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Auto-related fatalities in Louisiana at lowest level in five years; record-number of motorists are wearing seatbelts

Wednesday, September 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

The number of people killed on Louisiana roads has dropped to its lowest level in five years. Last year, 753 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes, which is a 7% drop from 2023. Mark Lambert with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission attributed the... Read More.

Hurricane season reaches halfway point, but there’s still time for destructive storms to hit the Gulf Coast

Wednesday, September 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

Today is the statistical peak of the hurricane season, and the National Hurricane Center is not expecting a storm to form over the next week. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says there have been six named storms and just one hurricane. “The Gulf, in particular,... Read More.

Senator Bill Cassidy suggests an easier option to obtain latest COVID-19 vaccine in Louisiana

Wednesday, September 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

Due to new federal rules, Louisiana is one of 12 states where a prescription is now required to get the latest COVID-19 vaccine. Senator Bill Cassidy says there is a go-around – a blanket prescription issued by State Surgeon General Ralph Abraham. “The Surgeon General... Read More.

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Auto-related fatalities in Louisiana at lowest level in five years; record-number of motorists are wearing seatbelts

Hurricane season reaches halfway point, but there’s still time for destructive storms to hit the Gulf Coast

Senator Bill Cassidy suggests an easier option to obtain latest COVID-19 vaccine in Louisiana

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