7-15-19
THE BIGGEST EFFECT ACADIANA IS FEELING POST-BARRY IS POWER OUTAGES. CAROLINE MARCELLO HAS THE DETAILS.
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Even though Tropical Depression Barry did not unleash catastrophic flooding in Louisiana, many across the Gulf Coast were urged to take heed of tornado and flash-flood warnings Monday as the storm moved north. Barry was downgraded from a tropical storm on Sunday afternoon but continued to pose a threat. Much of Louisiana and Mississippi were under flash-flood watches, as were parts of Arkansas, eastern Texas, western Tennessee and southeastern Missouri. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards urged residents to be cautious as they ventured outside after a weekend in which many had sheltered indoors.
Louisiana’s governor says he is “extremely grateful” that Tropical Depression Barry did not cause the disastrous floods that had earlier been forecast. In a news conference Sunday evening, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Barry’s rains could have been much worse. He says the state is now better prepared for future storms.
Edwards says more than 90 people have been rescued from 11 parishes because of the storm.
THE LAFAYETTE PARKS AND RECREATION’S SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AND THERAPEUTIC DAY CAMPS WILL BE CLOSED TODAY DUE TO THE WEATHER. THEY WILL RESUME TOMORROW. LAFAYETTE REGIONAL AIRPORT RESUMED THEIR NORMAL OPERATIONS YESTERDAY AFTER FLIGHTS WERE CANCELLED ON SATURDAY. PASSENGERS ARE URGED TO CHECK IN AT LEAST NINETY MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE.
SUMMER SCHOOL RESUMES TODAY IN CALCASIEU PARISH. THEY HAD BEEN CLOSED BECAUSE OF THE BAD WEATHER. CAMERON PARISH SUMMER CLASSES WON’T BEGIN AGAIN UNTIL TOMORROW. THEY WILL BE OPEN TODAY FOR STAFF TO PREPARE FOR THE RETURN OF STUDENTS TOMORROW.
A CHURCH UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN RAYNE WAS DAMAGED DURING TROPICAL STORM BARRY. FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST LOST PART OF ITS ROOF RESULTING IN RAIN SOAKING DRYWALL. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS INMATES WERE BROUGHT IN TO HELP WITH REPAIRS. THEY WERE ABLE TO MAKE A TEMPORARY PATCH OF THE ROOF TO PREVENT MORE DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING.
LAFAYETTE POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A DEATH AT THE TOBACCO PLUS ON EVANGELINE THRUWAY AT PINHOOK ROAD YESTERDAY EVENING. AN UNRESPONSIVE MAN WAS FOUND INSIDE A VEHICLE IN THE CONVENIENCE STORE PARKING LOT. THE MAN WAS LATER PRONOUNCED DEAD AND THE PARKING LOT BLOCKED OFF FOR THE INVESTIGATION. THERE WAS NO APPARENT TRAUMA TO THE BODY AND NO FOUL PLAY IS SUSPECTED AT THIS TIME.
A jury has recommended a 57-year-old man face the death penalty for killing a Louisiana State Trooper. Prosecutors say an intoxicated Kevin Daigle shot the trooper in the head with a sawed off shotgun as the officer came to check on his truck which was stuck in a ditch in 2015. Authorities say drivers passing by saw Daigle going through Trooper Steven Vincent’s pockets and subdued and handcuffed him after the shooting. A judge will decide Daigle’s final sentence at a hearing in October.
