Hurricane season officially begins in a week, and the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (or NOAA) predicts near-normal activity this year. 12-17 named storms, 5-9 of those hurricanes and 1-4 of those Cat 3 or higher. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the developing Pacific El Nino could help calm the tropics down a bit for us…:
CUT 15(13) “…deeper into the season.”
Hurricane Ida in 2021 was our last hurricane.
A bill to assure that public schools provide free and accessible feminine hygiene products for girls passed out of the House Education Committee un-opposed today. Speaking for the bill, Caddo high schooler Natalie Cockrell, who says she and classmates had to pitch in to buy what they needed once a month…:
CUT 11(06) “…than normal.”
The Senate has already passed the bill, by New Orleans Senator Aimee Freeman. It goes now to House Appropriations due to its cost to taxpayers.
Republican Senator Fred Mills from New Iberia is receiving strong backlash from his own party for voting against a bill to ban gender-affirming healthcare for transgender minors…:
CUT 01(39) “…Jeff Palermo.”
Opening today in Lafayette, the 35th annual Cajun Heartland State Fair; featuring live music, rides, food and even a big top circus style performances. The fair runs now through June 4th.