The National Weather Service (NWS) in Shreveport issued a record 67 tornado warnings across the ArkLaTex Monday due to the impact of Hurricane Beryl. Sean Richardson has more.
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The Democratic National Convention will be held next month, and Louisiana will have 53 delegates present. According to one of them, he believes the vast majority will support President Biden. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Shreveport issued a record 67 tornado warnings across the ArkLaTex Monday due to the impact of Hurricane Beryl. NWS Meteorologist Ryan Knapp…
This unprecedented activity caused widespread power outages, damage to structures and numerous trees were toppled over. The NWS has confirmed 5 tornados so far and will continue to survey the area…
At least two of the five tornadoes they confirmed on Monday were an EF 2, with peak winds around 125 miles per hour. Both of those tornadoes touched down in Sabine and crossed into DeSoto parishes.
Knapp says Beryl is an example of how hurricanes and tropical storms can impact communities hundreds of miles away from the coastline…
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Of the 67 tornado warnings across the region, 18 included Central Louisiana parishes.
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Of the 53 Louisiana delegates attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month, delegate and Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis says the vast majority will cast their ballot for President Biden. Since Biden’s debate performance, Lewis says there are legitimate concerns about his health…
Lewis says it’s one thing for Biden to say he’s fit for office for a second term, but now he has to show it to American voters…
Lewis says he believes the hysteria over Biden’s health will calm down and by mid-August delegates will be…
The Democratic Convention will be held August 19-20.
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Walmart’s 11th Annual Open Call, held virtually across the United States lets entrepreneurs pitch their products to Walmart buyers. Walmart spokesperson Mark Espinosa says the Open Call aligns with Walmart’s broader strategy to spend an additional $350 billion on items made, grown, or assembled in the U.S.
Selected applicants gain access to Walmart’s extensive distribution network, which can significantly boost their business growth.
Entrepreneurs who get selected will be notified the week of August 20th to pitch their product in Bentonville, AK on September 24-25. Espinosa says it all comes down to the pitch…
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The deadline for applications is July 15. Go to WALMART.COM/OPENCALL to apply
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says her criminal division has started an investigation into the ankle monitoring contract with the Juvenile Court system in New Orleans. It’s in response to a Fox 8 TV report that said a 15-year-old, who allegedly fatally shot New Orleans tour guide Kristie Thibodaux, was wearing a deactivated court-ordered ankle monitor.,,,
Kevin Nunez is accused of killing Thibodeaux as she sat in her car near Jackson Square on June 30th. Nunez is one of three teens arrested and charged in the 43-year-old’s death.
WWL-TV reports Nunez was released from juvenile justice custody in May after convicted for domestic abuse battery, illegal possession of a handgun and seven counts of aggravated assault with a firearm. Murrill is also calling on the Louisiana Supreme Court to make sure judges are not allowing violent offenders back on the street