Tropical storm Zeta is beginning to strengthen. The 10 o’clock advisory from the National Hurricane Center indicated maximum sustained winds increased from 65 to 70 miles per hour, just a few miles below hurricane one status. Zeta is 435 miles south of New Orleans moving northwest at 15 miles per hour and a turn to the north is expected overnight.  Zeta is forecast to make landfall Wednesday afternoon. A hurricane warning is in effect from Morgan City to the Mississippi/Alabama border.

Zeta is expected to be more of a wind event than a rain event, with rainfall amounts of two to four inches. State climatologist Barry Keim says a storm surge warning of two to six feet is in place for basically all southeast Louisiana.

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LSU police have arrested a member of the cleaning crew at Tiger Stadium after he allegedly mugged a fan and then bragged about the attack.

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Residents impacted by Hurricane Laura now have until November 27^th to register for FEMA disaster assistance Spokesperson Melissa Wilkins says there are three ways residents you can register…

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That number is 1-800-621-FEMA

Tropical storm Zeta is beginning to strengthen. The 10 o’clock advisory from the National Hurricane Center indicates maximum sustained winds of 70 miles per hour, just a few miles below hurricane one status at 74 miles per hour. Zeta is 435 miles south of New Orleans moving northwest at 15 miles per hour and a turn to the north is expected overnight.  Zeta is forecast to make landfall Wednesday evening. A hurricane warning is in effect from Morgan City to the Mississippi/Alabama border.

Residents impacted by Hurricane Laura now have another month to register for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA Spokesperson Melissa Wilkins says homeowners and renters can apply for aid which includes temporary housing, rental assistance and to repair or replace damage to property.

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Southeast Louisiana coastal parishes are prepping for Category One Hurricane conditions as Zeta is expected to make landfall Wednesday night. Lieutenant Brennan Matherne with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office says that Lafourche parish is expecting significant winds to be the biggest impact from this storm.

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Due to the expected high winds, Lt. Matherne advises residents to tie down any loose furniture around their home before Wednesday evening.

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Zeta is expected to bring two to four inches of rain and a storm surge along Louisiana’s southeastern coastline of two to six feet.

Zeta is expected to be more of a wind event than a rain event, with rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches. State climatologist Barry Keim says a storm surge warning is in place from the Atchafalaya River to the Pearl River, basically all of southeast Louisiana, between two and six feet.

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Zeta is projected to be a fast-moving storm which should help reduce the damage, however, when the storm finally passes through, John Rahaim (Ram) the Director of Emergency Preparedness for St. Bernard Parish expects a wide variety of damage to be present in the area.

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Currently, Zeta is a tropical storm located approximately 410 miles south-southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River, with sustained winds at 65 miles per hour moving northwest at 14 miles per hour. It’s expected to be at or near Category One strength when it makes landfall Wednesday night.

Metairie native, Judge Amy Coney Barrett has been confirmed to the US Supreme Court, filling a vacancy left by the departed Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Senator John Kennedy touted the nomination saying Barrett is a judge who understands judicial restraint.

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Residents impacted by Hurricane Laura now have another month to register for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA Spokesperson Melissa Wilkins says homeowners and renters can apply for aid which includes temporary housing, rental assistance and to repair or replace damage to property.

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You can register by calling 1-800-621-FEMA or visit disaster-assistance-dot-gov

The latest update from the National Hurricane Center has Tropical Storm Zeta 410 miles south-southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River, with sustained winds at 65 miles per hour moving northwest at 14 miles per hour. Zeta is forecast to become a hurricane again overnight and be at or near hurricane strength when it reaches the northern Gulf Coast Wednesday evening.

Coastal parishes in southeast Louisiana are bracing for their first direct hit from a hurricane this year. Taylor Sharp has more….

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A hurricane warning is in effect from Morgan City to the Mississippi/Alabama border as tropical storm Zeta is expected to strengthen to Category One hurricane. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Zeta is expected to bring hurricane conditions to portions of the Northern Gulf of Mexico Wednesday evening.

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Rainfall amounts are predicted to be between two and four inches.

Zeta is expected to move quickly through the state at over 20 miles an hour delivering little rain but some potential hurricane-force winds. Director of Emergency Preparedness for St. Bernard Parish John Rahaim says he expects a wide variety of damage to be present in the area.

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A storm surge warning is in effect from the mouth of the Atchafalaya River to Navarre Florida.

The latest update from the National Hurricane Center has Tropical Storm Zeta 410 miles south-southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River, with sustained to winds at 65 miles per hour moving northwest at 14 miles per hour. Zeta is forecast to become a hurricane again overnight and be at or near hurricane strength when it reaches the northern Gulf Coast late Wednesday. A hurricane warning is in effect from Morgan City to the Mississippi/Alabama border and a storm surge warning for the mouth of the Atchafalaya River to Navarre Florida.

