Mary Lee Thompson Greely
August 20, 1939 — August 23, 2026
August 31, 2026
STPSO & Partners Celebrate National Night Out
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office will be partnering this year with local municipal police departments and neighborhoods throughout the parish to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, October 6. 2026.
National Night Out is a nationwide crime prevention initiative designed to strengthen partnerships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. The event encourages residents to come together with their neighbors and local law enforcement to promote crime prevention, neighborhood awareness and community involvement.
STPSO deputies will join officers from local municipal police departments at community events in Mandeville, Slidell and Covington, building on the already successful events these agencies host each year.
The Mandeville event will take place at the Mandeville Trailhead from 5-8 p.m., the Covington event at the Covington Trailhead from 5-8 p.m. and the Slidell event at Heritage Park from 4:30-8 p.m.
For those living on the northern end of the parish, we will host an event at our 4th District Station, 81651 Highway 21, in Bush, from 5-8 p.m. that evening.
The free, family-friendly events will include information on community resources, tables from local nonprofit organizations and community groups, food, fun and a variety of children’s events and activities.
By working together, the participating law enforcement agencies hope to reinforce the message that keeping St. Tammany Parish safe is a shared effort that extends beyond jurisdictional boundaries.
“Keeping our communities safe takes all of us working together,” Sheriff Bret Ibert said. “National Night Out strengthens the relationships between our residents and law enforcement while also highlighting the strong partnerships we have with our municipal police departments. Criminals don’t pay attention to jurisdictional lines, and neither do we when it comes to working together to keep St. Tammany Parish safe.”
In addition to the larger community events, STPSO deputies will visit registered neighborhood National Night Out gatherings throughout St. Tammany Parish, giving residents an opportunity to meet and interact with the deputies who patrol their communities. However, residents are encouraged to attend one of the larger events, where they can meet deputies and officers from multiple agencies, learn more about available community resources and enjoy a variety of activities for the entire family.
Neighborhoods planning their own National Night Out celebration are encouraged to register their event with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office so deputies can stop by and join in the activities. Neighborhood events can be registered on the STPSO website – www.STPSO.com – under Community Programs tab.
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
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Today A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Tropical Disturbances Today
Disturbance 1. Northern Gulf of America (AL97): An area of low pressure is located a little more than 100 miles south of the coast of southern Louisiana. Development is expected as the low moves slowly west-northwestward, and a short-lived tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form before the system reaches the Upper Texas or southwestern Louisiana coasts on Tuesday. Formation chance through 48 hours...high...70 percent and formation chance through 7 days...high...70 percent.
Disturbance 2. Near Hispaniola (Remnants of Dolly): Redevelopment (if any) of a surface trough of low pressure (the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly) would be slow to occur during the next few days as the system encounters generally unfavorable upper-level winds while moving quickly west-northwestward at 20 to 25 mph. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.
August 30, 2026
St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 29, 2026
Emanuel Massa (age 68) was booked on the charges of DWI, Failure to Stop/Yield, and No Taillights by the Louisiana State Police.
William Myers (age 29) was booked on the charges of DWI and Ignore Traffic Signal by the Louisiana State Police.
Scott Lipps (age 47) was booked on the charges of Interfering With a Law Enforcement Investigation and Possession of Schedule II by the Slidell Police Department.
Rachel Lipps (age 45) was booked on the charges of DWI and Improper Lane Use by the Slidell Police Department.
Sidney Williams (age 36) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Samuel Bell (age 37) was booked on the charge of Failure to Register and Notify as a Sex Offender by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Jason Rosier (age 51) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Kaily Dupart (age 22) was booked on the charges of DWI and Improper Lane Use by the Louisiana State Police.
Duane Marigny (age 40) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Aniya Robertson (age 24) was booked on the charges of Taking Contraband to and From a Penal Institution, Manufacture/Distribution Schedule I CDS, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon, Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting an Officer, Improper Backing, and Driver Must Be Licensed by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Jeremy Williams (age 46) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Timothy Braun (age 38) was booked on the charges of Simple Criminal Damage to Property (2 counts) by the Slidell Police Department.
