The eyewall of Zeta is moving over the city of New Orleans and 276-thousand are without power in the area as conditions worsen in the Crescent City. The National Weather Service said Zeta came ashore near Cocodrie with sustained winds of 110 mph shortly after 4 pm. Maximum sustained winds are now at 105 mph moving North Northeast at 25 miles per hour. The National Hurricane Center says Zeta is responsible for life-threatening surge and strong winds across southeast Louisiana.
Governor John Bel Edwards says unfortunately it will be a rough evening for southeastern Louisiana…
The family of a mentally ill Shreveport man who died after an incident with police is seeking a 25-million-dollar settlement from the city.
The head of State Police is retiring while the L-S-P is the subject of a federal civil rights investigation looking into the death of a Black man while in State Police custody last year. Colonel Kevin Reeves’ retirement is effective Friday. Governor John Bel Edwards praised Reeves’ tenure…