Lawmakers have until 6 pm on Wednesday to figure out how to solve the state’s budget deficit. Emelie Gunn has more on what’s being proposed in the last days of the special session…
St. Tammany parish sheriff’s detectives are investigating the death of a man from Abita Springs. Investigators say the case is still pending, including autopsy results, identification of the man and determination of the cause of death.
Residents of St. Joseph are petitioning the state government for better water. Garrett Boyte of St. Joseph says manganese is found in St. Joseph’s water at alarmingly high amounts and it has been linked to adverse health effects, especially for infants. Boyte met with Governor John Bel Edwards today and he says the governor is considering proposed legislation to fix Louisiana’s water problems.
Boyte says 400 water systems in the state are facing similar issues.
Multiple flash flood watches are in effect as north and south Louisiana will see some heavy rainfall. CS Ross with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says we’ll see heavy downpours throughout the week. He says Louisiana will experience storms bringing in high winds and the chance of hail and tornadoes. Ross says there’s also the chance for severe weather moving into Louisiana from Texas.