A flood watch is in effect for nearly all of South Louisiana and the gulf low responsible for all the rain has now been labeled Invest 90L by The National Hurricane Center. Some models give the system a brief chance of strengthening into a tropical storm but wind shear along the Coast decreases those chances and an expected weekend cold front will push the system south into to gulf. National Weather Service Meteorologist Kevin Gilmore says the heavy rainfall over the next couple days will increase the chances of flooding.

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Some areas could get 10 inches or more of rain before this gulf low system moves on

The 11-year-old accused of killing former interim Minden Mayor and City Councilman, Joe Cornelieus and his daughter, Keisha Miles has pleaded not guilty though his public defender. Judge Sherb Sentell accepted the plea and revoked the juvenile’s $500,000 bond meaning he will remain in custody until trial. He is currently being held in Ware Youth Center in Coushatta.

Louisiana experienced a significant reduction in highway deaths in 2023, with data showing 811 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes with a 10.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Sean Richardson has more.

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If you’re interested in becoming a State Trooper, The deadline to apply for the 106th Cadet Class is September 18th, less than two weeks away. Lt. Robert Fontenot says applicants need to meet certain requirements and the State Police Training Academy is hard, but the intense training leads to a well-paying job…

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Go to LSP’s website for more information.