This is a day when you want to pay close attention to the weather. A tornado watch is in effect for much of southwestern and central Louisiana. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says the storm system will work its way across the state throughout the day today.
Cut 8 (11) “…across the area.”
A Senate committee advances a bill that would make it a crime to stage a disruptive protest inside a place of worship. Ponchatoula Senator Bill Wheat says his bill would not prohibit someone from holding a sign in front of a place of worship; but causing a disruption would lead to a 500-dollar fine and up to 15 days in jail.
Cut 10 (12) “…disruptive service.”
Lake Charles is the undisputed capital of boys’ high school basketball this week as the city is playing host to the semifinals and championships for all ten state divisions. Lake Charles Regional Sports Authority Executive Director Eric Zartler says the region rolls out the red carpet for the 40 teams competing each year.
And if that’s not enough, McNeese is hosting Stephen F. Austin this afternoon, with a trip to the NCAA Tournament at stake.
Speaking of college sports, Senator Bill Cassidy recently held a roundtable discussion on potential legislation to regulate NIL deals. LSU Deputy Athletic Director Julie Cromer says with student athletes trying to cash in on those deals, the education component of being a student-athlete is going away, and athletic departments need help.