The second named storm of 2020 formed today prior to the official start of the 2020 hurricane season beginning June 1st. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this is a highly unusual situation.
Keim warns that history shows storm activity this early in the year is often a harbinger of a busy season to come.
LSU Interim President Thomas Galligan says they’re excited to have students return to campus in fall but suggests that mask-wearing may be required when moving around campus or sitting in class…
He also mentioned that large lecture hall classes may be moved solely online for the fall so that smaller classes can use those larger rooms to conduct class while socially distancing.
Some regions are reporting up to a 170 percent increase in RV sales according to the RV Industry Association as a general fear of flying and cruising puts most vacation plans on hold for the summer. Operational Manager for RV Masters in Kenner Jeff Charrier says people are buying RVs because they let you maintain your own space and social distance while driving around the country.
RV Masters does repair and service work for RVs.
Nicholls State students wrap up the first inaugural class of a program that pairs ten students with ten inmates for one semester to teach both groups about the criminal justice system. Inside Out Program facilitator Kristen Callais says students learned about inmates’ backgrounds and how those backgrounds influenced where they ended up.