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Beryl Sunday Update – Louisiana Flood Threat Looming for Workweek
Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center are of the opinion that Tropical Storm Beryl will once again achieve hurricane status in the next few hours. Also in the next 24 to 36 hours forecasters believe the storm's center of circulation will make landfall on the middle-Texas coast. The anticipated landfall is in the general vicinity of Matagorda Bay. As of the latest update from the Hurricane Center Beryl is forecast to cross the coast as a Category 1 Hurricane on the Saffir- Simpson Scale.
2024 Miss Wheelchair Louisiana talks reign, heads to Michigan to compete for national title
From there, Plowden said she created the non-profit organization, We Matter, which focuses on getting policies changed to ensure that caregivers and members of the disability community get all the necessary resources they need to live a fulfilling quality of life.
New permitless concealed carry law raises concerns about lack of training
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - As of July 4, it is legal for Louisiana residents 18 and older to carry concealed guns without a permit or training. Supporters believe the law enhances safety. Critics, including a New Orleans firearms instructor, are worried. Dave Newman, owner of Concealed Carry NOLA and a...
BRCC offering free summer math tutoring
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Free summer math tutoring is being offered by Baton Rouge Community College. The tutoring sessions are taking place at BRCC’s newly opened state-of-the-art math lab. It’s located in the Cypress Building at the mid city campus on Community College Drive. Officials are hoping...
Couple rescued from Lake Maurepas
TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. — A couple is safe after being stranded in Lake Maurepas Saturday morning, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. The incident happened around 8 a.m. when the couple was collecting crab traps in the lake when their boat flipped over. TPSO said "they were quickly...
Incorrect bills traced to one meter reader, customer issues continue in Plaquemine
PLAQUEMINE - The City of Plaquemine says a number of incorrect utility bills were traced back to one meter reader and that meter reader is no longer with the city. The city says the bills have been sorted out, but some utility customers who have reached out to 2 On Your Side say they're not so sure.
St. Amant bicyclist dead after being struck by vehicle in Gonzales
GONZALES - A bicyclist died after suffering injuries from a crash in Gonzales, according to Louisiana State Police. Chant Parker, 39, of St. Amant was riding his bicycle on LA 429 alongside a vehicle on July 1. As the vehicle began to pass Parker on the left, Parker entered the lane, resulting in the vehicle hitting the back of Parker's bike.
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