There have been at least 3 tornadoes that have touched down in southeast Louisiana as a strong storm system continues to rip through the Deep South. Officials in Livingston Parish say two twisters touched down in Killian today, damaging homes and injuring two people. Mark Harrell, director of the Livingston Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness, says they know of 5 residences impacted…:
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He says two people in a home that was hit sustained minor injuries.

Forecasters say another tornado hit Donaldsonville, and this man describes what he saw in New Orleans East…:
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Tornado watches remain in place through 2pm for 25 parishes.

Lawmakers are looking at proposed budget cuts ahead of next week’s deficit eliminating special session. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Superstar actress Annette Bening has been cast to play former Governor Kathleen Blanco in the next American Crime Story which will be about Hurricane Katrina. Producers say the next installment of the Emmy award winning franchise will air in 2018.