There is a flood watch in effect for southeast Louisiana this weekend until 6pm tomorrow. Rain projections could be between 2-5 inches with locally higher amounts possible according to Gavin Phillips with the National Weather Service in Slidell. He says dryer conditions and cooler temperatures lie ahead as we enter next week…but wet weather will be back soon…:
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Might be a good weekend to catch a movie inside. That’s what Senator David Vitter is hoping we’ll do to go see The Interview and send a message to North Korea that America doesn’t tolerate cyber attacks. Vitter says he’s also written a letter to President Obama asking him to show the movie at the White House for Members of Congress…:
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Vitter also cautions the movie is rated R and might be considered crude to some.

Lots of folks will be out and about shopping this weekend and returning Christmas presents that either weren’t popular or didn’t fit. Cynthia Albert, with the Better Business Bureau says there are a few things to be aware of if you’re making a return. She says first of all you need to find out what the store’s policy is…:
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She says if you are having a problem returning something and think you’re entitled to a refund you can call your local Better Business Bureau.

A national media report has labeled Louisiana as the number one place to produce movies. The report , featured on morning television Friday, pointed out Louisiana leads Canada and California as locations of productions. Eighteen movies released last year were shot here.