Elmer Rosales (age 29) was booked on the charges of Operating While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), Ignore Traffic Signal, Driver Must Be Licensed, and Contempt of Court by the Louisiana State Police.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 28, 2026
Courtney Jones (age 37) was booked on the charges of Theft and Bank Fraud (2 counts) by the Slidell Police Department.
Terrell Guillard (age 20) was booked on the charge of Transactions Involving Proceeds From Drug Offenses by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Londell Randall (age 48) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.
David Benson (age 48) was booked on the charge of Theft Less Than 1000 by the Slidell Police Department.
Jesse Stapler (age 22) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Leann Simon (age 40) was booked on the charge of Second Degree Cruelty to Juveniles by the 22nd Judicial Court.
William Stanciel (age 34) was booked on the charges of Simple Burglary (10 counts), Bank Fraud, Access Device Fraud, and Theft of a Firearm by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Ronald Lee (age 61) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Folsom Police Department.
Joe Perry (age 44) was booked on the charges of Pedestrian on Highway/Interstate, Resisting an Officer, and Possession of Schedule I by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Johnes Johnson (age 24) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment, False Statements in Affidavit as Perjury, and Domestic Abuse Battery/Pregnant Victim by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Lauren Baptist (age 25) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Contempt of Court by the Slidell Police Department.
Donnie Burnes (age 22) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer and Possession of Schedule I by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Stephen Brauckhoff (age 55) was booked on the charges of Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Louis Batte (age 32) was booked on the charges of Battery of a Police Officer, Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence, and Simple Criminal Damage to Property by the Mandeville Police Department.
Darryl Baham (age 29) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not listed.
Denzel Francis (age 34) was booked on the charges of Housed for Court and Contempt of Court by Agency not listed.
Mason Pittman (age 30) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.
Davin Dantzler (age 46) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Louisiana State Police.
Jarrett Washington (age 29) was booked on the charges of Motor Vehicles Alteration or Removal of VIN Number, Theft 5000-25000, and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the Slidell Police Department.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for August 29, 2026
John Foster (age 75 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Careless Operation, Impeding Flow of Traffic, No Insurance, Possession of Marijuana, Prohibited Acts, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Driving While Intoxicated, Possession of CDS With Weapon Present, and Outstanding Warrants by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond information is incomplete at this time.
Destiny Brown (age 22 with a McComb, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Obstruction of Justice, Possession of Stolen Property, Contempt of Court, and Possession of Marijuana by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Kiana Morris (age 31 with an Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Simple Battery, Criminal Damage to Property Under 1000, Resisting Arrest, and Driving While Intoxicated With Child Endangerment by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Olvin Lopez (age 40 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated, Careless Operation, No Drivers License, and Open Container in Vehicle by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Convicted Felon Arrested for Guns, Drugs in Tangipahoa Parish
Following a multi-agency collaboration, a convicted felon has been put back behind bars after being found with multiple weapons and drugs. Anthony Thomas, age 28, has been booked on two counts each of Possession of Weapons while in Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) and Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm along with one count each of Possession of Schedule II Narcotics, Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest, Obstruction of Justice and Violating Parole.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Earlier this week, the Louisiana Department of Probation and Parole (P&P) connected with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) and Hammond Police (HPD) to conduct a compliance check on Thomas. He previously served time for Aggravated Assault with a Firearm and Illegal use of Weapons.
Following the compliance check, which resulted in Thomas’ arrest for the parole violation, a subsequent investigation began. Both agencies’ Narcotics Divisions and Street Crimes teams then executed a search warrant at a home off of Airport Road in the Hammond area. The teams found three pistols, three AR-Style pistols, and the ammunition and accessories for them, as well as Marijuana and illegally obtained prescription pills.
A 22-year-old man, who was also at the home at the time of the operation, was also arrested on several drug-related charges.
Sheriff Gerald Sticker wants to commend this proactive, collaborative effort with our partners at P&P and Hammond Police for getting this dangerous individual back behind bars.
As a reminder, if you’ve got information about suspicious activity in Tangipahoa Parish, but you prefer to share that information anonymously, you can do so through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip! Tips submitted directly through Crimestoppers may be eligible for a cash reward.
