National Weather Service confirms two EF-0 tornadoes on election day
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has confirmed two EF-0 tornadoes touched down Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Caddo and DeSoto parishes. The first tornado developed around 10:17 a.m. west of Belcher in northern Caddo Parish, traveling approximately 1.76 miles with maximum winds of 75 mph and a width of 50 yards. A second tornado touched down around 11:21 a.m. in northern DeSoto Parish before crossing into southern Caddo Parish. That tornado traveled approximately 3.38 miles, reached a width of 150 yards and produced estimated winds of 75 mph. Both tornadoes caused primarily tree damage, with no injuries or fatalities reported. Weather Service survey teams completed their assessments and confirmed both tornadoes were rated EF-0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
Bossier Parish burn ban temporarily lifted in most fire districts
Most Bossier Parish fire districts have temporarily lifted the parish-wide burn ban following recent rainfall, but restrictions remain in effect within Benton Fire District No. 4. Parish officials announced Wednesday, Nov. 4, that improved moisture conditions allowed all but one fire district to suspend the restrictions. Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution because rainfall totals varied throughout the parish and dry vegetation remains a potential fire hazard. Anyone conducting outdoor burning should keep water or firefighting equipment nearby and never leave a fire unattended. Officials said the restrictions could be reinstated if conditions warrant.
Dubach mayor resigns two days after leading election field; requests to withdraw from December 12 runoff
Dubach Mayor Mona Wilson announced her resignation Thursday, two days after leading a three-candidate field in the town’s mayoral election. Wilson also asked to withdraw from the Dec. 12 runoff. If the state accepts her withdrawal, challenger Corey Beckham would be the sole remaining candidate and would be declared elected under Louisiana law.
Wilson had been on medical leave for about a week. She cited her health and well-being and said she could no longer work with Councilwoman Evelyn Graham. Wilson also contended in the memo that Monday’s special council meeting was illegal.
Graham said she called the Nov. 2 meeting to discuss “town issues surrounding mayoral race.” She told those attending that it was her understanding any council member could call a special meeting as long as three members were present. Other council members said they had not been consulted about calling the meeting.