You’ll want to keep your water-resistant garments handy – the entire state will most likely have rain, today, tomorrow, and Saturday. State climatologist Barry Keim says any outside activities planned should be postponed.

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Keim says by Sunday the front should be exiting the state – just in time for Easter.

Acadia Parish Deputies have arrested a Sulphur man impersonating a Calcasieu Parish Deputy after a home invasion. 33-year-old Adam Creel forcibly entered a home, handcuffed the homeowner, and stole several items before fleeing. Acadia Sheriff KP Gibson says help from local residents led to the swift arrest in this case.

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Deputies are working to identify if other persons were possibly involved.

A survey by Global Strategy Group on behalf of Restore the Mississippi River Deltas shows support for coastal restoration is growing. Campaign director Simone Maloz says the state has lost nearly 2,000 square miles of coastal wetlands And 80 percent of respondents are in favor of sediment diversions.

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The state will be expected to lose 4,000 more square miles in the next 50 years without restoration projects.

A 33-year-old man from Terrebonne Parish has been charged in the death of a Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Deputy. Detective Sergeant Nicholas Pepper died last Sunday when a vehicle rammed into his during a police chase in Thibodaux. State Trooper Thomas Gossen says the suspect, 33-year-old Anthony Savoie of Bourg, was in the hospital recovering from his injuries.

Cut 12 (09) “…on the charges” 

The Terrebonne Parish District Attorney’s Office will handle the criminal proceedings.

You’ll need to keep an umbrella handy as we go into Easter weekend, as a stationary front keeps rain over the state for another couple days. State Climatologist Barry Keim says, because the front is such a slow-mover, it brings less chance of severe weather with it, but it will be a big rainmaker. The good news, is it should move on by Easter Sunday…:

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A Sulphur man is under arrest for allegedly burglarizing an Acadia Parish home, while disguised as a Calcasieu Parish deputy. Acadia Sheriff K.P. Gibson says 33-year-old Adam Creel detained the homeowner with cuffs, then rummaged through his stuff. He credits the help of residents in making the bust…:

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Creel faces a list of charges.

Three young adults were killed in a single vehicle wreck in West Monroe during the overnight hours. Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s spokesman Glenn Springfield says deputies responded to the scene on Old Highway 15 in West Monroe…:

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Three victims were pronounced dead at the scene; all between 22 and 24 years of age.

An arrest is made in Sunday’s vehicular homicide death of a Lafourche Parish sheriff’s deputy, Sgt. Nick Pepper. State Police Trooper Tom Gossen says 33-year-old Anthony Savoie rammed Pepper’s vehicle while trying to escape lawmen…and now faces many charges…:

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Pepper was buried Wednesday. He leaves behind a wife and 3 kids.

We have some wet weather ahead, as we head into Easter weekend, as a stationary front keeps showers from moving OUT of the area. A flash flood watch is now in effect until 7 Friday night for western and northwestern Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the chance for severe weather for us has lessened…:

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The rain should move out for Easter Sunday.

Three young adults were killed in a single vehicle crash in West Monroe last night. Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s spokesman Glenn Springfield says the vehicle went off the road and crashed into a tree. He says the weather may have been a factor…:

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The victims are identified as 23-year-old Keiara McCraw, 24-year-old Annesha Coleman and 22-year-old Anija Coleman.

Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a woman and accused her of beating up her 85-year-old grandmother. 20-year-old Cecile Anne Lee allegedly struck the victim multiple times with a heavy duty wooden back scratcher and a picture frame, then vandalized the residence and damaged the victim’s phone in order to keep her from contacting first responders. Lee faces charges of battery, cruelty to the infirm and more.

Public support for coastal restoration projects is growing. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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A Sulphur man is accused of burglarizing a home dressed as a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputy. Teiko Foxx has more…:

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A flood watch is in effect until 7 tonight for parishes in the Toledo Bend area of western Louisiana and most all of northwest Louisiana. Forecasters predict up to 5 inches of rain between now and Saturday evening. Some thunderstorms could be heavy or severe. Stay tuned for further watches and/or warnings.

