Colorado State University is now projecting we will see 24 named storms for the hurricane season, up from their last projection of 20. C-S-U researcher Jhordanne Jones says warm sea surface temperatures and very low wind shear in the tropical Atlantic are primary factors for the extremely active season…
2005 set the record for most named storms in one year with 27 and that includes Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Senator Bill Cassidy pushes legislation that would move more of the stimulus check money to families with dependents. The last round offered 1,200 to most working adults and 500 for each of their kids, his proposal would give 1,000 dollars. 1`21×41
-He says this puts money into family’s pockets, families who need it most.
The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and the Louisiana Department of Education have partnered to provide a million masks for schools. State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says that’s enough to provide one reusable mask for every school employee and student.
Physical classes in seven districts are set to begin later this week.
A Baton Rouge dad is in jail after his 10-year-old son is shot during an alleged drug transaction and it accused of having his young kids help in the manufacturing the drugs. Baton Rouge Police Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says when the kid’s mom learned of the gunshot wound, the kids spilled the beans on the operation.
36-year-old Kevin Evans Jr. and his girlfriend 29-year-old Meagan Toney have been charged.