Governor Edwards says Louisiana now has some of the toughest anti-hazing laws in the nation, inspired by the death of LSU student Maxwell Gruver. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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Two newlyweds have been arrested after leaving their kids in the car while getting their marriage license at the Caddo Parish Courthouse. 23-year-old Courtney Carrol of Ball and 22-year-old Garret Poole of Pollock have been charged with child desertion after a courthouse employee found the children in the vehicle with the air conditioner on, and a door cracked open.
The 2018 Atlantic Hurricane season officially starts today despite the fact that the Gulf Coast has already seen its first named storm of the year. NOAA projects 10 to 16 named storms, 5 to 9 hurricanes, and 1 to 4 major hurricanes. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we’ve seen an uptick in storm activity since the 90s, and projections will trend towards busier seasons until there’s a noticeable change in the pattern.
Last year’s historic hurricane season claimed lives across the Gulf and caused nearly 300 billion dollars in damage.
A major road closure is expected for the Mississippi River Bridge in Port Allen/Baton Rouge, starting Friday night at 7pm and ending noon Sunday. The eastbound lane will be shut down for some repair work. It’s the second weekend for the repairs. DOTD Spokesperson Rodney Mallet says if you’ve got road plans that lead you through BR this weekend, plan accordingly.