Tropical Depression Number Nine is expected to strengthen into a Tropical Storm and eventually enter the Gulf of Mexico. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the system is just north of Aruba and is starting to organize. He says it’s expected to reach the gulf on Tuesday morning after it crosses western Cuba as a hurricane.
Right now, it doesn’t appear as if Louisiana will be impacted by the storm but that could change.
Louisiana Tech is preparing the college for takeoff with an aviation partnership with United Airlines. Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Karl Puljak (pull-yak) says it’s a first of its kind of collaboration for the university and their aviation students will benefit immensely and be able to take flight with state-of-the-art technology.
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The program will also act as a fast track for graduates and careers with their commuter airlines.
Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day returns tomorrow to four locations around the state. Trey Iles is with the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries and says they are hosting events in Haughton, Monroe, Woodworth, and Baton Rouge. Each location’s events vary but all include outdoor exhibits, as well as hunting and fishing opportunities.
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Iles says each location will have free food, live animal demonstrations, and a fishing tournament for the kids.