NOAA is forecasting 17 to 25 named storms, 8 to 13 hurricanes, and 4 to 7 major hurricanes to form in the Atlantic this year. A La Niña atmosphere, which means less wind shear to weaken storms is one reason for the dire forecast and warmer than average sea surface temperatures. NOAA’s Matt Rosencrans…
The Louisiana National Guard’s 1021st Vertical Engineer Company is deploying to Asia with more than 40 guardsmen to assist with construction. Captain Emily Anthony says for most of the unit it’s their first overseas deployment.
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They will be overseas for almost a year.
Senate Finance has restored 24-million dollars for early childhood education previously cut by the House. The Revenue Estimating Conference recognized additional revenue the state can spend. Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Executive Director Libbie Sonnier says this means an additional two-thousand kids will receive assistance to attend pre-k education classes, which have proven to help kids in K-through-12 education and into college…
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It’s Foster Care Awareness Month and the Department of Children and Family Services is asking Louisianans to be there for children by becoming a foster caregiver. Children in need of homes could be infants, teenagers or even part of a sibling group. Secretary of DCFS, David Matlock…
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