SUMMARY: State leaders are evaluating the future of a temporary homeless shelter in New Orleans, which opened after State Police shut down several encampments in January. The shelter, set to close by March 11th, has housed up to 183 people, with the current number down to just over 100. Many residents came from encampments near I-10, Highway 90, and the Superdome. The shelter has been considered successful, with 47 people already securing housing, and 49 others in the process. A 30-day extension is possible, but no decision has been made yet. The cost of the facility is approximately $19 million.

Back in January, state police shut down multiple homeless encampments in the city ahead of major tourist driven events.

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SUMMARY: A town hall meeting in El Dorado focused on improvements to Mattocks Park, part of the first Parks and Recreation community input meeting. The event aimed to engage residents on park safety, lighting, and interactive elements. Key speaker Michael Rogers emphasized the importance of safety measures and visibility, advocating for a foundational level of lighting across all city parks. The goal is to enhance park usability for the community, allowing recreational activities for all, regardless of program participation. Additional meetings will follow to further discuss improvements for other parks in El Dorado.

El Dorado host meeting to discuss Mattocks Park

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SUMMARY: Severe storms are anticipated as a new system approaches after recent strong weather in the area. Currently, a wind advisory is in effect, with gusts reaching up to 46 mph, calming slightly by evening. Temperatures are expected to drop into the 30s overnight, followed by a warmer day Friday with highs reaching around 76°F as clouds move in. Rainfall is likely Saturday, with stronger storms possible depending on the position of a warm front, which could impact storm severity. The forecast indicates potential rain again by Wednesday, presenting a roller coaster of temperatures and conditions.

Meteorologist Devon Lucie starts us off how much cooler we were on Ash Wednesday and when our next round of warmer air …

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