The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness continues 24/7 operations in the state emergency operations center as the threat of Tropical Storm Cindy continues. The system is expected to make landfall near the Louisiana/Texas border early Thursday morning. There have been isolated tornado warnings issued in Louisiana by the National Weather Service and several bands of rain have impacted the state. The potential for more rain and severe weather still exists.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says Cindy has sustained winds at about 50 mph, and will bring in a lot of wet weather…:
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He say the storm should be gone out of the state by tomorrow night.

Governor Edwards has declared a state of emergency. He says it’s too early to make any decisions about evacuations at this time.

There’s good news about injured Congressman Steve Scalise from the hospital where he’s staying. Doctors indicate the House Majority Whip, who was shot during a Congressional baseball practice last week, is now in fair condition. The FBI announced this morning that the shooter, James Hodgkinson, acted alone and had a grudge against the GOP…:
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That’s FBI Special Agent Tim Slater.

The Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board crowned the first woman, Chef Bonnie Breaux, the queen of Louisiana Seafood. After competing against 11 contestants, Breaux, of St. Martinville, took the title at the 10th annual Seafood Cook-Off in Lafayette. She says the honor is surreal…:
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The cook-off was moved to Lafayette from New Orleans this year.

Tropical Storm Cindy still remains a threat, Halen Doughty has more
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Mancuso says they’ve moved boats and high water vehicles to both sides of the river in preparation for the storm. He says they’re as ready as they can be…:
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The governor issued an emergency disaster declaration early Wednesday in advance of the storm.

The FBI says the man who allegedly shot Congressman Steve Scalise at a baseball practice last week has no ties to terrorism. FBI Special Agent Tim Slater says James Hodgekinson acted alone and has a history of anger problems…:
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Scalise’s condition has been upgraded to fair.

The Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board crowned the first woman, Chef Bonnie Breaux, the queen of Louisiana Seafood. The St. Martinville native took the title at the 10th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off in Lafayette. The event was moved from New Orleans this year to the Cajundome in order to help their struggling economy. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser…:
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Breaux received her crown from Monroe chef Cory Bahr who is a contestant on Food Network Star.

Tropical Storm Cindy has weakened a bit as of late this morning, but rain still remains a major threat. State Climatologist Barry Keim says three to five additional inches are possible across parts of Louisiana over the next couple of days, which includes the southern half of the state around through Shreveport. Keim says Cindy should finally leave Louisiana late Thursday night…:
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Gov. John Bel Edwards said today it’s too early to call for evacuations, but he’s encouraging residents to be prepared for flooding and high winds.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso says even if this storm isn’t as destructive as it could be, more storms could hit as the season progresses which is why it’s always good to be ready…:
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The FBI announced at a briefing this morning, James Hodgkinson, the man who shot Congressman Steve Scalise at a baseball practice last week, has no ties to terrorism. FBI Special Agent Tim Slater says their investigation into the shooting is still ongoing, as they aren’t sure exactly how the man knew practice was taking place that day…:
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Congressman Scalise continues to make good progress. He is now listed in fair condition and is beginning an extended period of healing and rehabilitation.

LSU faces Florida State again tonight in the College World Series. This time the loser will be eliminated. Shortstop Kramer Robertson on what it will take to beat F-S-U again…:
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First pitch is set for 6pm.’

Tropical Storm Cindy has weakened a bit as of late this morning, but rain still remains a major threat. State Climatologist Barry Keim says three to five additional inches are possible across parts of Louisiana over the next couple of days, which includes the southern half of the state around through Shreveport. Keim says Cindy should finally leave Louisiana late Thursday night…:
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Gov. John Bel Edwards said today it’s too early to call for evacuations, but he’s encouraging residents to be prepared for flooding and high winds.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso says even if this storm isn’t as destructive as it could be, more storms could hit as the season progresses which is why it’s always good to be ready…:
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The FBI announced at a briefing this morning, James Hodgkinson, the man who shot Congressman Steve Scalise at a baseball practice last week, has no ties to terrorism. FBI Special Agent Tim Slater says their investigation into the shooting is still ongoing, as they aren’t sure exactly how the man knew practice was taking place that day…:
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Congressman Scalise continues to make good progress. He is now listed in fair condition and is beginning an extended period of healing and rehabilitation.

LSU faces Florida State again tonight in the College World Series. This time the loser will be eliminated. Shortstop Kramer Robertson on what it will take to beat F-S-U again…:
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First pitch is set for 6pm.’

Tropical Storm Cindy has weakened but rain still remains a major threat. The system is expected to make landfall early tomorrow morning in western Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says there’s also the potential for tornadoes. She says Cindy is ingesting some dry air, which disrupts the rain a little but not enough to reduce the threat.

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Southwest Louisiana residents are ready for Tropical Storm Cindy. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso says they don’t expect this weather event to last long, maybe 24 hours, but it’s important to be prepared just in case…:

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Mancuso says deputies will be on standby to assist residents if needed.

There’s good news about injured Congressman Steve Scalise; and we know more about the Congressional baseball practice shooter. Michelle Southern reports…:

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The Quachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a three year old homicide after investigators were led to an abandoned home where remains have been located. Authorities are working to identify the victim and 24-year-old Titus Harris of West Monroe has been arrested in connection to the murder.

Tropical Storm Cindy has weakened slightly, but forecasters say the threat remains…:
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Gov. John Bel Edwards said today it’s too early to call for evacuations, but he’s encouraging residents to be prepared for flooding and high winds. The governor issued an emergency disaster declaration early Wednesday in advance of the storm. Tornado watches remain in effect for most of the southern half of the state through 7pm.

A chef from a restaurant in St. Martinville is the first woman to win the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off. Chef Bonnie Breaux took the title at the 10th annual event which took place in Lafayette this year. Chef Cory Bahr of Monroe, who is currently a contestant on Food Network Star, made the big announcement…:
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Breaux’s winning dish was a crackling crusted black drum with fennel marmalade, Abita Amber potatoes and jumbo lump crab meat.

There’s good news about injured Congressman Steve Scalise from the hospital where he’s staying. Doctors indicate the House Majority Whip, who was shot during a Congressional baseball practice last week, is now in fair condition. The FBI announced this morning that the shooter acted alone and had a history of anger issues…:
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That’s FBI Special Agent Tim Slater.

Tropical Storm Cindy has weakened a bit as of late this morning, but rain still remains a major threat. The system is expected to make landfall on the western Louisiana coast early tomorrow morning. That’s according to State Climatologist Barry Keim, who says Cindy has sustained winds at 50 mph, and will bring in a lot of wet weather…:
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In his update at this hour, Governor John Bel Edwards says they are taking the storm very seriously and they urge everyone in Louisiana to do the same.

There’s good news about injured Congressman Steve Scalise from the hospital where he’s staying. Doctors indicate the House Majority Whip, who was shot during a Congressional baseball practice last week, is now in fair condition. The FBI announced this morning that the shooter acted alone and had a history of anger issues.

The state Office of Tourism is now able to enter public-private partnerships to upgrade attractions at state parks…:
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