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
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Today A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. East wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday A 60 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Tropical Disturbances Today
Disturbance 1. East of the Leeward Islands (Remnants of Dolly): A strong tropical wave, the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly, is unlikely to redevelop during the next day or two while the wave moves westward to west-northwestward at about 25 mph. Conditions may become more conducive for redevelopment by the middle of the week as the system reaches the southeastern Gulf of America. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.
Disturbance 2. Northern Gulf of America (AL97): An area of low pressure is located about 125 miles south of the coast of southeastern Louisiana. Slow development of this system is possible during the next couple of days as it drifts westward to west-northwestward across the northern Gulf. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...30 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...30 percent.
August 29, 2026
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for August 28, 2026
Macy Kuhn (age 54 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked In From Court.
Shawna Cassidy (age 33 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked In From Court.
Angel Peters (age 17 with no address listed) was booked on the charge of Criminal Damage by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $3500.00.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 27, 2026
Daimon Bush (age 43) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.
Tramarrio Magee (age 38) was booked on the charge of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Gabriel Warren (age 23) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Covington Police Department.
Marc Muniz (age 43) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Careless Operation by the Causeway Bridge Police.
Jabrian Green (age 19) was booked on the charges of Illegal Carrying of Weapon and Possession of Schedule I by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Kaliyah Bergeron (age 30) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription by the Slidell Police Department.
Domonique Hill (age 34) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Ignore Traffic Signal, Failure to Use Turn Signal, Littering, and Driving Under Suspension by the Slidell Police Department.
Louis Pecou (age 46) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.
Donald Hall (age 56) was booked on the charges of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness and Simple Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Duncan Murray (age 59) was booked on the charge of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Glen Baham (age 75) was booked on the charge of Violation of Protection Order by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Sean Wagner (age 54) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.
Bobby Haynes (age 53) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Max Ducote (age 31) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.
Ky Maultsby (age 38) was booked on the charges of Parole Violation and Contempt of Court by Probation and Parole.
Alper Karatosun (age 38) was booked on the charges of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness and Simple Obstruction of a Highway of Commerce by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Ervin Penton (age 54) was booked on the charges of Periodic Renewal of Registration by Offenders and Offender to Notify Change of Address Residence or Other by the 22nd Judicial Court.
Eric Boudreaux (age 44) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
David Aliemenious (age 51) was booked on charge(s) not listed by the 22nd Judicial Court.
Philip Schnauder (age 44) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Covington Police Department.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Tropical Disturbances Today
Disturbance 1. East of the Leeward Islands (Remnants of Dolly): The remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly is located several hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands. Redevelopment of this system is unlikely while it moves westward to west-northwestward near 25 mph. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.
Disturbance 2. Northeastern and North-Central Gulf of America: A weak area of low pressure centered about 100 miles south-southwest of Pensacola, Florida. Development, if any, of this system is expected to be slow while it drifts westward for the next few days. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.
Today Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Sunday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 92. Light northeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
August 28, 2026
LSU AgCenter's Weekly Message
Crapemyrtle Bark Scale Continues to Affect Louisiana Landscapes
Crapemyrtle bark scale (CMBS) has been present in southeast Louisiana for over ten years now. Recent questions from clients, as well as the finding of an infestation in my own yard, have prompted me to address the topic again and in more depth.
These insects are members of the felt scale family. They live on bark of crape myrtle trees, feeding on plant sap. Like other felt scales and soft scales, they excrete a sugary substance called honeydew. Sooty mold, made up of various fungal species, grows on the honeydew.
Oftentimes, the reason people notice that they have a problem is not because they see the insects themselves but because sooty mold makes the trunks of the crape myrtles appear black. Sometimes, plants under the crape myrtles have sooty mold on them, too, since honeydew drops from the crape myrtles onto other plants.
Over time, the infested crape myrtles become less vigorous and produce fewer flowers. Young trees may be more severely affected.
My recent delving into CMBS biology was prompted in part by the question of whether it feeds on plants other than crape myrtles. It does. In its native range, it’s been found to infest a number of other hosts. In the US, the list of hosts it’s been reported from is limited and includes spirea (Spiraea japonica and S. thunbergii), a species of St. Johnwort (Hypericum kalmianum) that doesn’t commonly grow this far south, and, to my dismay, our native American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana).
