Today marks the statistical peak of the Atlantic hurricane season and there are three hurricanes forecasters are watching. State Climatologist Barry Keim says sea surface temps are just right in the storm breeding grounds…
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None of the hurricanes are an immediate threat to the Gulf of Mexico, but the National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area in the northwest Caribbean Sea that has a medium chance of developing into a tropical depression in the Gulf later this week.

An announcement from Senator John Kennedy on his intentions to run for governor next year may be coming soon. Kennedy says he’s spoken with consultant Fred Davis
Cut 4 (05) “…the race yet.”
Kennedy says he’s done some polling and 51-percent of respondents say they would vote for him, while 37-percent would vote for Governor John Bel Edwards. Attorney General Jeff Landry and US Representative Ralph Abraham are also considering a campaign.

31-year-old Kayla Coutee faces a charge of second-degree murder after Alexandria Police say she fatally shot her husband in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart on Saturday. Authorities say Coutee and the 30-year-old victim met there to exchange custody of the children. Three children were present and none of them were injured.

For the fifth straight season, the Saints lose their season opener as Tampa Bay came into the Mercedes Benz Superdome and shocked New Orleans 48-40. Bucs journeymen quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick had a career passing day with 417 passing yards and four touchdowns, he also rushed for 36 yards and a touchdown. The Saints came into the game as a 9.5 point favorite. Coach Sean Payton agreed with everyone else, the defense played poorly…
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The Saints have lost seven of their last eight openers.