A flood watch is in effect for nearly all of South Louisiana though Friday night for Southwest areas and Saturday morning for Southeast Louisiana. National Weather Service Meteorologist Kevin Gilmore says the prolonged rain is increasing the chances of flooding.

Cut 9 (05)  “…looking relatively wet.”

The National Hurricane Center has now labeled the Gulf low responsible for the rain Invest 90L. Some models give the system a brief chance of strengthening into a tropical storm but wind shear along the Gulf Coast decreases those chances. An expected weekend cold front will push the system south, but some areas could get 10 inches of rain before the systems moves on.

The state fire marshal’s office says the deadly house explosion in Beauregard Parish over the weekend was likely caused by a propane leak. A 16-year-old boy was killed in the explosion in Ragley. Five others, including a two-year-old boy, remain hospitalized.

If you’re interested in becoming a State Trooper, you have until September 18^th to apply to be a part of the 106^th Cadet Class. Lt. Robert Fontenot says applicants need to meet certain requirements and the State Police Training Academy is hard. Applicants need to have the physical and mental capabilities to work in law enforcement.

Cut 4 (11) “…for a reason.”

Go to LSP’s website for more information.

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says the number of highway deaths declined in 2023 by 10.5-percent.  Spokesperson Greg Fischer says the seatbelt usage rate is the highest ever recorded in Louisiana at over 88-percent, a three-percent increase from the previous year…

Cut 8 (11)  “…wearing a seatbelt.”

The 11-year-old accused of killing former interim Minden Mayor and City Councilman, Joe Cornelieus and his daughter, Keisha Miles has pleaded not guilty though his public defender. Judge Sherb Sentell accepted the plea and revoked the juvenile’s $500,000 bond meaning he will remain in custody until trial. He is currently being held in Ware Youth Center in Coushatta.

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says the number of highway deaths declined in 2023 by 10.5-percent.  Spokesperson Greg Fischer says Pedestrian fatalities that hit alarming rates during the pandemic, were also down to 147 in 2023, nearly a 20-perdent decrease. Bicycle fatalities dropped from 44 to 35 and crashes involving a driver with a blood-alcohol level of .08 or higher decreased to 195, a 13.3-percent drop from 2022. Fischer, however, says there was an increase in motorcycle fatalities…

Cut 7 (12) “…e-bikes.”

If you want to be a member of the next cadet class at the Louisiana State Police, time is running out. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A flood watch is in effect for nearly all of South Louisiana. National Weather Service Meteorologist Kevin Gilmore says the area is expected to get heavy rainfall over the next couple days.

Just how much…

Cut 11 (07) “…bands set up.”

In Southwest Louisiana, including Lake Charles, the flood watch is in effect through tomorrow night; in Southeast Louisiana, including New Orleans and Baton Rouge, it’s in effect until Saturday morning.

A flood watch is in effect for nearly all of South Louisiana. National Weather Service Meteorologist Kevin Gilmore says the area is expected to get heavy rainfall over the next couple days, and that will increase the chances of flooding.

Cut 10 (06) “…the metro areas.”

In Southwest Louisiana, including Lake Charles, the flood watch is in effect through tomorrow night; in Southeast Louisiana, including New Orleans and Baton Rouge, it’s in effect until Saturday morning.

If you want to join the next cadet class for the Louisiana State Police, time is running out to apply. The deadline for applying for the 106th Cadet Class is September 18th, less than two weeks away. Lieutenant Robert Fontenot says applicants need to meet certain requirements.

Cut 3 (12) “…30 college credits.”

Starting salary for new cadets is 56-thousand dollars.

Louisiana experienced a significant reduction in highway deaths in 2023, with data showing 811 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes with a 10.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The state fire marshal’s office says the deadly house explosion in Beauregard Parish over the weekend was likely caused by a propane leak. A 16-year-old boy was killed in the explosion in Ragley. Five others, including a two-year-old boy, remain hospitalized.

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says the number of highway deaths declined in 2023 by 10.5-percent to 811.  Spokesperson Greg Fischer says this decline in fatalities marks a positive shift following a surge during the COVID pandemic…

Cut 6 (11) “…in 2023.”

Pedestrian fatalities, which grew at an alarming rate during the pandemic, were down to 147 in 2023, nearly a 20-percent decrease from 2022.

A flood watch is in effect for nearly all of South Louisiana. National Weather Service Meteorologist Kevin Gilmore says the area is expected to get heavy rainfall over the next couple days.

Cut 9 (05)  “…looking relatively wet.”

This all comes as a disturbance is churning up once again in the Gulf of Mexico along the Texas coast.

PETA has written a letter to Governor Landry urging him to abandon the idea of having LSU’s live tiger mascot return to Tiger Stadium as part of the pregame pageantry before a football game. Klayton Rutherford with the PETA foundation says tigers are normally solitary animals…

Cut 28 (09) “…to himself”

Veterinarians have said Mike the Seven is at an age, where you can’t change his routine, so getting him in a portable cage is not feasible.

