Much of South Louisiana is at a moderate risk for severe weather throughout much of Saturday. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says areas along the I-12 corridor from Baton Rouge to Hammond and over to Slidell will be under a level 4 out of 5 threat, with a slightly lower risk for Alexandria and Lafayette. Grymes says primary threats include high winds and an increased tornado risk.
Senator Bill Cassidy;s HALT Fentanyl Act could see a vote in the Senate as early as today. In 2023, more than 74-thousand people died from fentanyl use, accounting for almost 70-percent of all drug overdose deaths that year. Senator Cassidy says time is of the essence.
Cut 12 (10) “…exploit our communities.”
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Of the four amendments on the constitutional amendment ballot, Amendment 2 is easily the most complex. Andrew Greenstein breaks it down.
Cut 1 (36) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”
Schools and students nationwide are celebrating Pi Day today, celebrating the mathematical constant. St. Thomas More Math Teacher Karen Dartez says many schools mark the occasion with pi recitation contests, math games, and…