Longtime Public Service Commissioner Lambert Boissiere says goodbye to the PSC during an emotional farewell speech…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Palermo.”

Police detectives in Bossier City continue the investigation into a Wednesday morning shooting that left three juveniles hurt; one critically. The victims are all 16 or 17 years of age. BPD says they believe drugs were at the heart of the gunplay. The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending.

At least 21 tornadoes were reported over a two-day period across Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the usual winter combination of alternating cold and warm fronts increases the chances of tornadoes forming, especially when the warm air is warmer and more humid than usual…:

CUT 08(11)      “…the season.”

He says the rest of this winter should be – overall – warmer than normal.

The United Way of Southeast Louisiana is encouraging donations to its Tornado Relief Fund to help families impacted by yesterday’s tornadoes. Michael Williamson is President and CEO of United Way of Southeast Louisiana…:

CUT 03(07)      “…holiday possible.”

To learn about all the ways to help and to donate, go to “UnitedWaySELA.org/TornadoRelief”