Louisiana is in for some nasty weather today statewide, heavy precipitation and winds could spawn severe weather. National Weather Service forecaster Matt Hemmingway says its classic warm air meets cool air situation.
State Treasurer John Schroder is criticizing Governor Edwards for growing government at a faster pace than revenues are coming in. Schroder says Louisiana is on course for financial disaster. Schroder says he is tired of hearing about how great everything is.
Cut 13 (10) “…is just wonderful.”
Edwards has responded by saying if Schroder doesn’t believe the state is in a better place than three years ago, he needs a reality check.
In Abbeville the search continues for the suspect after a female police officer was shot. The officer was making a routine traffic stop Wednesday night when the suspect fired two shots at the officer and then fled on foot. The officer was airlifted to a local hospital and KLFY-TV reports that she is listed in stable condition with a collapsed lung. Multiple law enforcement agencies are assisting with the search for the suspect and Louisiana State Police are investigating the shooting.
The natural disaster relief volunteer organization known as Cajun Navy Relief is holding the second annual Search and Rescue Games Saturday in Westlake. Kevin Barnhart has the story.