3:30 LRN Newscast March 29

There’s another threat of severe weather tomorrow from a cold front that will sweep across Louisiana. The Storm Prediction Center puts Monroe, Alexandria, the Delta Parishes, Baton Rouge, and Hammond under a four out of five risk for severe weather. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this storm system is similar to the one that hit the state last week spawning a deadly tornado in St. Bernard Parish…:

CUT 08(08)      “…certainly at risk.”

Try to be prepared.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival starts one month from today, after having missed the last two years because of the pandemic. At a press event to announce the stage schedules, Lisa Alexis with the mayor’s office says hotels rooms are filling up fast…:

CUT 13(10)      “…that revenue.”

Headliners this year include the Who, Stevie Nicks, Willie Nelson, and Jimmy Buffet.

 

It’s “new year; same struggle” for a bill to fine drivers for holding a phone behind the wheel. David Grubb has more…:

CUT 02(34)      “…David Grubb.”

Members of the Senate Finance Committee grilled state Civil Service Commission leaders about hefty pay raises for its top three officials, while refusing any increases for rank & file employees. One received 11 raises in just three years; effectively DOUBLING her annual salary to over $120-k. No one any higher-up in state government knew anything about the raises.