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Morning Forecast – Wednesday, Feb. 19th

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www.youtube.com – KTVE – 2025-02-19 08:55:24

SUMMARY: Most precipitation has moved out, with light icing in southeast Arkansas and along the LA/AR border. Temperatures along I-20 stayed above freezing, but the region will remain in the lower 30s today with lingering clouds. Tonight, wind chills will drop to the teens and single digits as Arctic air moves in. Dangerous cold will persist through the weekend. Warmer temperatures are expected by Sunday, with highs reaching the 40s and 50s. By next week, temperatures will rise into the 70s, marking a return to above-average warmth after the cold snap.

Most of the precipitation has departed the region with areas along I-20 failing to reach below freezing before the rain departed. Light icing and traceable amounts formed in south Arkansas and near the LA/AR border. Temperatures will not vary and stay near lower 30’s for this afternoon with lingering cloud cover. Tonight, wind chills will dip into the teens and single digits as the artic airmass moves into place. This cold snap will last through the start of the weekend before a gradual warming trend starts. Warmer air will return by Sunday and Monday when we will see above average temperatures in the 70’s.

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Saturday 10 PM Tropics Update: One far-off tropical wave to watch

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www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2025-09-13 22:34:05

SUMMARY: A tropical wave near Africa is emerging over the Atlantic but remains disorganized. The National Hurricane Center gives it a 60% chance to develop into a depression or tropical storm, possibly becoming Gabrielle. This system may move northward, staying over the open Atlantic and away from the Gulf, posing no immediate threat. Since the last named storm in late August, stable air, dry conditions, and increased wind shear have suppressed tropical activity in the Atlantic. The next storm names are Gabrielle, Humberto, and Imelda, with only the current wave showing potential for development at this time.

Meteorologist Alexandra Cranford tracks a lone disturbance with a chance of development on Saturday night, September 13, 2025.

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Haynes wanted in on Wildlife bribery scheme too, informant says

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thecurrentla.com – Leslie Turk – 2025-09-11 15:30:00

SUMMARY: Dusty Guidry, a former consultant who pleaded guilty to accepting $800,000 in bribes, testified that Assistant District Attorney Gary Haynes sought involvement in a bribery scheme at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries. Haynes, on trial for conspiracy, bribery, money laundering, and obstruction, was previously appointed to run Lafayette’s pretrial diversion program after supporting DA Don Landry. Guidry revealed Haynes pressured him to include him in a similar diversion program scheme at Wildlife & Fisheries, receiving checks totaling $90,000. The scheme involved splitting bribes among Guidry, vendor Leonard Franques, and former department secretary Jack Montoucet, who has also been charged. The statewide program never launched.

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OPPJ Comprehensive Plan

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www.youtube.com – KTVE – 2025-09-10 21:15:08

SUMMARY: The Ouachita Parish Police Jury is conducting a series of community meetings to gather public input for their comprehensive plan guiding future growth. Police Jury members, including Larry Bratton from District D, emphasize the importance of reflecting residents’ voices in the master plan. Community members participated in interactive stations, allocating resources to priorities like infrastructure and downtown development, to help shape goals for the next 2, 5, and 20 years. Landscape architect Matt Pizatella and partners from Atlas support the effort. Bratton stresses that without proactive planning, the parish risks costly and less beneficial outcomes in the long term.

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