Some parts of South Louisiana saw over a foot of rain yesterday and last night as a result of a slow-moving storm system and the National Weather Service says there’s a moderate risk for more excessive rainfall through tonight for south and central Louisiana. Governor Edwards has issued a state of emergency and will provide more information at a 3:30 Press conference on the flooding that’s already occurred in the Lake Charles and Baton Rouge areas.

Baton Rouge and Celtic Studios are set to play host to the crew of a new 40 million dollar Disney plus feature film. Matt Doyle has the story.
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A Houma woman is facing numerous charges after she posed online as a teenager to lure juveniles into human trafficking. Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet says 39-year old Angela Lirette allegedly made contact with several teenagers and even had a sexual relationship with one teen.
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Soignet opted not to say how many victims were involved.

A tense debate over the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine erupted in the House Civil Law Committee yesterday as Amite Representative Robby Carter discussed his desire for as many people as possible to get vaccinated, but Candace Timphony was there to support bills that would prohibit the state from mandating vaccines to enter state buildings or get licenses or degrees from a university..
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The bill passed and heads to the House floor for more discussion.