Adam Vos
WRKF Operations Director, Host-
LifeShare Blood Center will typically try to have at least a three-day supply of blood on their shelves. Late this week, they're done to a one-day supply. LifeShare provides blood to 100 medical facilities in Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted 13 to 19 named storms this season. So far, there have been six. That’s included five tropical storms and one hurricane, Erin, a Category 5 storm, on the East Coast Aug. 11-28.
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Entergy is expected to ask members of the Louisiana Public Service Commission to speed up the approval process when the state regulatory agency reconvenes next Wednesday, August 20, two months early.
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These state developments are unfolding while federal authorities draft regulations that increase fuel economy requirements and force cars and trucks to move to hybrid gas-electric power.