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...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and
southeast Texas.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

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Man dead after shooting at Ville Platte apartment complex

Man dead after shooting at Ville Platte apartment complex

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VILLE PLATTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Ville Platte Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting at an apartment complex. Police Chief A. Perry Thomas said Cawaskee Ardoin, 31, was shot multiple times and later died from his injuries at Mercy Regional Hospital. He added the shooting happened at the Gabriel Villa Apartment Complex.

Health

Covering Your Health: Whooping Cough Concerns

Covering Your Health: Whooping Cough Concerns

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(NEWS 15) — Louisiana is experiencing a worrying rise in whooping cough cases, and two infants have died. The spike in cases comes amid a decrease in vaccination rates. Whooping cough, caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria, is highly contagious. It starts with symptoms like a runny nose and low-grade fever, but can progress to severe coughing fits. So far this year, Louisiana has reported 110 cases. The state has seen a consistent rise in cases since 2005, reaching levels not seen since 2009.

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