To catch a CMBS infestation early, before sooty mold is widespread, I suggest checking your crape
myrtles from time to time for the white, cotton-like coverings of the adult females and eggs or of the male pupae so that, if desired, you can take steps to manage them while the population is small. These white structures are roughly 1 to 3 mm long, or less than one-eighth of an inch in length. They do not move. Only juveniles (nymphs) and winged adult males move. Under the cottony coverings, CMBS bodies and eggs are typically pinkish in color.
CMBS bodies are sometimes hidden under the peeling bark of crape myrtles or under lichens, so look closely when checking for them.
There are larvae of some lady beetles, such as Hyperaspis bigeminata, that feed on CMBS and are also white and cottony looking. It’s important to distinguish between the bad guys and the good guys, since if you have a lot of the latter, that may change how you decide to treat (or not treat) the plant. One way to distinguish lady beetle larvae from CMBS is that the former will likely move if they’re disturbed.
Note that the presence of sooty mold doesn’t necessarily mean that you have CMBS. Aphids often live on crape myrtle leaves, and they also excrete honeydew, resulting in sooty mold growth on leaves. If sooty mold is primarily on leaves, aphids are likely the culprit, but it covers much of the trunks and branches, you likely have CMBS.
I will address CMBS management in the next article.
Let me know if you have questions.
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Dr. Mary Helen Ferguson is an Extension Agent with the LSU AgCenter, with horticulture responsibilities in Washington and Tangipahoa Parishes. Contact Mary Helen at mhferguson@agcenter.lsu.edu or 985-277-1850 (Hammond) or 985-839-7855 (Franklinton).
Washington Parish Burn Ban Lifted
As of today (August 28, 2026), the burn ban for Washington Parish has been terminated by Proclamation Number 08-2026-02 signed by Washington Parish President Ryan Seal.
Angie Man Convicted of Murder in Fentanyl Death
District Attorney J. Collin Sims reports that on Thursday (August 27, 2026), a Washington Parish jury returned a guilty verdict in just 30 minutes, finding 43-year-old Derrick Fairley of Angie, Louisiana, guilty as charged of Second Degree Murder and Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl. The verdict was rendered following a trial before the Honorable District Judge Martin Coady. Sentencing is scheduled for September 4, 2026. Fairley faces a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment at hard labor without the benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.
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The conviction stems from the fatal overdose of 34-year-old Roxanne Fortenberry on December 15, 2024. Washington Parish Sheriff's Office (WPSO) deputies responded to a residence on Wardline Road where Fortenberry was discovered deceased in her bed. An autopsy and toxicology screening conducted by the Coroner's Office subsequently confirmed that Fortenberry died of a lethal dose of Fentanyl.
A forensic analysis of the victim’s cell phone conducted by WPSO detectives uncovered text messages from December 13, 2024, in which Fortenberry arranged to purchase $100 worth of suspected Heroin from a drug dealer identified as "Dee.” Investigators traced the phone number directly to Fairley, a known narcotics dealer with an extensive criminal history.
On December 16, 2024, undercover officers with the WPSO and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Fentanyl Overdose Response Team (FORT) utilized the victim's cell phone to set up a controlled drug buy with Fairley. When Fairley arrived at the victim's driveway, law enforcement surrounded the vehicle. As officers activated their emergency lights, Fairley handed a concealed bag of brownish powder to his female passenger, apologizing to her as he instructed her to hide the narcotics. Field tests confirmed the substance contained Fentanyl.
Assistant District Attorneys Iain Dover and Tiffany Dover prosecuted the case on behalf of the State. During closing statements, ADA Iain Dover emphasized the consequences of narcotics trafficking, stating, "The defendant sold the victim a death sentence, and with the money he received, bought himself a life sentence.”
District Attorney Collin Sims commended the actions of law enforcement and the prosecution team following the verdict. "Fentanyl is a deadly poison that continues to devastate families across our community. This verdict sends a clear message: if you deal fatal doses of Fentanyl in Washington Parish, my office will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law for murder," said District Attorney Collin Sims. "I want to commend the dedicated work of our prosecution team, lead WPSO investigator Captain Chad Cassard, and our law enforcement partners who acted swiftly to take this violent repeat offender off our streets.”
