SUMMARY: Hurricane Erin is intensifying in the western Atlantic with 110-mph winds, located 665 miles southwest of Bermuda. The National Hurricane Center forecasts it will move north-northwest then northeast, passing east of the Bahamas and between the U.S. East Coast and Bermuda. Currently a Category 2 hurricane, Erin may fluctuate in strength while expanding. Hurricane-force winds extend 80 miles from its center, with tropical storm-force winds reaching 205 miles. Tropical Storm Warnings and Watches are active for parts of the Bahamas and North Carolina, where mandatory evacuations have been ordered for Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. Two other tropical disturbances in the Atlantic show potential for development later this week.

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SUMMARY: The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office (LLA) issued a comprehensive rebuttal after former Mayor-President Josh Guillory criticized their investigative audit into the 2022 secret removal of spoil banks in St. Martin Parish. The audit found that Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) violated multiple local, state, and federal laws by conducting the $3.7 million flood-control project without proper permits or jurisdiction and bypassing public bidding procedures. Guillory called the LLA corrupt and politically motivated, even posting derogatory images online. The LLA refuted these claims, clarifying their processes, timelines, and legal standing, and forwarded findings for possible prosecution. Guillory declined substantive interview opportunities during the investigation.

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SUMMARY: The University of Louisiana at Monroe’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) is leading its annual Week of Welcome, designed to engage new and returning students with a variety of events. CAB President Ariana Magee and Director of Student Development Chris Williams highlighted activities including lunch and dinner socials, Greek life events, and free food offered by campus religious groups. CAB organizes major events throughout the year such as homecoming and Spring Fever. Williams emphasized ensuring events stay within budget while supporting student leaders. Both guests noted how these activities help freshmen adjust, build connections, and create a lively campus atmosphere.

NBC 10’s Jadyn Maloney and Demetrious Gamble speak with ULM’s Campus Activities Board president about their Week of Welcome.

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