The Storm Prediction Center puts Monroe, Alexandria, the Delta Parishes, Baton Rouge, and Hammond under a four out of five risk for severe weather. There’s the potential for tornadoes and damaging straight-line winds. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the entire state needs to be on its toes…
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The Louisiana House approves a bill that gives adoptees access to their birth certificate once they reach the age of 24. Rosepine Representative Charles Owen, who’s adopted himself, says adopted children born in Louisiana are barred from seeing their original birth certificate unless they provide a judge with a compelling reason like…
Cut 3 (11) “…compelling reason.”
The bill heads to the Senate for more discussion.

How do Louisiana voters feel about a few of our statewide elected officials? A new poll says “not that great.” David Grubb has more.
Cut 2 (34) “…I’m David Grubb.”