There’s been growing support for the number two amendment option on the November ballot, but not all District Attorneys are on board with the move to require unanimous jury verdicts in felony cases. Tangipahoa, Livingston, and Helena Parish District Attorney Scott Perrilloux says he’s concerned it would delay justice for victims.
DAs in four of Louisiana’s largest parishes, along with both Republican and Democratic state parties have come out in support of the initiative.
There’s another month left of the hurricane season, but State Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s highly unlikely we’ll be hit in the next 30 days. Keim notes there’s always a chance of some development, but the late season climate just isn’t suited to producing hurricanes.
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Louisiana has not been hit by a November hurricane in the 167-year-old record.
The overnight hours saw wild weather passing through the bayou state and brought significant damage to areas across Louisiana, with downed trees, closed roads, and debris. Among the areas impacted, Washington Parish Chief Deputy Mike Haley says two elderly men were injured when the mobile home they were in was turned over by the force of the winds.
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One of the men sustained minor injuries, while the other suffered a broken arm.
And downed trees mean downed powerlines, as Thousands lost power in central Louisiana today as the result that nasty post-Halloween storm. Cleco spokesperson Jennifer Cahill says they’re calling in extra help to get the lights back on.
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She says there’s a chance that many customers will still be without power tonight, so if you are medically disabled or have children, you may want to make some arrangements.