Authorities have identified the mother and son killed in the powerful tornado that struck near Keithville yesterday. The Caddo Parish coroner’s office says thirty-year-old Yoshiko Smith and eight-year-old Nikolus Little were killed when the storm stuck Tuesday afternoon. Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator says Smith’s husband was at work when the storm stuck and when he came home, he tried to find them.
About 20 deputies searched for the house which was completely destroyed.
New Iberia officials are also reporting tornado damage at a subdivision and the Iberia Medical Center. Captain Leland Lasiter with the New Iberia Police says they two tornadoes hit their town this morning and a temporary shelter has been set up at New Iberia Senior High School in the gym…
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A tornado destroyed a neighborhood in Farmerville last night. Jeff Palermo spoke with mayor John Crow….
Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins says he’s supporting the first Republican, Attorney General Jeff Landry, who’s officially announced his gubernatorial candidacy. Higgins also supports the state party’s endorsement.