Washington Parish Sheriff Jason Smith stated, “Unfortunately, we continue to have people in our community who manipulate others in their lowest moments in order to make money. Thankfully, in Washington Parish, I have some exceptional deputies who will not stop going after the people who take advantage of others. Today was a win; there will be more.”
"Fentanyl is a lethal poison, and those who trade human lives for profit must face swift justice," said DEA New Orleans Special Agent in Charge John P. Scott. "This conviction highlights the vital impact of our Fentanyl Overdose Response Team working alongside local partners to pull deadly traffickers off our streets."
DA Sims extends special recognition to the joint law enforcement effort that led to the apprehension and conviction of Fairley, including the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Fentanyl Overdose Response Team (FORT), the U.S. Secret Service, the Louisiana State Police, and the Bogalusa Police Department.
Letlow Announces Washington Parish Office Hours
Congresswoman Julia Letlow has announced that her team will host satellite office hours in Washington Parish and her district staff will be available in both Bogalusa and Franklinton to help constituents of Louisiana’s 5th District with federal agency related issues, such as IRS, VA, or Social Security assistance. All local residents in LA-05 are invited to attend and receive specialized assistance.
September 9, 2026: From 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Bogalusa City Court, 202 Arkansas Ave., Bogalusa, LA. 70427
September 9, 2026: From 2 - 3 p.m. at Franklinton City Hall, 301 11th Ave., Franklinton, LA. 70438
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for August 27, 2026
Chad Moore (age 33 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Switched License Plates, Theft Less Than 1000, and Theft of Motor Vehicle 5000-25000 by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $5000.00.
Gabriel Warren (age 23 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Attempted Simple Burglary by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Autumn Bonnet (age 30 with a Covington, La. address) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 26, 2026
Eushekia Hughes (age 37) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Tinaja Taylor (age 24) was booked on the charges of Taking Contraband to and from a Penal Institution (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Ivance Mitchell (age 29) was booked on the charges of Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon, Driving Under Suspension, No Insurance, and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Ike Spencer (age 32) was booked on the charges of Illegal Carrying of Weapon, Possession of Schedule I, Ignore Traffic Signal, Driving Under Suspension, Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear, and Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Manzanero Wabomnor (age 43) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Alyssa Toledo (age 33) was booked on the charges of Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond and Contempt of Court by Bondsman.
Gage Ticker (age 21) was booked on the charges of Pornography Involving Juveniles and Sexual Abuse of an Animal (2 counts) by the Louisiana State Police.
Kristen Browncoulfield (age 37) was booked on the charges of Bank Fraud and Access Device Fraud by the Slidell Police Department.
Tracy McMurtry (age 46) was booked on the charge of Manufacture/Distribution Schedule I CDS by the District Attorney.
Lynette Gonzales (age 59) was booked on the charge of Stalking by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Jamaica Ball (age 29) was booked on the charge of Armed Robbery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Brianna Rielo (age 24) was booked on the charge of Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor by the 22nd Judicial Court.
Donald Cyprian (age 22) was booked on the charges of Simple Battery and Negligent Carrying of a Concealed Weapon by the 22nd Judicial Court.
Antoine Calahan (age 27) was booked on the charge of Violation of Protection Order by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Ricky McKevitt (age 68) was booked on the charges of Driving Under Suspension, No Safety Belts, No Proof of Insurance, Contempt of Court, and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
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Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Saturday Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Sunday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tropical Disturbances Today
The only disturbance out there is Tropical Storm Dolly, which is located about 1145 miles east of the Leeward Islands and continues moving rapidly westward at 24 MPH with 40 MPH maximum sustained winds. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Dolly is forecast to degenerate into a tropical wave before it reaches the Leeward Islands.
August 27, 2026
Bogalusa Man Pleads Guilty to 2022 Murder of Marl Wayne Smith
District Attorney J. Collin Sims reports that on Thursday, August 27, 2026, 54-year-old David Huey Rester, Jr., of Bogalusa, Louisiana, pleaded guilty as charged to First Degree Murder in connection with the March 2022 shooting death of local business owner Marl Wayne Smith. Following the guilty plea, District Judge Martin Coady sentenced Rester to life imprisonment at hard labor without the possibility of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence. Assistant District Attorneys Jay Adair and Christina Fisher prosecuted the case for the State.
