12:30 LRN Newscast

A tropical storm could form in the northeastern Gulf today, and the National Hurricane Center’s forecast track has the developing system making landfall in southeast Louisiana.

Cut 1 (28) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein

Forecasters predict a storm surge of two to four feet along the coasts of St. Tammany, St. Bernard, Plaquemines and Jefferson parishes. Plaquemines Parish Emergency Preparedness Director Patrick Harvey says they’re not expecting major flooding…

Cut 12 (14) should remain dry”

 

A new state law taking effect August 1st will allow victims of stalking and cyberstalking to break apartment leases without penalty. Current Louisiana law already gives that protection to victims of domestic abuse. New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry says the change came after she learned of a stalking victim who had no legal way to leave a dangerous situation.

Cut 10 (10) “…that already existed”

SEC Media Days are underway in Tampa. This is the first year teams will play a nine-game conference schedule. Missouri Coach Eli Drinkwitz says some coaches now regret supporting the move. But SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey had this response…

Cut 7 (12) “…about that reality”