A 30-year-old mother and her eight-year-old son were killed last night from a tornado that tore through the Caddo Parish town of Keithville. In Union Parish, Farmerville Mayor John Crow says a twister hit a northern part of his town…
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Crow says several people were injured, but no serious injuries or deaths.

Children’s Hospital in New Orleans announces it’s open the first center in the Gulf South that’s designed to treat eating disorders involving kids. Doctor Amy Henke, pediatric psychologist at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans says even if a family does not live in New Orleans, they could still provide treatment with virtual visits…
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Henke eating disorders among children has risen significantly since COVID.

State lawmaker Blake Miguez represented the USA in the 2022 ISPC World Shoot on their way to a silver medal.
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A National Treasure series filmed in Baton Rouge debuts tonight on Disney Plus. The series uses multiple locations in Baton Rouge, like the Old State Capitol, the Old Governor’s Mansion, and the USS Kidd. Film Baton Rouge Executive Director Katie Pryor says when attractions like that are featured in a Disney production it’s a visual postcard on a global scale.
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A 30-year-old woman and her 8-year-old son were killed by a tornado that tore through the town of Keithville in Caddo Parish last night. Caddo Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Robert Jump says the tornado touched down in the Pecan Farms area

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Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator says the young boy was found dead in a wooded area the woman was found deceased one street over from where her home.

Since a law that allows those 24 and older who are adopted access to their original birth certificate went into effect more than 600 have applied. Leesville Representative Charles Owen, who authored the legislation says he’s grateful the legislature realized it’s ok to change a law you believe was intended to protect individuals but instead it hurts people.

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The law went into effect on August 1^st.

Erath Representative Blake Miguez won the silver medal for team USA in the 2022 IPSC World Shoot. Miguez, who’s been shooting since he was 12, is a former world-champion pistol shooter. He along with Team USA traveled to Thailand where Miguez finished in fifth place in his division.

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National Treasure the TV series begins streaming today on Disney+ and the series is not only shot in Baton Rouge it’s set there also. Film Baton Rouge Executive Director Katie Pryor says a Disney production is huge for the capital city and the old saying “if you build it, they will come” helps recruit other productions when they see what Baton Rouge can offer.

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A tornado in Keithville Tuesday leaves two persons dead. Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator’s office says a missing mother, whose home was destroyed by the twister, was found dead among debris one street over. Her son was found dead in a wooded area nearly a half-mile away. Crews continue to look for victims and survivors this morning.

In Union Parish, a tornado virtually levelled a neighborhood in Farmerville. At least 25 people are reported injured. The worst damage is reported along Highway 2 near Scotts Hideaway Road. A shelter is now open at the Farmerville Recreation Center.

Children’s Hospital in New Orleans opens the first eating disorder center in the state. CHNO psychologist Amy Henke says eating disorders among kids are on the rise…:

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A tornado watch is in effect until 1 pm for most of southern and southeastern Louisiana. Be alert for possible twisters, plus large hail, very high winds, heavy thunderstorms and possible flash flooding. The severe weather should move out later today, bringing clearer and cooler weather.

State Representative Blake Miguez represented the USA in the 2022 ISPC World Shoot on their way to a silver medal. Kace Kieschnick has the story…:

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A tornado watch is in effect until 1 this afternoon for a swath of parishes from Cameron in coastal western Louisiana to most all areas north of Lakes Maurepas and Ponchartrain. The National Weather Service says be alert for possible twisters, plus hail up to ping pong ball size, very high straight line winds and severe thunderstorms. The rough weather should start moving eastward by late afternoon.

A Caddo parish mother and son were killed by a tornado that destroyed their Keithville home Tuesday. Emergency workers are engaged in cleanup and searching for other survivors or possible victims today.

Residents of Farmerville in Union Parish are stunned by a twister that took out almost a whole neighborhood and injured 25 people. An emergency shelter is now open for those left without a home…right before Christmas.

A member of the state legislature wins acclaim for his marksmanship skills. Erath Rep. Blake Miguez took the silver for Team USA in this year’s IPSC World Shoot. The 30-year competitive pistol shooting veteran said this competition was especially tough…:

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Miguez is a former World Champ at pistol shooting.

“National Treasure: Edge of History” debuts tonight on Disney+. The series, which was filmed earlier this year, is not only shot but set in Baton Rouge. Film Baton Rouge Executive Director Katie Pryor says Disney spent over $50-million in the Capital City; $17-million on payroll and that was only the beginning…:

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A tornado in Keithville has left two persons dead. Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator’s office says a missing mother, whose home was destroyed by the twister, was found dead among debris one street over. Her son was found dead in a wooded area nearly a half-mile away. Crews continue to look for victims and survivors this morning.

In Union Parish, a tornado virtually levelled a neighborhood in Farmerville. At least 25 people are reported injured. The worst damage is reported along Highway 2 near Scotts Hideaway Road. A shelter is now open at the Farmerville Recreation Center.

Since a new law went into effect stating adopted persons may see their original birth records, hundreds have applied to do so. Leesville Representative Charles Owen, who is adopted, wrote the law. He says the requests are being processed will haste..:’

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A LaPlace couple has been arrested for the beating death of their 1-year-old baby girl. St. John Sheriff Mike Tregre says Keaura Dillon, and her boyfriend, Renard Robinson – both 23 – were arrested on Monday. He says Robinson confessed during questioning. Charged with murder, his bond is set at $300-thousand. Dillon is charged as an accessory. Her bond is $190-thouisand.

