Beryl, who made landfall early this morning in Texas has been downgraded to a tropical storm. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana will see some rain and storm surge values are predicted to be less than three feet along Louisiana’s southwestern coast, causing some issues because a three-foot surge is not insignificant.
The western half of the state is under a tornado watch until 10 pm.
In Avoyelles Parish, 29-year-old Zachary Stephen Bullitt of Marksville has been arrested for the shooting death of his grandmother 76-year-old Nellie Whitstine Rousseau. The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office says they responded to a reported homicide Saturday afternoon. Bullitt has been arrested and charged with First-Degree Murder and Obstruction of Justice. Bond has not been set and the investigation is ongoing.
President Joe Biden has announced he has no plans to step aside as the Democratic presidential nominee after a lackluster debate performance that did little to dispel rumors about any declining cognitive abilities. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says despite this, some Democrats are hesitant to rally behind Biden.
Louisiana’s 2024 I Voted Stickers have been unveiled, featuring a crawfish named Mark D’Ballot. This year’s sticker was designed by Shreveport artist William Joyce who says he wanted Mark to look more cheerful about casting his ballot to ensure people are enticed to vote and feel proud once they do.