The National Weather Service says 10 to 13 inches of rain has fallen in some parts of southwest Louisiana today. Numerous roads are closed in the Lake Charles area and there are reports of rainwater getting into homes. Meteorologist Donald Jones says after dealing with two major hurricanes and a winter storm in the last year, a flooding event is the last thing they need in this area…
A flash flood watch is in effect for southwest Louisiana through Thursday night.
Former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer passed away this morning, he served as governor from 1988 to 1991. Former chief of staff Len Sanderson says Roemer only served one term but became a successful banker.
Roemer was 77.
The US Supreme Court rules 6-3 that a prior ruling deeming non-unanimous jury verdicts unconstitutional is not retroactive. Matt Doyle has the story…
The health department reports that 280 Louisianans are currently hospitalized with COVID-19. The last time the state reported a number in that range was March 23, 2020. The latest vaccine numbers show 1.4 million have completed their vaccine series.