Officials continue to monitor a broad area of low pressure in the western Gulf of Mexico. Jonathan Brazzell, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says the main story with this potential tropical storm, which is headed for the Texas coastline, is not the wind, but the rain…:
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We’ve already seen some of the outer bands of this area of low pressure bring periods of rain to Louisiana today.

Former NFL player Darren Sharper pleaded guilty today in an Orleans Parish courtroom to two counts of forcible rape and one count of simple rape as part of a so called global arrangement. Legal analyst Tim Meche says it appears the former Saints star and his lawyers were able to use his multiple criminal acts in multiple states to his advantage…:
CUT 14 (07) “harshly”
Sharper has admitted to raping at least nine women in four states

Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain credits deputy Wayne Walker for noticing a crack in a temporary levee that eventually gave way flooding Colfax Mudfest Recreational Park over the weekend. McCain says over 110 people had to be rescued as it was incredible to see how fast the water moved in….
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He says there are still dozens of vehicles stranded in the area.

State Police say two people have been arrested in connection with a March fatal hit and run in St. Mary Parish. 33-year-old Kista Sedotal of Jeanerette was struck twice and killed while walking along LA 182. Master Trooper Brooks David…:
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He says they believe 46-year-old Brian Timken of New Iberia initially hit the victim then she was hit again by 25-year-old Kayla Norris of Franklin. Timken was arrested on hit and run and obstruction. Norris was charged with hit and run.