A 33-year-old man from Terrebonne Parish has been charged in the death of a Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Sergeant Nick Pepper, who died last Sunday when a vehicle rammed into his patrol unit during a police chase in Thibodaux. State Trooper Thomas Gossen says the suspect, 33-year-old Anthony Savoie, of Bourg, now faces a list of serious charges …:

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Pepper leaves behind a wife and 3 kids.

Support for coastal restoration is growing in Louisiana according to a Global Strategy Group survey on behalf of Restore the Mississippi River Delta. Campaign director Simone Maloz says the survey indicates 73 percent of respondents support their efforts, that’s up from 68 percent in 2021…:

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For almost the last century, Louisiana has lost nearly 2,000 square miles of coastal wetlands, and 4,000 more square miles are predicted in the next 50 years if nothing is done.

A Terrebonne Parish man has been arrested and charged in the death of a Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Deputy on Sunday. 33-year-old Anthony Savoie rammed his vehicle into Sergeant Nicholas Pepper’s unit during a police chase in Thibodaux. State Trooper Thomas Gossen says Savoie of Bourg has been in the hospital recovering from his injuries.

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Savoie faces several charges, including first-degree murder of a police officer.

Make sure to grab your rain gear as we approach the Easter holiday – wet weather is in the forecast lasting through Saturday. State climatologist Barry Keim says if you have made outdoor plans during the Easter weekend, you will need to make adjustments.

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A flash flood watch is in effect for northwest Louisiana until 7 o’clock Friday evening.

Three young adults were killed in a single-vehicle wreck in West Monroe during the overnight hours. Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Glenn Springfield says deputies responded to the scene in the 100 block of Ole Highway 15 in West Monroe…

Cut 14 (10)  “…into a tree.”

The three victims were found deceased in the vehicle.

Acadia Parish deputies arrested a Sulphur man in connection to a home invasion robbery in the Branch community Tuesday morning with assistance from local residents. Acadia Parish Sheriff KP Gibson says 33-year-old, Adam Creel forcefully entered the unnamed victim’s residence wearing law enforcement credentials from another parish that were reported stolen.

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Creel was charged with numerous charges including home invasion, and impersonation of a law enforcement officer.

The use of corporal punishment in public schools is the topic of a proposed bill filed for the upcoming legislative session. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Three 17-year-olds of St. Martin Parish were arrested in connection to unrelated bomb threats at two area high schools last month. In all three incidents, the threats were written on bathroom walls. The teens were booked and released to the custody of their parents.

Acadia Parish deputies arrested a Sulphur man in connection to a home invasion robbery in the Branch community Tuesday morning with assistance from local residents. Authorities received a call of a suspicious person running in a field and were led to an area off Branch Highway near White Oak Highway. Acadia Parish Sheriff KP Gibson says within minutes officers were on the scene.

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Creel was charged with numerous charges including home invasion.

Tulane University researchers released a study that finds a connection between getting sick with a cold or flu often and how it impacts the risk of dementia and other forms of cognitive decline.  Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Liz Engler-Chiurazzi says the study showed aging male mice who experienced sporadic colds or flu often had impaired cognition.

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Engler-Chiuarazzi says  it’s important to stay healthy and infection-free as possible.

A 33-year-old Anthony Savoie of Bourg has been charged in the death of a Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Deputy. Detective Sergeant Nicholas Pepper died Sunday when a vehicle rammed into his rig during a police chase in Thibodaux. State Trooper Thomas Gossen says Savoie was recovering from his injuries.

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Among his charges is first-degree murder of a police officer.

A new poll shows crime is the top concern for Louisiana voters. The JMC Analytics poll for the Justice Action Network shows 40 percent of respondents are more worried about crime than issues like the economy. Pollster John Couvillon says on the surface it seems obvious, but there is another takeaway from the results.

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Metairie Rep Stephanie Hilferty wants K-12 schools to adopt a policy that if they use corporal punishment, they must have parental permission. Even though Hilferty believes corporal punishment should be discontinued altogether, she wants parents to have a voice in school systems that still allow it.

Cut 9 (11)  “…child’s behavior.

Governor Edwards continues to advocate for teacher pay raises, so they’ll reach the southern regional average. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says but some lawmakers are concerned the raises won’t be sustainable when a sale tax is repealed in 2025.

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The 2023 regular session begins Monday.