Strong storms ripped through the state last night, but the line continues to move off to our east. 9 parishes in far southeast Louisiana are those that remain under a tornado watch through nine this morning. Flash flood watches span most of the bottom half of the state.

A measure in the Governor’s proposed criminal justice package for the regular session seeks to improve police training. Baton Rouge Representative Ted James authors a bill that strengthens requirements for the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training, or POST. James says this bill requires all officers to complete 400 hours of this training, with an additional 20 hours annually…:
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He is optimistic this modernized training can help ease tensions and build trust between law enforcement and the public.

You can now donate household items to flood victims through the new online donation campaign CrowdRelief. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office says a three year old and her mother died after a suspected tornado flipped over the trailer they were in Breaux Bridge. They have been identified as 38-year-old Francine Gotch, and her daughter, 3-year-old Nevaeh Alexander.