We’re continuing to keep a close eye on Tropical Storm Francine. We’re awaiting an update from the National Hurricane Center at any moment. For now, Francine is a tropical storm packing maximum sustained winds of 65 miles an hour. It is expected to strengthen as it approaches the Louisiana Coast. Landfall is expected sometime tomorrow evening – we just don’t know at this time whether it will be as a Category One storm or a Category Two storm.

According to the current path, the eye of Francine is slated to pass through Lafayette. Mayor-President Monique Boulet has declared a state of emergency and is urging people in low-lying areas to evacuate.

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As people here in Louisiana are keeping an eye on what is expected to be Hurricane Francine, they’ll also have their eyes glued tonight to the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump.

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Some 66 new jobs will be coming in Ouachita Parish as Mid South Extrusion announces a 17-million-dollar investment at its facility there. The flexible film and bag manufacturer is installing two new state-of-the-art blown film extrusion lines to support growing demand from customers. The investment also means 189 current positions will be retained.