SUMMARY: The weekend weather looks splendid in Southeast Louisiana, with clear skies and sunshine ahead. A passing cold front has brought cooler, drier air, with temperatures in the upper 70s and a northerly breeze. Tonight will feature clear skies and temperatures dropping to the upper 40s on the North Shore and mid-50s on the South Shore. Tomorrow’s forecast promises sunny conditions, ideal for events like French Quarter Fest and the Strawberry Festival. Highs will reach the upper 70s to lower 80s through next week, maintaining a pleasant and seasonable trend. Rain chances are minimal, with mostly clear weather expected.

Sunny weekend ahead!

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SUMMARY: On Friday, civil rights activists and press will gather in Jena, Louisiana, for a court hearing regarding Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian Columbia University graduate detained by ICE. His detention raises concerns about Louisiana’s role as a major immigration detention hub. Despite promises to end private detention facilities, Louisiana remains second in immigrant detainee population, largely due to ongoing operations by for-profit companies. While the state’s immigrant population is low, detainees constitute a significant part of local communities, particularly in areas like Pine Prairie, where detainee numbers reflect broader trends in federal immigration enforcement under previous administrations.

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SUMMARY: KSAT’s Ernie Zuniga showcased various Fiesta medals, starting with two from Gomez Law Firm, highlighting their longstanding practice in San Antonio. Next, Driggger’s Elementary School introduced their first Fiesta medal, with sales benefiting their PTA. Cowboys Air Conditioning & Heating celebrated 40 years with a special medal. Beethoven Manicor, dedicated to German culture, announced their Fiesta Garden Fest. The Fiesta Commission medals, available for $10, were also featured, with a sold-out Miss Fiesta medal marking her 75th anniversary. Monarch Trophy offered exclusive commemorative medals, including a limited edition available at Morgan’s Wonderland.

Today’s medals were from Gamez Law Firm, Driggers Elementary, Cowboys Air Conditioning & Heating, Beethoven Mannerchor, Fiesta San Antonio Commission, Miss San Antonio and Monarch Trophy.

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