The powerful storm system that moved through Louisiana has claimed three lives. The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s office says two people died in the Haughton area when strong winds possibly associated with a tornado moved a home 200 feet away from its foundation, killing the two people inside. Three dogs inside the home are also unaccounated for. A preliminary report says at least 50 homes damaged in the area.

Another death has been reported in Caddo Parish. Authorities say a large tree fell on a home in Oil City killing an elderly man inside. His wife was not injured.

Thousands are without power across the state because of the high winds associated with the strong squall line. About 35-thousand Entergy customers are without electricity. Cleco reported earlier this morning that 12-thousand of its customers were without power. SWEPCO’s latest update says 22-thousand of its customers are in the dark.

Coach O’s hometown of Larose in Lafourche Parish has a special electricity in the air as the LSU Tigers are at the doorstep of a national championship.
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The LSU/Clemson showdown in the Dome Monday night is expected to bring a lot of revenue and national attention to the state. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says it’s exposure you just can’t pay for…
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LSU students at the Baton Rouge campus do not have to worry about school on Monday and Tuesday, classes have been canceled both days.