2:30 PM Newscast Oct 8

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is back from India promoting tourism in Louisiana.  Sena Richardson has the story.

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The Public Affairs Research Council released their Guide to the 2024 Constitutional Amendments, outlining the impact of five constitutional amendments appearing on the Nov. 5 and Dec. 7 ballots. PAR President Dr. Steven Procopio says it’s an educational overview, helping readers understand the legal and social changes each proposition might bring. He says these amendments not considered controversial…

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As of late this morning, Hurricane Milton has weakened to a strong Category Four storm but LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the storm surge will still be akin to that of a Category Five storm and millions of Floridians live in Milton’s direct path

He says job one for them is to move away from the coast and onto higher land.

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Landfall is forecast for late tomorrow night.

GOHSEP is pitching to help states impacted by severe storms. Mike Steele with GOHSEP

says GHOSEP should have the manpower to help states impacted by Hurricanes Helene and, Milton but with parts of Louisiana still recovering from Hurricane Francine, the state needs to manage resources carefully.

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