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Drunk driver released, victim family speaks out after Luling mother’s death
SUMMARY: Deja Carter was killed in a drunk driving accident on December 26th, leaving her young son Messiah without a mother. Her family is devastated, with her mother, Kendra Carter, expressing anger after learning that the killer, 21-year-old Brogan Freeman, was released from prison after serving less than a year. Freeman, who pled guilty to vehicular homicide, was sentenced to 15 years, with five to be served in prison. The family feels justice wasn’t served, as Freeman will be on house arrest for two years and probation for five, while Messiah will never have another Christmas with his mother.
Less than a year after a young Luling mother was killed in a drunk driving accident, her killer is out of jail.
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Tropical Update: Monday, June 16
SUMMARY: Tropical weather is quiet in the Atlantic, with disturbed weather centered over Central America and scattered storms in the Gulf and Caribbean. The Bermuda High remains strong, limiting activity in the Caribbean. In the Pacific, a new storm south of Mexico, Invest 94, is likely to become a named storm and could reach hurricane strength as it moves toward southern Mexico, possibly making landfall midweek near Acapulco. Warm waters and low wind shear support potential intensification. The Atlantic season remains delayed, with peak activity expected in August and September. Meanwhile, a significant heatwave will impact much of the eastern and central U.S. heading into summer’s start Friday.
Meteorologist Payton Malone has the latest update on the tropics for Monday, June 16.
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Toups' Meatery aiming for 80,000 meals through summer feeding program
SUMMARY: In New Orleans, Toups Meatery is determined to combat child hunger this summer by preparing and delivering up to 80,000 free meals, despite federal cuts to USDA programs affecting food banks. Co-owner Amanda Toups emphasizes the urgency, noting one in three local children are hungry. With traditional support dwindling, the program relies heavily on community donations and fundraising efforts, including the upcoming Toups Fest on June 22. Volunteers deliver meals weekly to families, aiming to ensure no child goes hungry. Toups urges the community to unite in supporting children, highlighting the importance of collective action to fight poverty and food insecurity.
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Heavy rain returns Sunday; flooding possible
SUMMARY: Heavy rain returns Sunday with possible flooding, continuing a wet pattern through much of the week. A flood advisory was in effect for parts of the metro area Saturday afternoon, and today’s forecast calls for numerous showers and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon and evening. Morning hours will be drier, but rainfall and heavy downpours are expected later on. Temperatures will reach the low 90s with high humidity, creating a muggy atmosphere. A tropical wave in the Caribbean remains disorganized, and the tropics are quiet for the next week. Conditions may improve slightly by Friday and Saturday, but heat and humidity will rise.
Heavy rain returns Sunday; flooding possible
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