 | BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here are some of today's top headlines.
Landmark case: The first of more than three dozen lawsuits against the oil and gas industry over damage to Louisiana wetlands is underway in Plaquemines Parish. Alex Lubben was there in court.
Shrinking city: The U.S. Census Bureau data shows that two-thirds of Louisiana's parishes, including Orleans, are losing population. Jeff Adleson has a look at the numbers for the region.
Stormy weather: We're expected to get some severe storms on Saturday, with gusts that could be as high as 80 mph. Kasey Bubnash has the lastest.
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