The oppressive weather has 95 percent of the state drought according to the U-S Drought Monitor. State climatologist Barry Keim says the southwest corner of Louisiana is classified as exceptionally dry along with Northshore and the Baton Rouge area. Keim says almost 70 percent of the state is in D3 or D4 status.
Cut 10 (08) “…across Louisiana”
The U-S Drought Monitor is released on Thursdays.
Treasurer John Schroder launches an attack ad linking gubernatorial opponent Jeff Landry to a Texas attorney accused of scamming property owners after the 2020 hurricanes. ULM Political Science Professor Dr. Joshua Stockley says with a televised debate tonight it’s not a coincidence the ad started today…
The debate is at 7 o’clock.
Christmas Town Christmas Tree farm in Tangipahoa Parish announced they are closing for the 2023 season due to extreme drought. Teiko Foxx has more…
After the State Fire Marshal’s Office said residents can resume outdoor grilling even with the statewide burn ban in place, LSU says tailgaters can grill out this Saturday before the Grambling game on campus. However, you are urged to be extremely careful when doing so.