St. James Sheriff Willy Martin says two people were killed and 30 people were injured after a tornado ripped through an RV park in Convent. The governor’s office of homeland security and emergency preparedness spokesperson, Mike Steele, says the twister caused extensive damage…:
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Officials said more than 40 people were injured, and seven of them critically. Governor John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency in seven parishes hit with severe weather.

A deadly officer involved shooting in Baton Rouge is being investigated by State Police and the DA’s office. Officials say the deceased man had earlier in the day attacked a woman and her child with mace, then threatened to jump off the Mississippi River Bridge. Apparently he attempted to ram cops with his vehicle when he was shot and killed. The sheriff said 6 deputies were involved.

It’s higher education day at the state capitol, and students are expected to rally on the steps of the capitol. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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At least seven tornadoes hit southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi Tuesday according to the National Weather Service. Teams are being sent out this morning to document the damage. St. James, St. John and Assumption appear to be the parishes hit hardest.