Southeast Louisiana remains under a tornado watch until six PM tonight. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a strong cold front brought heavy rainfall and strong winds to the entire state today…
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There are reports of scattered power outages.

A Texas motorist traveling on the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge was arrested yesterday for allegedly performing lewd acts on himself with his two young girls in the car. State Police Sergeant Jared Sandifer.
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47-year-old James Toomey of Spring, Texas, has been charged with Indecent Behavior and Contributing to the Delinquency of Juveniles.

There’s some good news regarding the number of traffic fatalities in Louisiana. State Police Trooper Glenn Younger says 655 have died in traffic crashes this year, but that’s a double-digit percent decline from this same time last year…
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Younger says you can expect increased patrols during the New Year’s holiday.

One of the two men suspected in the double homicide of an elderly couple near Lacassine is in custody. Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff Chief Deputy Chris Ivey says 21-year-old Jordan Legros of Welsh turned himself in last night, which is a relief to those who knew the victims, Walter and Darlene Gotreaux…
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The search continues for 23-year-old Javari Guidry.