The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Claudette formed this morning about 45 miles southwest of New Orleans. Mobile, Alabama and Pensacola, Florida are experiencing heavy rainfall at this hour. But there have been reports of flooding in Slidell. The radar shows very little rain falling in southeast Louisiana at this moment.

Today is Juneteenth and it’s now a state holiday thanks to legislation passed in this last legislative session….
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Governor Edwards takes issue with the label “decriminalization” as a way to describe legislation he signed that removes the possibility of jail time for possession of 4 grams or less of marijuana. Edwards says it’s not legalization and getting caught with a small amount of pot is still a crime…
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And pay a 100-dollar fine.

The governor has also signed legislation that will increase the cost to purchase a hunting and fishing license, starting in July of 2022. The bill’s author, Prairieville Representative Tony Bacala says two-thirds of recreational sportsmen will only see their annual costs go up about ten dollars, but with the increase comes more consolidated licenses…
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The cost of a basic fishing license will go from $9 to $17.