The western edge of Louisiana is now in the cone of uncertainty for Tropical Storm Beryl, but meteorologist Jonathan Brazzell with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says a landfall as a hurricane in south Texas is what is what’s expected. Brazzell says Louisiana could expect heavy down pours next week….
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Beryl weakened into a tropical storm this afternoon as it moved over Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says 31-year-old Sarah Folse and 52-year-old Deanna Witten, both of Amite, turned themselves in yesterday after they allegedly stole three German Shepherd puppies last weekend from a home in the Loranger area. TPSO spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says surveillance video shows two women taking the dogs from the homeowner’s back porch.
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The search for the puppies continues.

State Police says there are multiple benefits to having a concealed handgun permit, even though Louisiana law now allows adults who are not felons to conceal carry without a permit. Brooke Thorington has more…
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The state transportation department says concrete has been poured for new lanes on the 1-20 rehab project in Bossier City. DOTD spokesperson Erin Buchanan says it’s an important milestone for the 120-million dollar project and other work is also underway…
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