SUMMARY: This weekend in Lake Charles, Louisiana, two significant State title games are set to take place. The 15th annual Van Lee Relays showcased exciting track and field action at Neville High School, featuring notable performances like Charlotte Switzer’s first-place long jump of 16’5″ and Aiden Anding’s impressive long jump of 22’11”. In running events, Gabriella Glover won the girls’ 100-meter dash with a time of 12.35 seconds. In baseball, West Monroe topped Captain Shreve 3-1, while Ruston secured a 5-1 victory over K. N. Central. Other teams had mixed results in both baseball and softball competitions.

Local Highlight Reel for March 14th

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SUMMARY: Severe weather is expected in New Orleans on Saturday, with the potential for tornadoes, strong winds, and storms. A powerful upper-level low system will bring instability, with storms likely to intensify after noon and peak by mid-afternoon. While the tornado risk is higher to the east, the region may experience isolated, rotating storms capable of producing tornadoes. Wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible. The storm will move out by Saturday evening, leaving clear skies for Sunday’s festivities. Temperatures will warm up to near 80°F by Wednesday, with a cold front cooling things down by next Thursday.

Chief Meteorologist Chris Franklin says there’s a higher than normal threat for strong winds and tornadoes on Saturday, while Sunday looks beautiful.

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SUMMARY: A plumber tragically died while working underneath a house in Kenner on Kentucky Avenue. The incident occurred when mud and water collapsed around him, trapping him. The plumber, part of a crew from Peterson Plumbing, had been tunneling beneath the house for several days. Emergency crews were called just before 4 p.m. on Friday, but despite efforts, the victim, whose head was the only part exposed, was pronounced dead at the scene. It took fire crews nearly 90 minutes to recover the body. The exact cause of death is still under investigation, with some speculating suffocation. The house is not at risk of collapsing.

Plumber dies while working under Kenner house

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