Authorities suspect the plane that lost contact with the tower yesterday shortly after launching from the Shreveport Downtown Airport may be located just north of the airport in the Red River. Caddo Parish Spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says the plane launched at 1037 yesterday, and authorities say no one saw what happened next.
Cut 9 (12) “…radio.”
When asked whether anyone had survived the incident, Chadwick says they have not heard from anyone on the flight.
Louisiana has declared a state of emergency as the Mississippi River approaches flood levels. The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele says this precaution is taken to speed up any support process needed for areas throughout the Bayou State…
Congressman Garret Graves will head the Republican side of the newly reformed Climate Crisis Panel. Matt Doyle talked to the Congressman about the high profile appointment…
Mardi Gras celebrations continue around the state. In Lafayette, the weekend festivities get kicked off tonight, with parades on Saturday. Executive Director of Convention and Visitors Commission Ben Berthelot says they are expecting great crowds with lots of great music.