Louisiana
Damage reported, schools closed as storms arrive in southeast Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Flooding rains began moving across Southeast Louisiana on Wednesday (May 7) morning, bringing with them the first wave of damage, power outages, and school closures.
A Flood Watch remains in effect until Thursday evening, with multiple rounds of storms expected across the region.
FORECAST OUTLOOK
- Light to moderate rain moved in from the north Wednesday morning.
- A squall line is expected midday with threats of damaging winds, tornadoes, and hail.
- Showers and a few storms will linger into the evening.
- Additional rounds of storms are possible Thursday and Friday.
- Rain totals between 4 to 6 inches are likely, with isolated spots potentially exceeding 10 inches.
- A slow-moving upper low will keep storms around through Friday, before more isolated activity into the weekend.
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JEFFERSON PARISH DAMAGE
Jefferson Parish Councilman Scott Walker confirmed several school were dismissing early due to power outages.
Poles and lines were down on Barataria near the Expressway and 6th Street. Entergy crews and first responders were working to restore power.
“It was obviously like a monsoon,” Walker said. “Damage near West Jeff. At Barataria and 6th, there’s another 200 yards of power lines down.”
Fox 8 Chief Meteorologist Bruce Katz and the National Weather Service confirmed the wind damage was a result of straight line winds and not tornadic activity.
Multiple power poles were snapped or left leaning along Avenue D near Immaculate Conception School, where students were dismissed early due to the power outage and issues with the campus lift station system.
Immaculate Conception Principal Stephanie DeMarco told FOX 8 that all students were safe and sheltered during the storm.
“We were actually in the middle of Mass when it blew through,” she said. “We had some water in the church. The kids were scared, there were some tears, but everyone is safe. We’re without power on both sides of our campus and cannot flush toilets.”
Families of the following Jefferson Parish schools were notified that their school was without power:
- Collins Elementary
- Isaac G. Joseph Elementary
- Lincoln Elementary
- Marrero Middle
- Solis Elementary
- West Jefferson High School
- Woodmere School
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MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Shelby Bordelon of Iberville Parish was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 Saturday night in Monroe, earning the title and a $15,000 scholarship. Bordelon, a graduate student at Southeastern Louisiana University, said the role is about more than pageantry, emphasizing the yearlong service mission tied to the crown.
“Part of the mission of this organization is the service behind it,” Bordelon said. “And the service is so important, you are serving your state for a year… having the opportunities to connect with others… to continue making an impact and leaving my mark on others as well.”
Bordelon, who finished first runner-up in last year’s competition, said the moment her name was called as the winner still hasn’t fully sunk in.
“It was every emotion you could think of that was running through my mind at that moment,” she said, adding she focused on preparation and perspective this year. “I really wanted to go into this year with no regrets… just really trusting in that mindset and that plan.”
Bordelon said she hopes to use her platform to raise awareness for her nonprofit, Claire’s Promise, which focuses on combating drunk driving.
You can learn more about the nonprofit here. She will now represent Louisiana at the Miss America Pageant, which begins in late August in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Copyright 2026 KNOE. All rights reserved.
The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 20, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 20 drawing
16-20-44-48-50, Powerball: 15, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 20 drawing
1-8-2
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 20 drawing
1-4-7-5
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from June 20 drawing
6-6-2-7-9
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Easy 5 numbers from June 20 drawing
01-06-18-25-33
Check Easy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto numbers from June 20 drawing
09-13-16-17-33-41
Check Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Louisiana Lottery offices. Prizes of over $5,000 must be claimed at Lottery office.
By mail, follow these instructions:
- Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket, ensuring all barcodes are clearly visible (remove all scratch-off material from scratch-off tickets).
- Photocopy the front and back of the ticket (except for Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, as photocopies are not accepted for these games).
- Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form, including your telephone number and mailing address for prize check processing.
- Photocopy your valid driver’s license or current picture identification.
Mail all of the above in a single envelope to:
Louisiana Lottery Headquarters
555 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
To submit in person, visit Louisiana Lottery headquarters:
555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, (225) 297-2000.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Louisiana Lottery.
When are the Louisiana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5: Daily at 9:59 p.m. CT.
- Easy 5: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
- Lotto: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Louisiana editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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