Much of south Louisiana is under a flash flood watch though Saturday night. Donald Jones with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says there’s a strong low pressure system moving through Texas that’s pulling up gulf moisture. He says the heavy rain will move through Louisiana in waves. He says flash flooding will be a big concern, particularly in the western part of the state.
Flash flood watches for many parishes continue until Saturday night.
A bill to charge 17-year-olds as juveniles nears final legislative passage. Director of the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights Joshua Perry says including 17-year-olds in the juvenile justice system makes for safer communities and more successful children.
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Raising the age is a key part of Governor Edwards’ legislative agenda.
Louisiana voters could decide this fall if universities should have the authority to set their own tuition as a result of a proposed constitutional amendment that is close to receiving final legislative passage. Currently, the legislature must approve a tuition hike if it goes above a certain percentage. Higher Education Commissioner Joseph Rallo says the proposed change to the constitution gives schools the power to lower and increase tuition depending on the market…
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating three suspected murders that occurred within 24 hours in the rural town of Natalbany. Sheriff Daniel Edwards says other agencies, including Hammond Police and State Police, are assisting in the investigation. He says they are asking anyone with any information to come forward, as police are offering a reward for any information that elads to an arrest.