If you’re interested in becoming a State Trooper, you have until September 18^th to apply to be a part of the 106^th Cadet Class. Lt. Robert Fontenot says applicants need to meet certain requirements and the State Police Training Academy is hard, but the intense training leads to a well-paying job…

Cut 5 (09) “…year of employment”

Go to LSP’s website for more information.

If you want to join the next cadet class for the Louisiana State Police, time is running out to apply. The deadline for applying for the 106th Cadet Class is September 18th, less than two weeks away. Lieutenant Robert Fontenot says applicants need to meet certain requirements.

Cut 3 (12) “…30 college credits.”

The starting salary is 56-thousand dollars, which will go up to 61-thousand dollars during that first year.

A traffic stop in Jefferson Davis Parish leads to a huge drug bust. Jennings Police Chief Danny Semmes (“Sims”) says officers were led to a convenience store with a poker room inside, where they found Robert Moore.

Cut 13 (09)  “…found on him.” 

One officer who Moore fought with had to be taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Longtime Death Valley PA announcer Dan Borne (bore-NAY) is taking a temporary leave of absence for health reasons. Bill Franques (fran-KEZ) will serve as interim PA announcer, and he says he will look to provide continuity.

Cut 6 (11) …four decades.”

Franques is no stranger to LSU fans; he’s been the PA voice of the baseball team for more than 30 years.

A retiree from Baton Rouge got quite the pleasant surprise yesterday – a check for more than 13-thousand dollars. State Treasurer John Fleming presented a check for $13,439.91 to Lawrence L’herisson (“Larson”) following a meeting of the St. George Rotary Club. L’herisson is very thankful for the efforts of Fleming and his office.

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L’herisson says he plans on using a portion of that money to restore his Ford Model A.

PETA sent a strongly worded letter to Governor Landry following his request that LSU bring back its live mascot, Mike The Tiger, to Death Valley. LSU officially ended that long-standing tradition in 2017, and Klayton Rutherford with the PETA Foundation says that was the right move.

Cut 10 (10) “…frankly absurd plan.”

There has been no comment from the governor’s office.

The Jennings Police Department says a traffic stop led to two narcotics arrests and the confiscation of 55-thousand lethal doses of Fentanyl. Jennings Police Chief Danny Semmes says Michael Lynn Prudhomme and Robert Moore were the two men apprehended and Moore faces numerous charges including five counts of possession of a schedule two drug with the intention to sell…

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Baton Rouge retiree got a very pleasant surprise from a state official. Andrew Greenstein has the story.

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A flash flood watch remains in effect for parishes along and south of the I-10 and I-12 corridor. A low-pressure area in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico is providing the energy to produce the showers and thunderstorms and breezy conditions.  Southeast Louisiana is expected to see higher rain totals. The Houma area could see as much as eight inches of rain.

A traffic stop in Jefferson Davis Parish leads to a huge drug bust. Investigators were led to a convenience store in Jennings with a poker room inside, and Police Chief Danny Semmes says officers found Robert Moore there with about 20-thousand dollars worth of drugs on his body, including fentanyl, crack cocaine and methamphetamine.

Cut 14 (07) “…that poker room.”

Semmes says Moore had about 55-thousand lethal doses of fentanyl on him.

The longtime public address announcer at Death Valley is taking a temporary leave of absence for health reasons. Bill Franques is stepping in for Dan Borne on an interim basis.

Cut 5 (11) “…uphold that standard.”

Franques is no stranger to LSU athletics; he’s been the PA voice of the baseball team for more than 30 years.

PETA has a strongly-worded response to Governor Landry’s request for Mike The Tiger to make his return to Death Valley. Jeff Palermo reports.

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The attorney for the 11-year-old boy charged with killing former Minden Mayor Joe Cornelius and his daughter enters a not guilty plea on his behalf. The boy is charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Minden City Court Judge Sherb Sentell revoked the boy’s 500-thousand-dollar bond, meaning he will remain in custody until trial.

PETA has written a letter to Governor Landry urging him to abandon the idea of having LSU’s live mascot tiger return to Tiger Stadium as part of the pregame pageantry before a football game. Klayton Rutherford with the PETA foundation and says tigers are normally solitary animals…

Cut 11 (09) “…absurd plan”

Veterinarians have said Mike the Seven is at an age, where you can’t change his routine, so getting him in a portable cage is not feasible.

State Treasurer John Fleming presented a retired man in Baton Rouge with a check of 13-thousand dollars. The money came from the state’s Unclaimed Property Program. Fleming says his office will go to great lengths to track down the rightful owner…

Cut 8 (09) “…of their heir”

Fleming says the unclaimed property program has more than 900-million dollars in unclaimed property.

The Advocate is reporting another high-level official with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has left. DEQ’s budget chief Christian Griffiths is now with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. Another top ranking official, Chandra Pidgeon, who left after only two weeks on the job, accused DEQ Secretary Aurelia Giacometto of harassing employees. Governor Landry has said the criticisms of Giacometto are from entrenched bureaucrats who resist change.

Bill Franques will fill-in for Tiger Stadium’s long-time public address announcer Dan Borne who is taking a temporary leave of absence for health reasons

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