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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa is nearly stationary in the central Caribbean, with forecasters warning it could soon strengthen and brush past Jamaica as a powerful hurricane. Catastrophic flooding and landslides are likely in southern Haiti in the coming days. U.S. forecasters said the storm's slow movement will mean days of exposure to heavy rain and strong winds, which will worsen flooding and other dangers. Melissa had 45 mph winds early Friday. It could strengthen into a hurricane Saturday and a major hurricane later in the weekend. Authorities were opening shelters and making other preparations in Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

(The Center Square) — Gov. Jeff Landry on Wednesday cautioned Louisiana households that rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that no additional benefits will load onto their cards on Nov. 1 if the federal government remains shut down.

As Louisiana’s lieutenant governor — and more importantly, a proud Louisianan — I’ve seen firsthand how our state’s unique election system brings people together at a time when our country feels more divided than ever.

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