Drought conditions have been expanding across the Bayou State, but Louisiana is set to receive some much needed rain this weekend. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says two inches of rain could fall across south Louisiana tomorrow and Sunday…
And that widespread rain should take a bite out of the drought in a number of parishes.
In a letter to President Trump, Congressman Clay Higgins is asking that all shrimp imports be paused. Higgins says radioactive shrimp on grocery store shelves is a significant public health threat. Acy Cooper, the president of the Louisiana Shrimp Association, fully supports a suspension of shrimp imports.
Louisiana is taking steps to make sure the elderly, disabled and children that are SNAP recipients will continue to receive benefits despite the government shutdown. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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A 21-year-old Abita Springs man is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his four-year-old sister. Detectives say Davahn Profit intentionally injured his little sister to the point that she had to be rushed to the hospital. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office would not elaborate on the nature of the girl’s injuries.