Tropical Storm Arthur, located off the Texas coast, is expected to bring flash flooding conditions to south and central Louisiana. The system was upgraded to a tropical storm this morning with sustained winds of 40 miles per hour. Andy Tingler with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says Arthur could bring eight or more inches of rain to some areas.
Senator Bill Cassidy is speaking out against the proposed deal with Iran to end the war and re-open the Strait of Hormuz. Cassidy says if it goes through, the deal makes the entire U.S.-led operation in vain.
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Cassidy says the deal strikes him as what he terms “JCPOA 2.0,” which was the deal that President Obama struck with Iran, which he also opposed.
An Australian woman in Franklinton faces federal crimes for allegedly illegally voting in the last two federal elections. Kace Kieschnick reports.
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The state’s top running back in the Class of 2027 has committed to Lane Kiffin and the Tigers. Franklin Parish football star Trey Martin gave a verbal pledge to LSU after also considering Alabama, Florida and Ole Miss. 247 sports ranks Martin as the 14th best running back in the nation.