If you haven’t applied for FEMA aid related to damage from Hurricane Laura you still have some time to register a claim, the agency has pushed the deadline back to November 27^th. FEMA Spokesperson Melissa Wilkins says FEMA assistance can cover a range of expenses from housing to medical care.

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The deadline for Hurricane Delta has been extended to December 15^th.

Southeast Louisiana is on alert as Tropical Storm Zeta is expected to make landfall tomorrow night as a category 1 hurricane. John Rahaim (Ram) the Director of Emergency Preparedness for St. Bernard Parish says they are bracing for winds up to 90 miles per hour tomorrow night…

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St. Bernard is not the only parish prepping to Zeta, Lieutenant Brennan Matherne with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office says due to the expected high winds he’s encouraging residents to tie down any loose furniture around their home.

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Zeta is expected to be more of a wind event than a rain event, with rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches. Strom surge in Louisiana is expected to be between four and six feet.

A hurricane warning is in effect from Morgan City to the Mississippi/Alabama border as residents prepare for the fifth named storm of the season to impact the Bayou State. State Climatologist Barry Keim says most of the models are in agreement on Zeta’s path as the cone of uncertainty begins to narrow.

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Southeastern Louisiana coastal parishes are making preps for what’s expected to be Hurricane Zeta’s arrival Wednesday night. Lieutenant Brennan Matherne with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office says they are expecting significant winds to be the biggest impact from this storm. Lt. Matherne advises residents to prepare today and tie down any loose furniture around their home.

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LSU police have arrested a member of the cleaning crew at Tiger Stadium after he allegedly mugged a fan and then bragged about the attack. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Residents impacted by Hurricane Laura now have until November 27^th to register for FEMA disaster assistance Spokesperson Melissa Wilkins says there are three ways residents you can register…

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The number is 1-800-621-FEMA

A hurricane warning is in effect from Morgan City to the Mississippi/Alabama border. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Zeta is expected to bring hurricane conditions to portions of the Northern Gulf of Mexico Wednesday.

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Coastal parishes in southeast Louisiana are bracing for their first direct hit from a hurricane this year.

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Metairie native, Judge Amy Coney Barrett has been confirmed to the US Supreme Court, filling a vacancy left by the departed Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Senator John Kennedy touted the nomination saying Barrett is a judge who understands judicial restraint.

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The vote was 52-48 strictly along party lines with only one Republican joining with Democrats in voting against her nomination.

According to a report by the Louisiana Budget Project, the state saw a 28 percent increase in uninsured children between 2018 and 2019. LBP Policy Director Stacey Roussel says 50,000 Louisiana children went into the pandemic without health insurance, and that number is expected to rise for the 2020 report.

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Tropical Storm Zeta is expected to make landfall near southeast Louisiana on Wednesday night as a category 1 hurricane.  Residents in the area are bracing for impact as Louisiana will be hit by yet another storm.  John Rahaim is the Director of Emergency Preparedness for St. Bernard parish and he says that what is really putting citizens on edge is the fact that this storm will hit at night.

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St. Bernard is not the only parish preparing for the storm, Lieutenant Brennan Matherne with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office says that Lafourche parish is expecting significant winds to be the biggest impact from this storm.

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Due to the expected high winds, Lt. Matherne advises residents to tie down any loose furniture

The parents of 31-year old Trayford Pellerin, the black man who was shot by police August 21^st, are suing Lafayette Police for damages related to his death. Also named in the suit is Lafayette Consolidated Government and 10 police officers. Family attorney Chase Trichell says the family is not being properly informed about what happened the day Pellerin was fatally shot.

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According to a report by the Louisiana Budget Project, the state saw a 28 percent increase in uninsured children between 2018 and 2019. LBP Policy Director Stacey Roussel says many of the children who are going without insurance qualify for a range of federal and state programs.

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LBP says 50,000 Louisiana children went into the pandemic without health insurance.

A Hurricane Watch is in now effect from Morgan City to the

Mississippi/Alabama border, as Hurricane Zeta moves towards the Gulf of Mexico. State Climatologist Bary Keim says It will be the fifth named storm to make landfall in Louisiana in 2020 and Zeta ties a record for most named storms in a season with 27 which was set in 2005

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Governor Edwards files a lawsuit seeking to challenge a legislative petition filed Friday that overturns his public health emergency and COVID restrictions on businesses. Attorney General Jeff Landry says if the state penalizes you or tries to shut you down for not following the Governor’s orders…

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A bizarre killing spree in LaPalce Sunday claims the life of two females and injures siblings of the suspect. St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Trege says 23- year old Oscar Urisa allegedly attacked and killed his 31-year old girlfriend and her 15-year old sister with a machete.

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If Constitutional Amendment Six on the November ballot passes it would allow homeowners with higher incomes to qualify for the property tax assessment freeze. Robert Travis Scott of the Public Affairs Research Council says this proposed constitutional change should be attractive for those 65 and older and whose income falls in between the current levels…
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