It’s a day to be weather aware across Louisiana. Meteorologist John Wetherbee says a very strong line of storms is marching in from Texas…
Cut 10 (09) “…isolated tornadoes.”
A tornado watch is in effect until two o’clock PM, The watch box extends from Oak Grove to Lake Charles and it also covers Alexandria, Leesville, and Lafayette. The Shreveport-Bossier area is reporting several road closures because of high water.

At the state capitol today, a Senate committee will discuss a bill that would create the crime of theft of a catalytic converter. Thieves are stealing catalytic converters because they contain precious metals that have risen in price. River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot says the legislation is similar to the one that addresses copper theft in which the seller’s identification has to be recorded during a sale…
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The meeting begins at 10 AM.

A great season for the LSU women’s basketball team came to an end last night as Ohio State eliminated the Lady Tigers 79-64 in the second round of the women’s basketball tournament.

Meanwhile, LSU has a new men’s basketball coach. David Grubb has more on the next coach to lead the Tigers on the hardwood…
cut 3 (30) “…I’m David Grubb”

Louisiana Tech needs a new head coach as Eric Konkol is leaving after seven seasons to be the new head coach at Tulsa. While Northwestern State has hired its new men’s basketball coach. Missouri State associate head coach Corey Gipson replaces Mike McConathy.