A flood watch is in effect for nearly all of South Louisiana. National Weather Service Meteorologist Kevin Gilmore says the area is expected to get heavy rainfall over the next couple days. As for how much?
Gilmore says the prolonged rain is causing the soil to become saturated, increasing the chances of flooding.
If you want to join the next cadet class for the Louisiana State Police, time is running out to apply. The deadline for applying for the 106th Cadet Class is September 18th, less than two weeks away. Lieutenant Robert Fontenot says just being approved to go through academy yields a handsome starting salary.
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By the end of that first year, the salary for rookie troopers will increase to 61-thousand dollars a year.
Louisiana experienced a significant reduction in highway deaths in 2023, with data showing 811 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes with a 10.5% decrease compared to the previous year.
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The 11-year-old accused of killing former Minden Mayor Joe Cornelieus and his daughter has pleaded not guilty though his public defender. Judge Sherb Sentell accepted the plea and revoked the juvenile’s $500,000 bond meaning he will remain in custody until trial.