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Luling
Coverage of Luling in the Nexus archive.
- NWS confirms 14 tornadoes from Arthur storms in Louisiana, Mississippi
The National Weather Service confirmed 14 tornadoes from Tropical Storm Arthur in Louisiana and Mississippi, with the strongest rated EF1 and peak winds of 105 mph. No fatalities were reported, but two injuries occurred in Avondale. Tornado tracks included Montegut, Luling, and the Dedeaux-Lizana area, with damages primarily to trees and minor property.
- Louisiana church solicits prayers for pastor convicted of sexual assault – but not for his victims
Anthony Odiong was sentenced to life in prison for sex crimes against congregants in Texas. A Louisiana church where he previously served as pastor has been criticized for soliciting prayers for him in a bulletin that omitted the victims. One of the victims encouraged the community to pray for the victims as well.