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Tracking three tropical waves

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www.youtube.com – WDSU News – 2024-09-03 18:50:55

SUMMARY: As we approach the peak of the hurricane season on September 10th, activity in the tropics is increasing, although conditions in the Caribbean remain calm. Current storm activity includes a disorganized tropical wave with low chances of development over the next week, according to the National Hurricane Center. The system may make landfall in Central America and potentially return to the Gulf of Mexico, where some organization could occur later. However, its interaction with a front suggests it may stay away from the U.S. so far, only a few named storms have emerged this season, including an early-forming Category 5 storm.

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Meteorologist Devon Lucie takes us into the tropics stepping us through the tropical waves responsible for low chances of possible tropical development over the next 7 days and and which wave we need to monitor the closest

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The Best Has Yet to Come

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www.youtube.com – KTVE – 2025-04-29 21:49:16

SUMMARY: Wossman High School celebrated two standout basketball players signing with colleges. Miss Anyra Wilson, a four-time state champion and leader of the Wildcats, will continue her career at Nicholls State in Thibodeaux, Louisiana. She expressed excitement about joining a supportive team and aims to compete at the Division 1 level while pursuing kinesiology to become an athletic trainer. Meanwhile, Zion Weeks, another dominant player, will play at Mississippi, becoming an Eagle. He reflected on the valuable support and motivation from family, coaches, and teammates throughout his high school career, expressing gratitude and readiness for the next competitive level.

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Two of Wossman’s Finest Hoopers sign to continue athletic careers

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DOJ voluntarily dismisses half-century old Louisiana desegregation case | Louisiana

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Emilee Calametti | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-04-29 16:19:00

(The Center Square) — After over 50 years, an open desegregation case against Plaquemines Parish School Board filed by the U.S. Department of Justice was dismissed by efforts from Attorney General Liz Murrill and other representatives.

“After half a century of silence, the United States Department of Justice has dismissed the school desegregation case it filed against the Plaquemines Parish School Board back in 1966,” said Attorney General Liz Murrill. “Members of my solicitor general team recently met with representatives from the DOJ to express my and Governor Landry’s interest in starting to close out all of their remaining desegregation cases in Louisiana.”

The first-term GOP attorney general said the decision shows the recognition of the Plaquemines Parish School Board “operating “one system of schools” with no “effects of past discrimination” — and it has done so voluntarily without the need for court intervention.”

A vote was called April 17 by the school board to request assistance from the state Attorney General’s Office. The case dismissal was deemed historic by Board President Niko Tesvich and Superintendent Dr. Shelley Ritz Board. According to the news release, the dismissal was done voluntarily by the DOJ. 

Gov. Jeff Landry thanked the President and many others in his statement.

“Thank you, President Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon, and their great team at USDOJ for ending this decades-long legal battle,” said Landry. 

According to Landry, federal judges have set and imposed unnecessary requirements, costing schools and children millions of dollars. He is working to close other desegregation cases throughout the state as well. 

The decision is an important step forward to Murrill when it comes to school boards across the state. She intends to work with other schools in similar cases to “put them in the past.”

“Louisiana got its act together decades ago, and it is past time to acknowledge how far we have come. America is back, and this Department of Justice is making sure the Civil Rights Division is correcting wrongs from the past and working for all Americans,” said Leo Terrell, Senior Counsel to the Civil Rights Division for the United States Department of Justice.

Emilee Ruth Calametti serves as staff reporter for The Center Square covering the Northwestern Louisiana region. She holds her M.A. in English from Georgia State University and soon, an additional M.A. in Journalism from New York University. Emilee has bylines in DIG Magazine, Houstonia Magazine, Bookstr, inRegister, The Click News, and the Virginia Woolf Miscellany. She is a Louisiana native with over seven years of journalism experience.

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Note: The following A.I. based commentary is not part of the original article, reproduced above, but is offered in the hopes that it will promote greater media literacy and critical thinking, by making any potential bias more visible to the reader –Staff Editor.



Note: The following A.I. based commentary is not part of the original article, reproduced above, but is offered in the hopes that it will promote greater media literacy and critical thinking, by making any potential bias more visible to the reader –Staff Editor.

Political Bias Rating: Center-Right

The article primarily reports on the dismissal of a long-standing desegregation case involving the Plaquemines Parish School Board, highlighting statements from Republican officials such as Attorney General Liz Murrill and Governor Jeff Landry. The tone and language of the article lean towards a favorable portrayal of these GOP figures and their efforts to resolve the case, including positive framing of the Department of Justice’s decision and quotes that emphasize progress and fiscal responsibility. This framing suggests a Center-Right bias, as it aligns with conservative themes of reducing federal intervention and celebrating local governance autonomy, without overtly criticizing or endorsing opposing viewpoints. The article focuses on the actions and perspectives of the GOP officials involved rather than offering an explicitly balanced or critical examination, thus reflecting a Center-Right ideological stance rather than strict neutrality.

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Morning Forecast – Tuesday, April 29th

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www.youtube.com – KTVE – 2025-04-29 08:50:59

SUMMARY: The morning forecast for Tuesday, April 29th, predicts heavy cloud cover and a moisture-rich environment, with temperatures in the low 70s. While no rainfall is expected in the region, severe storms are impacting Oklahoma and parts of Missouri and Arkansas. Winds are south-southwest at 5-10 mph, enhancing moisture flow. Today will be warm and humid, reaching upper 80s, with limited sunshine. Thunderstorms are expected to increase by late Wednesday and Thursday, with potential severe weather including high winds and hail. The storm system will move eastward, clearing by Friday for partial sunshine over the weekend.

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There is plenty of moisture present across the ArkLaMiss, and clouds will continue to increase. Light shower or drizzle is possible for later this evening. Clouds will continue tonight. A frontal system will approach tomorrow where we could see scattered showers and thunderstorms. The system may stall and keep our weather pattern unsettled at least through Friday. High winds gusts and hail may be possible with a few t-storms on Thursday and Friday. By the weekend, skies will clear with temperatures cooling down to the lower 80’s.

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