A strong storm system is moving through the state producing high water on roadways and knocking down trees as well. Tornado watches are also posted but so far with no major damage. Strong winds and hail is being reported in southwest Louisiana at this hour.

The magic had to end sometime, though LSU fans hoped it would not be this soon as the Lady Tigers were defeated by Ohio State, 79-64 in the second round of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. LSU finished 26-6 after winning just nine games a season ago. Coach Kim Mulkey calls this season a tremendous success.
Cut 3 (13) “…just built it.”

And LSU has a new men’s basketball coach. Matt McMahon has reportedly signed a seven-year contract after a successful seven-year run as head coach Murry State.

Disgrace nursing homeowner Bob Dean reportedly shot off his thumb during an incident in Thomaston, Georgia when transferring a number of guns from one vehicle to another at a local car dealership. New Orleans Attorney Madro (Mod-drow) Bandaris who’s representing a nursing home patient in one of many lawsuits says Dean is quite the toxic defendant.
Cut 6 (11) “…thumb off.”
Bandaris’ client lost both of her legs after complications of the mass evacuation of more than 800 residents to a warehouse in Tangipahoa Parish in 2021 during Hurricane Ida.

A Louisiana Senate committee approved a bill that would create the crime of theft of a catalytic converter. Thieves are stealing catalytic converters because they contain precious metals that are worth a lot. River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot says the legislation is similar to the one that addresses copper theft in which the seller’s identification has to be recorded during a sale…
cut 8 (10) “….definitely help”
The measure heads to the Senate floor.