The charge stems from an incident on March 2, 2022, when deputies with the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a medical emergency call at The Pub Lounge on South Columbia Street in Bogalusa. Upon arrival, officers discovered the bar’s owner, Marl Wayne Smith, deceased behind the bar with multiple gunshot wounds, and the business's ATM destroyed. A collaborative investigation conducted by the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office, led by WPSO Detectives Raymond Myers and Corbet Hunt, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Louisiana State Police, and law enforcement partners in Mississippi linked ballistics, local firearm purchase records, and surveillance footage to Rester.
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Investigators obtained video surveillance from the bar that depicted Rester entering the establishment and drinking multiple beers while conversing with Smith, who was the only other person present at the time, for approximately 90 minutes. After rising as if to leave, Rester shook Smith’s hand, then pulled a gun from his waistband, shooting Smith several times. Rester then retrieved some of his fired shell casings before unsuccessfully attempting to retrieve cash from the bar’s ATM. He was subsequently arrested after robbing a bank in Waveland, MS, and shooting at pursuing law enforcement officials during a high-speed chase along I-10 through Hancock and Harrison Counties in Mississippi.
"This conviction ensures that a dangerous offender will spend the rest of his life behind bars," said District Attorney Collin Sims. "Marl Wayne Smith was a valued member of the Bogalusa community, and while this life sentence cannot replace the loss felt by his family and friends, we hope it brings a measure of justice and closure to all who loved him. I commend the thorough investigative work of the law enforcement agencies involved and our prosecution team for securing this result."
Suspect Vehicle Sought in Tangipahoa Parish
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) is investigating a case involving a woman severely injured when an object was thrown through the windshield of her vehicle.
In the late evening hours of August 16, 2026, a semi-truck driver traveling on Highway 1054 near Forbes Road in the Spring Creek area experienced her windshield suddenly break, shattering portions into the passenger compartment. Glass from the break severely injured one of her eyes which she continues to receive medical treatment for today.
The investigation revealed that an occupant of a red, four-door sedan with chrome rims, passing the semi-truck in the opposite direction, threw an object at the windshield, causing the break. Dash camera video in the semi-truck captured the incident and the suspect vehicle.
The TPSO is asking anyone with information about this vehicle, or this incident, to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 985-902-2088.
If you’d prefer to share information anonymously, you can do so through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip!
Tips submitted directly through Crimestoppers may be eligible for a cash reward.
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for August 26, 2026
Chance Luke (age 28 with an Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated With Child Endangerment, Hit and Run, Criminal Damage, No Insurance, and Gross Littering by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond information incomplete at this time.
Leslie Davis (age 37 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Theft 1000-5000, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Possession of Marijuana, No License Plate, and Driving Under Suspension by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Torrence Reed (age 47 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule I/Ecstasy, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II (4 counts), Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule III, Possession of Schedule IV Drugs, Possession of Heroin, Transactions Involving Proceeds From Drug Offenses, Possession of Schedule I/Tetrahydrocannabinols or Synthetic Cannabinoids, Open Container in Vehicle, and Introduction of Contraband to Correctional Facility by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Richard Creel (age 26 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II (2 counts), Obstruction of Justice, and Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Joseph Garner (age 32 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule I Drugs, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Possession of a Firearm or Concealed Weapon by Person Convicted of Domestic Abuse Battery, Possession of CDS With Weapon Present, Obstruction of Justice, Possession of Marijuana, Prohibited Acts, License Plate/Improper Lighting, Proper Equipment Required on Vehicles, and No Drivers License by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 25, 2026
Melvin Newton (age 40) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Jared Bland (age 37) was booked on the charges of Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Trespass, and Simple Criminal Damage to Property by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Scott Glendening (age 54) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Louisiana State Police.
Terrell Guillard (age 20) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS, Possession With Intent to Distribute
Schedule II CDS, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule IV CDS, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Unregistered Firearm or Silencer by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Redonald Veal (age 50) was booked on the charges of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear and Contempt of Court by Agency not listed.
Akiah Smith (age 23) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS, Possession of Schedule II, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, and Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Mark White (age 19) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS, Possession of Schedule II, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, and Driving Under Suspension by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Lance Brewer (age 35) was booked on the charges of Housed for Court and Contempt of Court by Agency not listed.
