NOAA has increased its projected total of named storms for this hurricane season. In May, government forecasters predicted 11 to 17 named storms, now they believe we’ll see anywhere from 14 to 19 named storms. NOAA lead hurricane season forecaster Gerry Bell says the chance of an El Nino forming has dropped significantly, which is another reason the total rose:
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He says sea surface temperatures are also well above normal.

A Lafayette Parish grand jury has indicted a man with murder in connection with the death of Jacqueline “Daisy Lynn” Landry. 22-year-old Malik Davis is accused of second degree murder. Family members and friends still can not find Daisy Lynn since she was last seen in May. Little else is known about this case, including Davis’ involvement and what may have happened that lead to the murder charge and indictment.

Baton Rouge Police say a truck driver from Tennessee was robbed then killed while changing a tire in a parking lot Tuesday morning. Sgt. Don Coppola says 49-year-old Keith Odom, of Jonesborough, was shot after he turned over his possessions to the robber…:
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He later died at a local hospital. No suspect in the killing has been identified.

Many schools got back in session today, which means the school buses are back on the road. Kip Diggs with State Farm says buses usually move a little slower than regular traffic, not to mention their regular travel in school zones. He says drivers should consider that and leave a little earlier because if you get stopped behind a bus, all you can do it wait…:
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He says it is never safe to pass a stopped school bus.