The Bayou State is in for some wet and possibly severe weather over the next few days. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we’ll be seeing rain due to a slow moving cold front settling over Louisiana today….:
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He says this weather system will also bring the potential of damaging winds, tornadoes, and flash flooding.

A suspected crime organization operating in South Central Louisiana called the Germlins gang has been busted by authorities. State Police spokesperson Brooks David says 17 arrest warrants have been issued and 10 members of the Gremlins gang are in custody. He they all face charges including racketeering, which carries severe penalties…:
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He says many involved with this gang live in Abbeville and are suspected of engaging in drug and violent crime activity throughout four parishes.

The word at the dock is that this has been one of the worst fall shrimping seasons many have seen in years. Louisiana Shrimp Association President Clint Guidry says the cheap imports have been hurting local shrimpers, but new FDA guidelines calling for 100% screening of imported shrimp before it enters the country should even the playing field…:
cut 10 (10) “traded unfairly”
Guidry says he’s looking forward to working with the new legislature and governor.

A couple got knocked out of their bed at a horse farm in Bossier Parish after an apparent disgruntled employee allegedly tried to blow up the home. Bossier Parish Sheriff’s spokesperson, Lt. Bill Davis, says 54-year-old Douglas Holley of Benton is facing two counts of attempted first degree murder and one count of manufacturing a bomb. He says the two victims are counting their blessings..:
CUT 5 (08) “radical explosion”
No one was seriously injured.