More than two dozen homes suffered damage when an EF-2 tornado ripped through an area south of Lake Charles early yesterday afternoon. The storm left two people with minor injuries. Governor John Bel Edwards surveyed the area this morning…:

CUT 06(09)      “…from flying debris.”

Remember it’s been just a little over a year since Lake Charles was hit by two hurricanes.

A traffic accident Wednesday on Interstate 12 claims the life of the wife of Louisiana Oil and Gas Association founder Don Briggs. Briggs was sent to the hospital and is expected to recover. State Police Trooper Clay Huggins says it happened in Tangipahoa Parish, when Brigg’s SUV collided with a truck stopped in heavy traffic, then careened off the roadway and overturned…:

CUT 13(10)      “deceased at the scene.”

State Police are investigating the crash.

A suspected road rage incident Wednesday night leaves a 65-year old woman dead and a 23-year old man behind bars in Bossier City. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 01(34)      “…Thorington.”

The sex crimes trial of former St. Tammany Sheriff Jack Strain went abruptly into recess when a witness for the prosecution – one of Strain’s alleged victims – had an emotional outburst. The witness called Strain a coward and said he should admit his crimes. Strain is accused of molesting several young men both before and during his time as sheriff.