WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

High blood pressure is one of the most common chronic health conditions—nearly half of American adults have it. But studies show that people don’t know much about blood pressure, and most don’t know what a healthy reading is. Dr. B, Chief Medical Officer of People’s Health, joins us to explain the basics and debunk some common blood pressure myths.

We get an update from Collin Arnold, the director of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for New Orleans, about the rain that’s been coming through, how the city's been handling it, and how things are looking for hurricane season.

The screwworms are coming! We explain what the heck a screwworm actually is, how big of a threat the parasite poses, and the interesting story on how the US has kept them away for so long.

Christine Navarre, Extension Veterinarian with the LSU AgCenter, joins us.

* Recapping what happened with the Federal Reserve's meeting

* Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about crawfish farming, the legislative session, and more.

Tommy recaps the Federal Reserve's meeting with Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst for Bankrate. What did they decide, what are they worried about, and how is President Trump reacting?

* The papal conclave is beginning. Here's how it works

* How Jefferson Parish has been getting ready for the heavy rain

* How to get a REAL ID

* Would ending the consent decree mean any real changes for NOPD?

* How long could it take to select a new pope?

* Will auto tariffs drive costs up for consumers in the US?

The conclave to choose the next pope begins.

We talk with Tim Gabrielli with the University of Dayton about how it works and who some of the candidates may be

* Is NOPD's consent decree going away soon?

* The conclave to choose the next pope begins.

Air traffic controller shortages led to delays and cancellations, with one of the busiest airports in the country hit hard the last week.

We talk with Aaron Whipple, a professor at Utah State and a retired Air Force veteran about how bad the problem is.