Tropical Storm Bertha’s formation off the coast of South Carolina today makes it two named storms so far this year before the start of the official hurricane season June 1st. This is the third time since 2012 we’ve had two named storms form before the season started so what’s behind the recent trend?
That’s State Climatologist Barry Keim who says those years ended with above-average activity.
A House committee approves legislation terminating lawsuits filed by local governments against the oil and gas industry for alleged coastal damage. Former state senator and current director of the Port of Iberia Craig Romero says the lawsuits are a big problem for the industry…
Opponents say if the industry didn’t want to get sued, they shouldn’t have polluted the state’s coast.
The Louisiana Department of Education is helping ensure childcare centers reopen safely…
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A State Police Trooper who died after being struck by a Hammond Police vehicle that was pursuing a fleeing suspect will be laid to rest Thursday in Hammond, and remembered at a ceremony at the University Center on Southeastern’s campus. Attendees will be socially distanced and temperature checked upon entry, and those unable to attend the ceremony can watch via a live stream being provided on State Police’s Facebook page. George Baker was 33-years-old.