Children’s Hospital New Orleans is addressing the notable rise in eating disorders amongst children and teens by launching the first pediatric Eating Disorder Center in Louisiana. Whitney Thomas reports…:

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Tornadoes that tore through Louisiana yesterday have left at least 2 persons dead. In Caddo Parish, Sheriff Steve Prator says a woman’s body was found under debris one street away from her home which had been destroyed. Her child’s remains were found about a half-mile away. Another woman was seriously hurt in the storm. First responders continue their work this morning.

90 miles away, in Farmerville, a tornado virtually levelled an entire neighborhood, leaving almost 25 people injured. So far no deaths are reported there. More on these disasters as it develops.

Severe weather is expected today across southern Louisiana, with the possibility of tornadoes. Strong thundershowers, possible hail, damaging winds and flash flooding are anticipated. Be on alert for further weather watches or warnings. The bad weather is expected to begin moving out of the state by early evening, bring clearer and cooler temperatures.

Since a new law allowing adopted children access to their original birth certificate went into effect in August, the state office of Vital Records has received more than 600 requests and over 500 have been located…:

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A good many schools across Louisiana have decided to close today, due to the severe weather outlook. Please check with your school board or local news sources for an update on your kids’ school, and stay safe.

A public meeting is taking Lake Charles to discuss a new I-10 bridge over the Calcasieu River. Lake Charles Representative Phillip Tarver says the plan is to build the new bridge just north of the existing one…

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Tarver says the projected cost of the bridge is one-point-five billion dollars and while a billion dollars in public money is set aside to build the bridge, tolls may be needed.

That meeting is being held at the Pryce/Miller Recreational Center.

The executive director of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents Mike Faulk believes it’s time to end a mandate for juniors to take the A-C-T. Faulk says only students planning to go to college should be required to take the A-C-T…
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A large portion of the state is under a tornado watch until 10 PM. The watch area covers Shreveport, Monroe, Natchitoches, Alexandria, and DeRidder. Mike Steele, with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, says the threat for tornadoes exists for south Louisiana during the overnight hours

College football is mourning the loss of Mississippi State Coach Mike Leach who died last night after suffering a massive heart attack on Sunday. He was 61.

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A tornado watch is posted until 10 o’ clock tonight. It covers Shreveport, Monroe, Natchitoches, Alexandria and DeRidder. Mike Steele is with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says a significant storm system will impact the entire state bringing a variety of threats…
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Much of the southern half of the state is under a flash flood watch tonight through tomorrow.

The state Department of Transportation holds a meeting tonight in Lake Charles to take public comment about a proposed new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge. Lake Charles Representative Phillip Tarver says the cost of the bridge is estimated to be $1.5 billion and one billion has already been allocated for the project. As for the remaining amount needed, he says there are differing opinions on how it should be funded.
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The investigation continues into Monday morning’s in-custody death at the St. Mary Parish courthouse. State Police Trooper Derek Senegal says an altercation between a corrections deputy and an inmate resulted in the fatal shooting of the inmate…
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Senegal says the shooting happened inside a deliberation room. The identity of the person has yet to be released.

The executive director of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents says Louisiana is one of only 13 states that require all high school juniors to take the ACT test. Michael Faulk says students who are not planning on going to college shouldn’t have to take the test because they are not prepared for it.
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Faulk says the A-C-T should be optional for students who are planning on getting a full-time job after high school.

There is an enhanced risk of severe weather today and into the overnight hours for most of the state. Mike Steele, with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, says stormy weather will arrive in northwest Louisiana this afternoon and the threat for tornadoes exists for south Louisiana during the overnight hours…

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Much of the southern half of the state is also under a flash flood watch tonight through tomorrow.

State Police investigators have released more details about the death of an inmate yesterday at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse. Trooper Derek Senegal says Investigators are trying to figure out what led up to the incident between the inmate and a correctional officer.

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The inmate was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

The executive director of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents says Louisiana is one of only 13 states that require all high school juniors to take the ACT test. Michael Faulk says the requirement is outdated.

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Faulk says students who are not planning on going to college shouldn’t have to take the ACT test because they are not taught classes that prepare them for it.

The Department of Transportation and Development is hosting a meeting tonight in Lake Charles about the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge. Lake Charles Representative Phillip Tarver says concerned residents need to attend this meeting.

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Tarver says the new bridge is expected to be constructed just north of the current one.

The executive director of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents Mike Faulk believes it’s time to end a mandate for juniors to take the A-C-T. Faulk says only students planning to go to college should be required to take the A-C-T…
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The Work Keys exam is less rigorous and is designed for those students who plan on entering the work force after high school graduation. Faulk says by requiring all juniors to take the A-C-T, it’s lowering the state’s average A-C-T score.

Scattered thunderstorms have entered the western side of Louisiana and most of the state is under a severe weather threat through tomorrow morning. Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele says the southern half of state is under a flash flood watch…
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It’s believed tonight’s meeting about the new proposed 1-10 Calcasieu River Bridge is the last one for the public to add their input. Brooke Thorington has more
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Also in southwest Louisiana, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff deputies arrest a 14-year-old student at Starks High School who allegedly threatened to bomb a teacher’s home. An investigation revealed that the juvenile student had not taken any actions to carry out the threat. He’s been charged with communicating false information of a planned arson.