A cold front approaches Louisiana bringing the possibility for severe weather today and tomorrow. State Climatologist Barry Keim says most of the state is under the threat of tornadoes, hail and damaging winds..:
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He says Sunday looks to be the pick day of the weekend with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid 80s.

Energy companies are showing more interest in deepwater drilling, as evidenced by an uptick in bidding for spots in the Gulf. President of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association Chris John says the sale price of $275 million for over 900-thousand acres is significantly higher than they saw last March….:
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He says a lease sale in New Orleans drew 163 bids from 28 companies.

Abita Springs becomes the first Louisiana city to commit to 100 percent renewable energy. Mayor Greg Lemons says renewable energy, in particular solar energy, just makes sense from an economic and environmental standpoint…:
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He says it’s the town’s goal to achieve 100 percent renewable energy by 2030.

It’s the final day in a career that has lasted 37 years. State Police Colonel Mike Edmonson is retiring. Maj. Kevin Reeves, who commands a state police quick reaction force, will start the interim job Saturday.