      “…upcoming year”

He says LEAP numbers were up in 80-percent of school systems.

A law that changes oversite and the number of pharmacies for the state’s medical marijuana program is now in effect. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 01(32)      “…Thorington.”

Baton Rouge area state Senator Mack “Bodi” White has been hospitalized with COVID-19. White recently had spinal surgery, so this just adds to his discomfort. A spokesman for the senator says he is recovering well and in good spirits. White is 66 years old.