Hail, strong winds, and tornadoes are possible as a strong cold front will sweep across the state today. A severe thunderstorm watch is already up for northwest Louisiana until 10 AM and more watches and warnings are expected to be posted as the day goes along.

Legislation is set to be filed that would fund a 15 million dollar expansion of the drug court program using funds obtained from opioid settlements….
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Today at 2:06 Governor Edwards answers your questions as his monthly Ask the Governor show airs on many of these stations and at Louisiana-Radio-Network-dot-com.

Border crossings have hit a 20 year high as increasing numbers of immigrants are arriving at the southern border. The state’s Congressional delegation says President Joe Biden is to blame. Louisiana Senior U-S Senator Bill Cassidy.
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Immigrant advocates say the numbers are spiking due to growing instability in Central America.

The Louisiana Department of Corrections is seeking an additional $21.5 million in next fiscal year’s budget. DOC Undersecretary Thomas Bickham says the figure represents what the department usually spends on overtime.
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The $21.5 million figure also includes a ten percent pay raise for entry-level correctional officers in hopes of attracting new employees.