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3 days ago
- Climate
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June's unique strawberry moon: When to see it and why its special this year
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Stargazers may be able to catch a glimpse of a unique full moon overnight Tuesday. The 'strawberry moon' will rise in the night sky Tuesday, June 10, and is expected to reach its peak illumination by 3:44 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, according to the Farmer's Almanac. Sluggish start to Atlantic hurricane season | Tracking the Tropics June's full moon gets its name from the Native American Algonquian tribes, who recognized that the moon's rise often coincided with the ripening of wild strawberries and signified the fruit was ready to be gathered. The moon happens to also appear reddish in color due to it being at the lowest point in the horizon all year, according to the Farmer's Almanac. The lower the moon is on the horizon, the redder it will appear, due to light rays having to pass through dense layers of the atmosphere. Onlookers may be treated to an extra special sight this year. According to EarthSky, the moon will be at its lowest point in decades due to what's called a 'Major Lunar Standstill.' The last time the strawberry moon appeared this low in the sky was in 2006. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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Curfew in effect for anyone under 18 in Opelousas
OPELOUSAS, La. () — With school being out for the summer, the reminds everyone there is a curfew in effect to keep your kids safe. The curfew, for anyone under the age of 18, lasts from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Joe Anderson, Public Information Officer for OPD, said while crime is known to happen late at night, you, as a parent, should know where your children are at all times. 'Most of the crime that is committed by youth does happen in the late hours, in the early morning hours,' Anderson said. Anderson said exceptions can be made if the minor is with an adult. If they have a job that requires them to be out, they must be with an adult during their commute and that must be communicated to the police department. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'It's not like your mom and dad say, 'just go out and wander the streets.'' Anderson said. 'You have to be in close proximity to your house.' With the curfew in place, Anderson reminds parents that this curfew will be taken seriously and have consequences if its violated. 'Police can warn the minors or direct them to go home if found in violation of the curfew,' he said. 'Repeat offenders may be taken in by juvenile officers, and the custodial parents and the parents are responsible. And if a 17-year-old individual or younger is in violation, the parents may be held responsible for whatever penalties are imposed upon the young person. And it can be imposed also upon their parents or custodial guardians.' the Opelousas Police Department's official Facebook page. Sluggish start to Atlantic hurricane season | Tracking the Tropics Former LSU football player arrested after motorcycle crash kills Texas woman Lafayette High graduate wins award for French Immersion education Louisiana Senate adds $1.2 billion to budget for one-time projects Bannon calls for special counsel probe of Musk Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
- Politics
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La. Legislature passes bill clarifying gun laws at parades
BATON ROUGE, La. () — A bill awaiting Gov. Jeff Landry's signature has passed clarifying that paradegoers, but not riders, may carry concealed weapons. provides for a person to carry a concealed weapon as a spectator at a parade or demonstration. (R-Bossier City) explains that the bill is a clarifier, it doesn't rewrite the current law. 'Once again, we got into a little bit of debating about whether or not you should be able to, but that really doesn't have to do with HB393,' Bamburg said. 'I mean, it's just really clarifying what the word 'in' means. Because even when they were discussing it in committee they had to use a person in or at a parade; so 'in' or 'at' would mean that if you're a participant 'in' the parade you would be prohibited from carrying a weapon.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Bamburg adds that the law reads those who are 'in' a parade are not allowed to carry. Concerns have been raised about public safety with armed bystanders in a crowd. 'As you know, many of the people that go attend the parade either in a parade, on a parade route, or at a parade plan on going and having a few drinks,' he said. 'Those people should still keep their weapons at home because they are not legally carrying a weapon if they are intoxicated while they are in these situations or any situation for that matter.' Bamburg said he expects Gov. Landry to sign the bill into law. 'I think he'll be supportive of this bill because it clarifies it for law enforcement, it clarifies for the citizens of Louisiana, it clarifies for people that are in a parade,' Bamburg said. 'Although many of the people have to sign a waiver saying, 'Hey, our liability doesn't cover you to carry a weapon while you're in a parade regardless.' So, this is simply a clarification of current law.' The bill provides that the law applies to all parades or demonstrations for which a government entity has issued a permit. Sluggish start to Atlantic hurricane season | Tracking the Tropics Former LSU football player arrested after motorcycle crash kills Texas woman Lafayette High graduate wins award for French Immersion education Louisiana Senate adds $1.2 billion to budget for one-time projects Bannon calls for special counsel probe of Musk Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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Lafayette woman claims two pit bulls mauled her dog to death
LAFAYETTE, La. () — A Lafayette woman said she has lost her beloved pet in the worst way imaginable. Connie Cordova said her two-year-old dog Mercedes was mauled to death by two of her neighbor's dogs, both pit bulls, as she watched, helpless. Cordova says she let Mercedes outside around 6 p.m. on Saturday. Cordova says she was in her bathroom getting ready to go to a restaurant with family, when suddenly she heard screams and whimpers that sounded like her dog. She said she ran to her window and saw her fence had been broken through by two dogs, and that the pit bulls began attacking Mercedes. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'The black one had her by the neck, the brown one had her by her back legs,' Cordova said. 'By the time I made it outside, the black one would not let Mercedes go, he just kept shaking her like a rag doll and he wouldn't stop.' Cordova reported the incident to Lafayette Police on Saturday and Animal Control on Monday. She said officers with Animal Control arrived at her neighbor's residence early Monday morning and took custody of the pit bulls. 'I went out this morning and filled out a report for vicious animals, and showed them pictures of my dog, what they did with her,' Cordova said. 'Animal Control came out this morning to issue a citation and pick the pitbulls up.' She says her entire family is heartbroken over the loss of Mercedes. She describes her as a gentle dog, who brought joy, comfort and unconditional love to everyone she came across. 'She was their best friend, she'd kiss the kids, and she'd hug you, like a human being,' Cordova said. 'I always had good times with her, she traveled with us wherever she went and now I have nobody.' Sluggish start to Atlantic hurricane season | Tracking the Tropics Former LSU football player arrested after motorcycle crash kills Texas woman Lafayette High graduate wins award for French Immersion education Louisiana Senate adds $1.2 billion to budget for one-time projects Bannon calls for special counsel probe of Musk Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-06-2025
- Business
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Duke Energy begins preparations for hurricane season
Duke Energy is making major upgrades to strengthen their North Carolina facilities in preparation for this year's hurricane season. The improvements are coming to control centers across the state where crews monitor the power grid and coordinate storm responses. According to WSOC's Severe Weather Team 9, the 2025 hurricane season is likely to be extremely active. SPECIAL COVERAGE >> Tracking the Tropics: The state of hurricanes In anticipation of this storm season, Duke Energy says it's improved power lines, upgraded poles and enhanced its self-healing technology. These changes will help reduce the number of customers affected by power outages by up to 75%, they said. VIDEO: Duke Energy files to dismiss climate change lawsuit
