SUMMARY: New Orleans is preparing for strong storms on Monday, with the potential for severe weather as a cold front approaches. The day is expected to be the only active weather day this week, with rain chances peaking at around 60% from morning to early afternoon. Temperatures will be in the lower 80s, following a record high of 86 degrees. After Monday, the weather is predicted to be warm and dry, with highs rising close to 90 by the week’s end. Although the week will start warm and humid, a chance of rain may return next weekend.

Meteorologist Alexandra Cranford says most rain will happen from morning to early afternoon Monday.

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SUMMARY: UCLA defeated LSU 72-65 to reach its first women’s NCAA Final Four, with Lauren Betts scoring 17 points, seven rebounds, and six blocks despite sitting out the second quarter due to foul trouble. Gabriela Jaquez added 18 points and Timea Gardiner contributed 15. Betts credited her teammates for holding the lead while she was sidelined. LSU’s Flau’Jae Johnson led with 28 points, but UCLA maintained control in the final quarter, with Jaquez’s three-pointer sealing the win. The Bruins will face the winner of Southern California vs. UConn in the Final Four in Tampa.

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SUMMARY: All four proposed constitutional amendments on Louisiana’s March ballot were rejected. These included measures on specialty courts, tax reforms, juvenile prosecution, and judicial vacancies. Gov. Jeff Landry expressed disappointment but reaffirmed his commitment to improving opportunities in the state. Opponents, including Congressman Troy Carter and the Louisiana Democratic Party, celebrated the rejection, calling it a victory for fairness and youth justice. Advocates for youth justice celebrated the rejection of Amendment 3, emphasizing the need for investment in community support over incarceration. The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry acknowledged the result but remained committed to tax reform.

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