Sharoy Massey (age 32) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not listed.
Jason Dickson (age 50) was booked on the charges of Bank Fraud and Computer Fraud by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Tristan Brown (age 21) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Cody Beason (age 31) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.
Justin McCullum (age 38) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole.
Wendi Holmes (age 45) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not listed.
Alisha Christmas (age 35) was booked on the charge of Theft Less Than 1000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Charles Delaughter (age 41) was booked on the charge of Theft 5000-25000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Ryan Billings (age 44) was booked on the charges of Manufacture/Distribution Schedule II CDS, Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Safety Belts by the 22nd Judicial Court.
John Hargis (age 33) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.
Chad Winslow (age 45) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.
Louis Mistretta (age 41) was booked on the charges of Simple Burglary and Illegal Possession of Stolen Things Less Than 1000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Opal Currie (age 23) was booked on the charge of Theft 1000-5000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Mark Grainger (age 32) was booked on the charges of Bank Fraud, Computer Fraud, and Forgery by the Slidell Police Department.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Tropical Disturbances Today
Disturbance 1. Central Tropical Atlantic (AL96): An area of low pressure is located about midway between Africa and the Windward Islands. Advisories could be initiated on a short-lived tropical storm later today. However, environmental conditions are expected to become hostile beginning on Friday, likely ending its chances for further development. Formation chance through 48 hours...high...90 percent and formation chance through 7 days...high...90 percent.
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.
Today A 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 87. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Friday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
August 26, 2026
Job Opening: Director of Finance/Personnel
The Washington Parish Government has a job opening for Director of Finance/Personnel. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary, including complete benefit package.
Overview
The Director of Finance provides oversight and guidance to the Administrative Finance department for the Washington Parish Government. The Director ensures proper administration of all financial functions, oversees the disbursement and receipt of Parish funds according to applicable state statutes and parish policies and procedures and prepares financial reports in accordance with generally accepted governmental accounting principles. The Director develops and maintains proper internal controls for all accounting systems within the Parish Government.
Responsibilities
- Supervises the Administrative Finance and Personnel departments.
- • Aids the President in preparation of the annual operating and capital outlay budget.
- Exercises oversight in coordinating the administration of the annual budget.
- Receives and disburses Parish funds according to law and applicable restrictions.
- Prepares a monthly statement of revenues and expenditures available for public inspection within 30 days of month end.
- Oversees procurement of all personal property, materials, supplies and services required by the Parish Government, utilizing a centralized accounting system.
- Reviews and oversees administrative activities including intergovernmental grants, inventory of real and personal property, risk management, technology hardware and software applications, and acts as a liaison with sub agencies and component units of the parish.
- Invests idle parish funds, as permitted by law.
- Performs general administrative services as directed by the Parish President.
Requirements:
The Director of Finance, at the time of appointment, shall have at least a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, public administration or a related field from an accredited college or university, and at least two (2) years’ experience in a responsible managerial or administrative fiscal position or, in lieu of the preceding, have at least five (5) years’ experience in a responsible managerial or administrative fiscal position. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred.
Interested candidates may obtain further information by contacting Human Resource office at 985-335-1304. Resumes and two (2) professional letters of reference may be emailed to Patrick J. Galivan at pgalivan@wpgov.org or delivered to 909 Pearl Street Franklinton, LA 70438, until September 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Washington Parish Government provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 24, 2026
Cesar Tablante-Padron (age 25) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Driver Must Be Licensed by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Andrew Gautier (age 20) was booked on the charges of Possession of Marijuana or Synthetic Cannabinoids and Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Elysia McMillan (age 48) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Simple Battery by the Pearl River Police Department.
Mary Nicholson (age 36) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Miranda Baham (age 28) was booked on the charge of Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond and Contempt of Court by Bondsman.
Gary Evans (age 44) was booked on the charges of Probation Violation, Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon, Unlawful Use of Body Armor, and Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription by Probation and Parole.
Majid Dabit (age 31 was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not listed.
Shawn Russell (age 55) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not listed.
Nicholas Lenain (age 47) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.
Sean Herron (age 49) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Possession of Schedule I by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Sean Kelly (age 34) was booked on the charges of Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond and Contempt of Court by Bondsman.
