It’s proving to be a wet day for most of Louisiana today. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the heavy rains could wreak some havoc but the state actually needs rain.

Cut 8 (06)  “…moderate drought.”

The heavy rains are expected to continue through Friday; in fact, the southern third of the state is under a flash flood watch through that day.

GOHSEP releases an updated version of its “Get A Game Plan” app to improve disaster preparedness. Spokesman Mike Steele says users can now access vital information on shelter locations, road closures, and power outages, all within the app.

Cut 4 (08) “…supplies you may need.”

Download the app on the App Store and Google Play store or visit get-a-game-plan-dot-org for more information and resources.

Governor Landry is urging LSU to bring out its live mascot, Mike The Tiger, to football games. He made that request as he and three other conservative officials who are also veterinarians recently met with the dean of the school of veterinary medicine, Oliver Garden. Among the other officials present was Minden Representative Wayne McMahen, who Piper Hutchinson with the Louisiana Illuminator says was very skeptical of whether Landry’s request was a good idea.

Cut 10 (09) “…tiger new tricks.”

This latest request comes on the heels of Landry urging LSU and other state schools to have their athletes present during the playing of the national anthem and revoking scholarships for those who refuse to do so.

Speaking of LSU – the Tigers’ leading rusher in Sunday’s loss to USC reportedly tore his ACL in practice yesterday and is out for the season. John Emery rushed for 61 yards in his first game back since tearing his ACL in his right knee last November.