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New Orleans Noon Weather: Warm week, chance for showers Thursday

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www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2025-03-12 12:43:59

SUMMARY: The weather this week in New Orleans will be warm, with temperatures in the 70s and 80s. Thursday and Friday will see mild conditions, with a slight chance for isolated showers. A more significant weather event is expected Saturday afternoon, with scattered severe storms potentially including damaging winds, tornadoes, and large hail. The storm system is linked to a cold front, with the risk of severe weather extending across areas north and south of New Orleans. The storm is expected to move out by Saturday evening, leaving clear skies for Sunday. Keep checking the forecast for updates.

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Meteorologist Alexandra Cranford says a warm week is ahead. Few showers expected on Thursday, with possible severe storms on Saturday.

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Be prepared for severe storms later today

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www.youtube.com – KSAT 12 – 2025-05-02 10:06:20

SUMMARY: Be prepared for severe storms later today, especially in San Antonio. Rain chances are low until after lunch but will rise by early afternoon with storms forming in the Hill Country. By late afternoon and evening, there’s about a 70% chance of rain, continuing through midnight. The storms are driven by fronts from the north, ample moisture, and upper-level energy, leading to potential strong to severe storms with gusty winds, hail, and localized flooding. Tornado risk is low but present. Tomorrow will be cooler with lingering clouds, dry conditions, and temperatures around 79°F. More storms are possible next week.

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The best odds for rain will be between 7 and 10pm.

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Caddo Parish budget reports 7% population decline over 15-year period | Louisiana

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Emilee Calametti | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-05-02 07:00:00

(The Center Square) — Caddo Parish’s 2025 budget addresses a serious issue in the parish, a declining population, and its potential impact on criminal justice issues. 

According to the 2025 budget, Caddo Parish population has decreased by 7% in the last 15 years. This decline is largely made up of younger individuals and families. 

Due to the population decline, hiring struggles have become an issue, and fewer homes are being built with less business development. With a declining population, tax revenue is also being affected.  

“Tax revenue is not growing at the same rate as expenditures, which indicates that, at some point, expenditures will exceed available revenues,” said the budget. 

In 2023, the population of Caddo Parish was 233,000. Data USA says this is a decline from the previous year of about 1.39%. The population dropped from 236,259 to 232,973 from 2022 to 2023. In a recent report from The Center Square, Caddo Parish saw a decrease of more than 11,000 people in the past three years. 

Apart from the population dropping in the parish and affecting revenues, criminal justice plays a significant role in the 2025 budget as well.

According to the budget plan, criminal justice expenditures are around 25%.  The parish report says that the budget includes a $4.7 million operating deficit in the Juvenile Justice Fund, a $1.5 million operating deficit in the Detention Facilities Fund, and a $4.8 million operating deficit in the General Fund. The deficits are due to cost increases for juvenile services, the Caddo Correctional Center, the district attorney’s Office, and the district court. 

Despite a declining population and increase in juvenile costs, the budget accounts for a rise in property tax revenue from the previous year. Property tax revenue is estimated to increase from $51.7 million in 2024 to $58.7 million, a 13.45% increase.  

Sales taxes were also budgeted to increase from $1.1 million to $16 million in 2025. The increase is reportedly due to inflation and increased construction. 

The parish estimates expenditures for the year to be around $145.5 million.

Emilee Ruth Calametti currently serves as Staff Reporter for The Center Square covering the Northwestern Louisiana region. She holds her M.A. in English from Georgia State University and an additional M.A. in Journalism from New York University. Her articles have been featured in DIG Magazine, Houstonia Magazine, Bookstr, inRegister, EntertainmentNOW, AOL, MSN, and more. She is a Louisiana native with over seven years of journalism experience.

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Note: The following A.I. based commentary is not part of the original article, reproduced above, but is offered in the hopes that it will promote greater media literacy and critical thinking, by making any potential bias more visible to the reader –Staff Editor.



Note: The following A.I. based commentary is not part of the original article, reproduced above, but is offered in the hopes that it will promote greater media literacy and critical thinking, by making any potential bias more visible to the reader –Staff Editor.

Political Bias Rating: Centrist

This article appears to present a neutral, fact-based reporting style, offering an overview of the 2025 budget for Caddo Parish and its associated challenges. It reports on the population decline, its economic effects, and the budget’s allocation for criminal justice without explicitly endorsing any ideological position or providing commentary that could influence the reader’s opinion. The data presented is balanced and factual, discussing both fiscal deficits and revenue increases. No strong language or framing suggests a clear political bias or agenda, making the article a neutral, centrist account of local government issues.

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Jury finds Hannah Landon guilty of murdering 6-year-old Bella Fontenelle

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www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2025-05-01 22:21:00

SUMMARY: Hannah Landon was found guilty of first-degree murder and two counts of obstruction of justice for the death of 6-year-old Bella Fontenelle. Bella’s body was discovered in a bucket outside her mother’s home two years ago. The jury deliberated for less than an hour before reaching the verdict. During the trial, defense arguments questioned Landon’s mental state at the time of the crime, while a state psychologist testified she knew right from wrong. The judge decided not to pursue the death penalty, and Landon faces life in prison with no parole. Sentencing is scheduled for May 7th.

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Sentencing is set for Tuesday, May 6, at 9 a.m.

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