Look out for another severe weather system that will move across our state with a cold front tomorrow. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we should all be weather-aware Wednesday…:

CUT 06(10)      “…that storm approaches”

Just a week ago, a similar storm system spawned a killer tornado in St. Bernard Parish.

The Louisiana House approves a bill that gives an adoptee access to their birth certificate once they reach the age of 24. Rosepine Representative Charles Owen, who’s adopted himself, says adults have the right to all their own records. But Thibodaux Rep. Bryan Fontenot feels the birth mom should be advised and asked consent for the now-grown child to contact her…:

CUT 05(11)      “…right to their documents”

It passed 76-21 and moves now to the Senate.

The Livingston Parish city of Denham Springs is cracking down on massage parlors and the prostitution that often comes with them. The city council this week approved a new ordinance banning them from being open all night, and requiring a clear list of legit massage services – from which they cannot deviate. Several massage parlors in Denham and nearby Baton Rouge have been busted for human trafficking in recent months.

The 2022 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival returns to the Fair Grounds Race Course one month from day and the times for when the various musical performers will take the stage were released today. Headliners for this year’s Jazz Fest include the Who, Stevie Nicks, Willie Nelson, and Jimmy Buffet. Senior Vice President of New Orleans and Company Walt Leger says they are expecting a great festival…:

CUT 14(11)      “…Heritage Festival.”

The Foo Fighters were scheduled to play at Jazz Fest on May 1st. But the rock band has canceled all upcoming concert dates after the sudden death of their drummer, Taylor Hawkins, last week.