A red flag warning is issued for the southern half of the state. You’re advised to avoid all fire-related activities, including campfires and burn piles. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says these precautions are essential to prevent uncontrolled fires.

Cut 13 (10) “…with open flames.” 

Louisiana is currently experiencing drought conditions, with no end in sight.

A Breaux Bridge man faces dozens of counts of trafficking of children for sexual purposes. Major Ginny Higgins with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office says their deputies have been investigating 32-year-old Javien Demouchet (DEM-oo-shet) since July….

Cut 3 (08) “…juvenile victim.”

Higgins says Demouchet is accused of soliciting minors for sex in exchange for money and-or gifts. She says the investigation is ongoing regarding other juvenile victims.

2024 was a below average crawfish season, because of the historic drought in 2023. But the LSU AgCenter’s Todd Fontenot says early signs show a more normal 2025 crawfish season and he’s expecting crawfish acreage will go up….

Cut 7 (09) “…crawfish production.”

Fontenot says higher rainfall totals this year have improved field conditions.

New Orleans certainly knows how to throw a party, and that’s exactly what it will be doing the day before the Super Bowl with a Mardi Gras-style parade. The parade will feature marching bands, throws and about 20 floats, including signature floats from various krewes. Float-builder Barry Kern can’t wait.

Cut 10 (12) “…who we’re about.”

The parade will go along streets in the French Quarter and the Central Business District.