The threat for severe thunderstorms will increase later this afternoon for the western side of the state. Shreveport, Ruston, Monroe and Natchitoches are all under a moderate risk for severe weather. That means damaging winds, tornadoes, hail and heavy rainfall are possible.

A state senator wants the Board of Regents to OK construction of a new dental school in the Shreveport/Bossier area. Matt Doyle spoke with him about the request…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

A proposal to build a hotel and conference center at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville is running into opposition from local residents who are concerned over the impact the new buildings would have on wildlife and drainage. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has requested a feasibility study and told a rowdy crowd at a public meeting that if development were to occur, it would be an environmentally friendly facility…
cut 12 (11) “…parks in Louisiana.
Not only would there be a hotel and convention center, the proposal also calls for horseback riding and a zipline that could generate as much 2-point-five million dollars a year.

LSU Faculty Senate President Doctor Mandi Lopez says classes will take place Monday, despite LSU playing in the national championship game that night…
cut 13 (11) “…period”