SUMMARY: The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked a lower court’s ruling that would have halted Louisiana’s law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. The law, signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, mandates displays in classrooms by January 1. While U.S. District Judge John deGravelles previously ruled the law as likely unconstitutional, the appellate court’s decision allows its implementation in unaffected districts. Attorney General Liz Murrill expressed support for the law, despite ongoing legal challenges from five school districts claiming it violates religious freedom. The case continues as it raises significant constitutional questions.

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SUMMARY: The Louisiana Water Sector Commission met to discuss various drinking water infrastructure projects. City representatives and engineers made requests for deadline extensions, project scope changes, and additional funding. Delcambre Waste Water requested a 4-month extension for fund verification, while Calcasieu Parish and St. Martinville sought extensions for project bidding and permits. Jeanerette requested to lower its bid match commitment and an extension for fund verification. Point Coupee Parish proposed removing booster pumps, and Shreveport sought to expand a project scope. Southwest Avoyelles Waterworks requested to remove a storage tank. Additionally, three entities requested extra funds due to budget overruns, all of which were approved.

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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Chase Ward reports clear and chilly conditions this morning with temperatures in the mid-40s, and some areas near the upper 30s. The afternoon will warm up to the upper 60s and low 70s, with dry conditions and calm winds. There may be patchy frost in Southwest Arkansas and light fog in some areas. Tonight will be cool, with temperatures dropping to the low 40s, and some spots in Arkansas may see temperatures near 30°F. Highs will warm slightly over the weekend, but a rain system will bring showers on Monday and Tuesday, followed by cooler weather mid-week.

We are a tad chilly this morning with temperatures in the mid and lower 40’s. Winds will stay calm out of the north as high pressure keeps the skies clear. Winds will shift southerly by tomorrow allowing for some moisture to creep in throughout the day. Clouds will build by Sunday. A frontal system will arrive next Monday with chances of showers and thunderstorms. After the front passes, temperatures will drop to the lower 60’s and possibly upper 50’s for daytime highs by Thursday.

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