In its preliminary report on the tornado that struck St. Bernard Parish this week, the National Weather Service says it MAY have been a record-breaker. NWS New Orleans forecaster Lauren Nash says preliminary damage assessment indicates the twister WAS a very stronger EF-3…:
Cut 10 (14) “…two of those houses.”
Nash says the Arabi tornado had max winds at 160 miles per hour.
Within hours of the tornado that hit Arabi, Michael Williamson, CEO of the United Way of Southeast Louisiana says they launched a link on their website at UnitedWaySELA-dot org to collect donations and they’ve received a tremendous outpouring. There you can find a list of supplies to drop off at their New Orleans office or make a monetary donation.
Cut 8 (08) “…stretch a dollar.”
Legislation that would force a person found guilty of vehicular homicide to pay restitution to the children of a parent who dies in the crash heads to the House floor. Valerie Sanders testified in favor of the bill after her son was killed by a drunk driver and left behind two small children to be raised by her son’s widow.
Cut 14 (10) “…financial responsibility.”
The measure heads to the House floor.
The Louisiana Board of Regents has set a goal of 60 percent of working adults with a degree or credential of some type by 2030. To help get there, Dr. Tristan Denly says Louisiana colleges and universities will be removing what has been a significant barrier for many in completing their coursework…remedial studies.