The beaches are expected to be crowded a long the Gulf Coast this weekend, but will the weather cooperate. Forecasters continue to watch a tropical disturbance that has a chance of developing into a tropical depression or storm over the next 48 hours. Projected landfall is anywhere from southeast Louisiana to the Florida Gulf Coast. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
cut 11 (08) “…a prospect”

Many are heading out today for their Memorial Day weekend destination. AAA estimates a five-percent increase in the number of travelers nationwide, even though gas prices are about 50-cents higher this year. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says if gas prices keep going up, it could affect future summer travel plans….
cut 25 (12) “…less travel”

The Board of Regents has approved a license for a new medical school on the ULM campus. President Nick Bruno says its great news for northeast Louisiana and the entire state, because there’s a projected 19-percent shortfall in the number of physicians needed in the coming years…
cut 13 (08) “…needed physicians”

Governor John Bel Edwards invited Saints Owner Gayle Benson and others to the capitol this afternoon to celebrate the awarding of the Super Bowl to New Orleans in 2024. Edwards says the event is expected to have an economic impact around 500-million dollars and New Orleans getting a chance to host an 11th Super Bowl is a good sign…
cut 3 (10) “…want to be here”