News from the South - Louisiana News Feed
Wednesday 9AM Tropical Update: Hurricane Rafael growing stronger, but expected to weaken in the Gulf
SUMMARY: Hurricane Raphael is rapidly intensifying as it approaches Cuba and is on the brink of becoming a major hurricane (Category 3). Despite minor land interaction, it’s expected to maintain intensity as it heads into the Gulf. However, current trends suggest it will likely weaken and remain far from the Northern Gulf Coast, potentially sparing areas like Louisiana from significant impacts. As it moves, there’s some chance for moisture to reach the region, but overall, the forecast for the weekend looks favorable with low rain chances. The next update from the National Hurricane Center is anticipated later today.
WWL Louisiana meteorologist Payton Malone with the latest on Hurricane Rafael for Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.
News from the South - Louisiana News Feed
Governor Landry awards nearly $1.4 billion for broadband
SUMMARY: Governor Jeff Landry has announced a significant investment of nearly $1.4 billion to enhance Broadband connectivity across Louisiana. This funding is part of the Broadband Equity Access Deployment Program and aims to expand fiber optic infrastructure to approximately 140,000 locations, benefiting 100,000 households, 35,000 small businesses, and 4,000 community institutions like schools and hospitals. Two local companies, Swift Fiber and Rev, will receive $450 million to support this initiative, which includes building predominantly underground lines for increased resilience against hurricanes and storms. The project is expected to create 8,000 to 10,000 new jobs in the state.
Governor Landry awards nearly $1.4 billion for broadband
News from the South - Louisiana News Feed
Crisp fall days coming and a look ahead to Thanksgiving
SUMMARY: After sunset, clear skies were observed over New Orleans. Cold air is moving in from the north, resulting in significantly dropping temperatures. For Bogalusa, temperatures are expected to fall into the 30s overnight with possible frost. Highs today were in the 70s, but tomorrow will bring a cooler day with high temperatures in the 60s and a continued breeze. The coldest morning is projected for Saturday, nearing freezing. While Sunday will warm up, Thanksgiving Day may see another cold front and increased rain chances, adjusting the forecast to a 40% chance of rain and lower temperatures.
Meteorologist Devon Lucie steps us through the arrival of cold air tonight into Thursday morning showing you how cold it will be outside your door, how cool the day will be, when the coldest morning comes and how cold we’re looking at, and when we’ll warm back up while taking a first look at the main holiday travel day Wednesday and an early lead look at Thanksgiving next week, while finishing with your EIGHT day forecast so you can see Thanksgiving!
Subscribe to WDSU on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1n00vnY
Get more New Orleans news: http://www.wdsu.com
Like us: http://www.facebook.com/wdsutv
Follow us: http://twitter.com/wdsu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdsu6/
News from the South - Louisiana News Feed
Murrill calls for an end to New Orleans consent decree | Louisiana
SUMMARY: Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has urged a federal judge to terminate the 12-year consent decree governing the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), asserting it has become counterproductive to public safety. Murrill noted that the city has fulfilled its obligations under the decree, which was established in 2012 to reform NOPD practices. She claimed the decree has incurred $150 million in costs, hindering the department amid dwindling officer numbers and recruitment. Critics argue that the decree deters recruitment and worsens staffing shortages. Murrill called for restoring local control and initiating the process to conclude the decree.
The post Murrill calls for an end to New Orleans consent decree | Louisiana appeared first on www.thecentersquare.com
-
Our Mississippi Home6 days ago
Create Art from Molten Metal: Southern Miss Sculpture to Host Annual Interactive Iron Pour
-
Local News5 days ago
Celebrate the holidays in Ocean Springs with free, festive activities for the family
-
Our Mississippi Home7 days ago
Traverse Whoville in Downtown Hattiesburg December 6th for Seuss-Themed Cookies, Stories, Family Fun and a Bit of Snow Thrown in for Good Measure
-
News from the South - Georgia News Feed5 days ago
'Hunting for females' | First day of trial in Laken Riley murder reveals evidence not seen yet
-
News from the South - Alabama News Feed7 days ago
Lofton takes stand in murder trial, testifies he wanted to shoot restaurant manager, not kill him
-
News from the South - Alabama News Feed6 days ago
First woman installed as commanding officer of NAS Pensacola
-
News from the South - Texas News Feed7 days ago
ISIS-linked Houston man indicted, planned 9/11 style terrorist attack | Texas
-
Kaiser Health News3 days ago
A Closely Watched Trial Over Idaho’s Near-Total Abortion Ban Continues Tuesday