Legislation filed for the upcoming regular session would prohibit the use of drones from conducting surveillance of correctional facilities and public and private schools. Author of the measure, Lake Charles Representative Stephen Dwight, says drones are so common now that they just want to protect the people of Louisiana…

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Dwight proposed the legislation after the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff requested a law to stop the use of drones from flying over his jail.

Rain and the possibility of severe weather is expected statewide today as a cold front moves across the state. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the threat of damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes will persist throughout the day. He says the front should move out of the state by Friday, leaving us with a nice, chilly weekend ahead…

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Up to a 100% chance of snow is expected late tonight in north Louisiana.

An officer involved shooting in St. Landry Parish, following a four-hour hostage standoff, has left a Scott man dead. St. Landry Sheriff’s officials say 40-year-old Timothy Albert was holding his girlfriend hostage inside a home outside of Port Barre. Albert was shot and killed by officers after he reportedly pointed a high-powered rifle at them as they entered the home. The woman was unharmed, as was the couple’s 3-year-old daughter who was removed from the home by police early in the situation.

An app developed in Lake Charles providing delivery from local restaurants is starting to launch in new areas throughout the state. Michelle Southern reports…

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