The threat of severe rain and the possibility of tornadoes has increased for Baton Rouge and Lafayette, as a nasty weather system is set to impact pretty much all of the state later this afternoon. State Climatologist Barry Keim says expect a lot of water with these possibly damaging winds.
Cut 4 (10) “…severe weather.”
There’s a 10-15 percent chance of tornadoes in the Baton Rouge and Lafayette areas, with even higher chances of damaging winds as you move north past Alexandria and into Monroe.
LSU President F. King Alexander says if sports betting is legalized in Louisiana, then LSU should get a cut of the revenue since a lot of the gambling will be on the Purple and Gold. Alexander says it’s only right that a portion of the revenue should return to the individuals who will generate the revenue.
Cut 9 (12) “…about that”
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The Ports of New Orleans and Baton Rouge are getting a 3.1 million dollar grant that could reduce traffic congestion by getting more shipping trucks off the road. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnhart.”
US Senator John Kennedy says President Trump is getting involved in the duplication of benefits dispute. Kennedy says he spoke with the President during a lunch meeting
Cut 15 (11) “…couple of weeks”