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Two men killed in separate crashes in East Baton Rouge and East Feliciana
State Police reported two fatal November 4 crashes involving a pedestrian in Baker and a pickup in East Feliciana Parish.
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LSU foster care scholarship endowment reaches $7.2 million
LSU says a $5 million MMR Group commitment and contributions from 75 other donors will support an endowment expected to generate approximately $288,000 annually.
Weather
Flood warning cancelled for Calcasieu River near Salt Water Barrier
NWS Lake Charles cancelled the Salt Water Barrier flood warning at 2:34 p.m. CST Thursday. The river is forecast to remain below flood stage, with a maximum of 3.6 feet Thursday evening.
Public Safety
Bossier burn ban lifted temporarily except in Benton Fire District No. 4
A November 4 parish notice announces temporary burn-ban relief in other fire districts, while Benton Fire District No. 4 keeps its restrictions. Officials continue to urge caution.
Weather
NWS confirms dense fog advisory expired for 17 Louisiana parishes
The advisory for 17 Louisiana parishes expired at 9 a.m. CST Thursday. A separate advisory for nine northeast parishes was cancelled earlier.
Weather
Tuesday morning tornado warning covered northwestern Bossier
The 10:55 a.m. NWS warning near Plain Dealing carried an 11:45 a.m. CST expiration. A subsequent cancellation, extension or replacement had not been verified as of 11:45 a.m.; this account is not an all clear.
Public Safety
SporTran says driver removed from service after bus traveled wrong way on Interstate 49
SporTran acknowledged video of a bus on the wrong side of Interstate 49 in a November 2 statement. The agency did not identify the driver or provide the incident date.
Government
Federal election monitors planned for three Louisiana parishes
The Justice Department lists Orleans, East Baton Rouge and Lafayette for November 3 monitoring. Its announcement does not name polling sites or specify Louisiana staffing.
Government
Louisiana voters face 10 constitutional amendments Tuesday, including property tax changes and governor term limits
The November 3 ballot includes proposals affecting homestead exemptions, local tax rates, pension debt, bail after conviction and drinking water service lines. Several tax changes would take effect later and require additional action.
Government
Council adopts higher 2027 property tax rates in New Orleans
The New Orleans City Council adopted amended 2027 tax ordinances November 5, approving higher rates for city operations, parks, police and fire protection, and city services.
Environment
Corps publishes Morganza to the Gulf environmental decision notice
A November 2 federal notice announces an environmental decision for storm risk reduction features in Terrebonne and Lafourche. The decision was signed October 14; the notice does not announce a construction start.
Weather
Coastal flood advisory covers southwest Louisiana through Tuesday morning
The National Weather Service expects minor coastal flooding overnight in Cameron and southern portions of four other Louisiana parishes. The advisory ends at 6 a.m. CST November 3.