The search is still on for 12 missing crewmembers of a SeaCor lift boat that capsized seven miles off the coast of Port Fourchon Tuesday afternoon. Six of the ship’s original 19 crewmembers have been rescued so far, along with one confirmed death. Coast Guard Captain Will Watson thanks every civilian who’s offered to help in the search…
It’s another day of severe weather for the Bayou State. State Climatologist Barry Keim says some areas had up to five inches of rain yesterday and there’s the potential to see just as much today prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood watch for all of southern Louisiana, and as far as north as Alexandria until noon Thursday.
Keim urges citizens to be weather-aware for the remainder of the week.
Congresswoman Julia Letlow took the oath of office this morning, filling the fifth district seat that was left vacant after the unexpected death of her husband Luke Letlow in December. Julia Letlow is the first Republican woman to represent Louisiana in Congress.
Julia’s two children along with the other members of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation were present for the ceremony. A runoff to fill Louisiana’s 2nd congressional seat is set for April 24th.