Calvin Lesley (age 38) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the 22nd Judicial Court.
Charles Peterson (age 47) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court and Criminal Trespass by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Stephen Arthur (age 35) was booked on the charge of Violation of Protection Order by the Slidell Police Department.
Carl Pritchard (age 36) was booked on the charge of Simple Escape/Aggravated Escape by the Slidell Police Department.
Jourdan Griggs (age 22) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for August 24-25, 2026
Hayward Partman (age 52 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked In From Court
Mary Nicholson (age 36 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on charges not listed by Agency not listed. No bond set at this time.
Quandarius Rowe (age 33 with address not listed) was booked on charges not listed by Agency not listed. No bond set at this time.
Darryl Harris (age 60 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $7500.00.
Dawayne Whitaker (age 35 with address not listed) was booked on the charges of Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Driving While Intoxicated, Driving Under Suspension, Criminal Damage to Property, Vehicular Injuring/Negligent, and Vehicular Injuring/Negligent/First Degree by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $50000.00.
Adam Lott (age 46 with an Angie, La. address) was booked on the charge of Self Mutilation by a Prisoner by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Jerry Barber (age 50 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Aggrravated Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Dustin Orgeron (age 44 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Criminal Trespass, Simple Burglary, and Resisting Arrest by Flight by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Tropical Disturbances Today
Disturbance 1. Eastern Tropical Atlantic (AL96): An area of low pressure, associated with a tropical wave, is located a few hundred miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. Environmental conditions are somewhat favorable for development over the next couple of days, and a tropical depression could form over the next day or two as the system moves westward to west-northwestward across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic. Environmental conditions are forecast to become less favorable by this weekend, potentially ending its chances for development. Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...60 percent and formation chance through 7 days...medium...60 percent.
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.
Today A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Tonight A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday A 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Friday A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
August 25, 2026
St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 23, 2026
Horus Toullier (age 64) was booked on the charges of No Safety Belts and Resisting an Officer by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Stephon Cooley (age 26) was booked on the charges of Simple Criminal Damage to Property, Simple Robbery, and Simple Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Adam Walsworth (age 40) was booked on the charges of Criminal Trespass, Tampering With Surveillance Accounting Inventory or Monitoring, Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness, and Telephone Communications/Improper Language/Harassment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Joshua Navarre (age 41) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Assault With Firearm, Simple Burglary, Theft 1000-5000, Illegal Use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities, and Interfering With Emergency Communications by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Peter Ricca (age 33) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery, Interfering With Emergency Communication, and Resisting an Officer by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Gerardo Luis (age 33) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Careless Operation by the Louisiana State Police.
Junius Trask (age 42) was booked on the charges of Carjacking, Resisting an Officer, Simple Battery, Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness, and DWI (4th or Subsequent Offense) by the Slidell Police Department.
Jefferson Acosta (age 27) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Assault With a Motor Vehicle Upon a Peace Officer, Aggravated Flight From Officer, Resisting an Officer, Driver Must Be Licensed, and Open Container in Vehicle by the Slidell Police Department.
Andrew Vinning (age 61) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Covington Police Department.
Anthony Crouch (age 27) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Barry Castaneda (age 62) was booked on the charges of Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond and Contempt of Court (3 counts) by Bondsman.
Helen Bourn (age 18) was booked on the charge of Theft by the Mandeville Police Department.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.
Today A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light north wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Wednesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Thursday A 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Tropical Disturbances Today
Disturbance 1. Central Subtropical Atlantic (AL95): An area of low pressure located a few hundred miles east-northeast of Bermuda could become a short-lived tropical depression or storm later today before encountering increasingly hostile conditions tonight and Wednesday, likely ending its chances for development. Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...40 percent and formation chance through 7 days...medium...40 percent.
Disturbance 2. Eastern Tropical Atlantic (AL96): An area of low pressure is centered a few hundred miles south-southeast of the Cabo Verde Islands. This system is likely to become a tropical depression during the next day or two while it moves westward to west-northwestward across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic. Environmental conditions could become less conducive for development by the weekend. Formation chance through 48 hours...high...70 percent and formation chance through 7 days...high...70 percent.
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