A tornado watch is in effect until 1 this afternoon for a swath of parishes from Cameron in coastal western Louisiana to most all areas north of Lakes Maurepas and Ponchartrain. The National Weather Service says be alert for possible twisters, plus hail up to ping pong ball size, very high straight line winds and severe thunderstorms. The rough weather should start moving eastward by late afternoon.

A Caddo parish mother and son were killed by a tornado that destroyed their Keithville home Tuesday. Emergency workers are engaged in cleanup and searching for other survivors or possible victims today.

Residents of Farmerville in Union Parish are stunned by a twister that took out almost a whole neighborhood and injured 25 people. An emergency shelter is now open for those left without a home…right before Christmas.

A member of the state legislature wins acclaim for his marksmanship skills. Erath Rep. Blake Miguez took the silver for Team USA in this year’s IPSC World Shoot. The 30-year competitive pistol shooting veteran said this competition was especially tough…:

CUT 14(13)      “…very challenging.”

Miguez is a former World Champ at pistol shooting.

“National Treasure: Edge of History” debuts tonight on Disney+. The series, which was filmed earlier this year, is not only shot but set in Baton Rouge. Film Baton Rouge Executive Director Katie Pryor says Disney spent over $50-million in the Capital City; $17-million on payroll and that was only the beginning…:

CUT 07(07)      “…everything here.”