The National Hurricane Center will begin issuing separate storm surge warnings with next year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season. Storm surge is often cited as the greatest threat to life and property from a tropical cyclone. Storm Surge Specialist, Jamie Rhome, says this has been many years in the making…:
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He says the watches and warnings will highlight life threatening conditions.

Angola warden Burl Cain says he’s thinking about running for governor. The 72-year-old republican says he’s receiving encouragement to run and he’s weighing his options…:
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Cain says he’s humbled that there are people who want him to run the state, after serving as the warden of the Louisiana State Penitentiary for 20 years.

As Christmas approaches, many people struggle with keeping their Christmas trees fresh. Scott Carwile reports…:
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Gas dropped another two cents last night. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular is $2.44 over 10 cents less than this time last week according to the American Automobile Association.