Governor Landry and other officials flew over Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary parishes this afternoon. Those three parishes took on the brunt of Francine which made landfall as a Category two storm in Terrebonne. Landry says there’s property damage but he says the bayou parishes were spared from major flooding.

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Francine knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers. Entergy Louisiana has been working around the clock to assess and repair the damage. President and CEO Phillip May says the challenge ahead is restoring power.

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May emphasized Entergy’s commitment to getting electricity back to affected communities as quickly as possible while ensuring the safety of both residents and repair crews.

Hurricane Francine came ashore with 100 mile per hour winds, but it will likely be remembered for the flash flooding it caused in southeast Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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We now know the name of the pilot who died when his small plane went down in a golf course in Lafayette. The fire department there says he’s 73-year-old Greg Manuel. The plane departed from Lafayette Regional Airport late this morning and crashed in Oakbourne Country Club, directly outside the airport. Manuel was pronounced dead at the scene.

The New Orleans area is drying out from the torrential rains of Hurricane Francine. Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng says the east bank took on seven to nine inches of rain, some areas got 11 inches which led to flooding…

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The police chief in Kenner says the flooding from Francine is as bad as it was for Hurricane Katrina.

A Union Parish charter school teacher is arrested for allegedly telling his third grade students that he was going to shoot them. Investigators say 70-year-old Robert Mitcham of Ruston became angry at his students and was trying to settle them down. Mitcham taught at Downsville Community Charter School and has been barred from the campus. He’s charged with terroristic threat.

The pilot of a small plane is killed in a crash in Lafayette. The fire department says the plane crashed upon takeoff near Oakbourne Country Club, which is immediately northeast of Lafayette Regional Airport. The pilot was pronounced dead at the scene. At this time, it’s unclear why the aircraft went down.

Entergy Louisiana is still trying to assess the damage caused by Francine before giving an ETA on restoration in the hardest hit areas.  

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Governor Landry publicly thanked a good Samaritan in New Orleans for saving the life of a driver who almost drowned as his pickup truck was sinking in floodwaters. The daring rescue was shown on live TV. The driver went around barriers at the Canal Street Underpass. Landry says, don’t do that.

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A Downsville Community Charter School teacher was arrested today. Union Parish Sheriff’s Investigators say, after becoming angry with a third-grade class, 70-year-old Robert Mitcham of Ruston threatened students saying he had bullets for his gun, and he would bring it to the school and shoot. He allegedly added some of the students would not survive.  Mitchem told authorities that he was not threatening the children. He said he was overwhelmed and wanted the children to settle down. Mitcham is charged with terrorizing and has been barred from the school.

Louisiana is getting assistance at the federal level for the damage done by Hurricane Francine. President Biden approved an emergency declaration for the state and Senator John Kennedy has been working to secure the money needed to help in the recovery effort.

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Governor Landry and other officials flew over Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary parishes this afternoon. Those three parishes took on the brunt of Francine which made landfall as a Category two storm in Terrebonne. Landry says there’s property damage but he says the bayou parishes were spared from major flooding

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State officials are trying to get a number on how many households and businesses sustained damages from Francine.

Francine caused widespread power outages across southeast Louisiana, leaving hundreds of thousands of residents without electricity. President and CEO of Entergy Louisiana Phillip May is asking for patience and assures residents that crews are working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. While some progress has already been made, full restoration efforts will continue until all residents have power again.

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A small private aircraft crashed in Lafayette this morning.  Unfortunately, the only occupant of the craft died in the crash that happened upon take-off near Oakbourne Country Club which is just northeast of the Lafayette Regional Airport. The Lafayette Fire Department responded and is conducting an investigation.

Nurses save lives everyday but not always the way Emergency Room Nurse, Miles Crawford did Wednesday night. His rescue of a driver of a pickup truck that was being overtaken by New Orleans floodwaters was captured on live television and Governor Landry took a moment to honor Crawford.

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Television footage suggests Crawford acted in the nick of time.

Hurricane Francine came ashore with 100 mile per hour winds, but it will likely be remembered for the flash flooding it caused in southeast Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell says even though the storm has passed, there are still hazards out there that people need to be aware of.

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Hurricane Francine came ashore with 100 mile per hour winds, but it will likely be remembered for the flash flooding it caused in southeast Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Francine has left hundreds of thousands in southeast Louisiana without power and Entergy is still trying to assess the damage before giving an ETA on restoration in the hardest hit areas.  Sean Richardson has the story.

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The New Orleans metro area is drying out after Francine dumped several inches of rain in a short amount of time. Jefferson Parish president Cynthia Lee Sheng says the east bank took on seven to nine inches of rain, some areas got 11 inches which led to flooding…

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Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley says the flooding from Francine is as bad as it was for Hurricane Katrina….

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Numerous homes have been flooded.

Flash flooding was also an issue in Thibodaux. Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson says emergency responders had to rescue several people trapped due to rising water…

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Most of Lafourche is without power. But Chaisson is optimistic power will be restored sooner than later…

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Governor Landry and other officials flew over Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary parishes this afternoon. Those three parishes took on the brunt of Francine which made landfall as a Category two storm in Terrebonne. Landry says there’s property damage but he says the bayou parishes were spared from major flooding

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State officials are trying to get a number on how many households and businesses sustained damages from Francine. It’s believed there’s more water damage than wind damage. Landry says the state has been through this before and its people will respond…

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Hurricane Francine has caused widespread power outages across southeast Louisiana, leaving hundreds of thousands of residents without electricity. Entergy has been working around the clock to assess and repair the damage.  President and CEO of Entergy Louisiana Phillip May says the challenge ahead is restoring power.

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May emphasized Entergy’s commitment to getting electricity back to affected communities as quickly as possible while ensuring the safety of both residents and repair crews. May explained that the process might take several days due to the extensive damage, especially in hard-hit areas along the coast.

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May urges patience and assures residents that crews are working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. While some progress has already been made, full restoration efforts will continue until all residents have power again.

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May also remind people to stay away from downed power lines and report any emergencies immediately.

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Louisiana is getting assistance at the federal level after President Biden approved an emergency declaration for the state. Senator John Kennedy has been working to secure the money needed to help in the recovery effort.

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FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell says even though the storm has passed, there are still hazards out there that people need to be aware of.

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Criswell also urges homeowners to fully document the damage to their properties, including taking photos, and to call their insurance companies as soon as possible to get the claim process started.

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Governor Landry took time this morning to publicly praise the good Samaritan who on live TV rescued a driver whose pickup truck was rapidly getting submerged by flood waters in New Orleans.

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At the same time, Landry, in an indirect way, chided the driver for driving around the barricades at the Canal Street Underpass, putting himself in the predicament in the first place.

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The TV footage showed that Crawford acted in the nick of time; had he not, the driver would have likely drowned.

The New Orleans metro area is drying out after Francine dumped several inches of rain in a short amount of time. Jefferson Parish president Cynthia Lee Sheng says the east bank took on seven to nine inches of rain, some areas got 11 inches which led to flooding…

Cut 3 (06) “…or down us.”

Governor Landry and other officials flew over Terrebonne, Lafourche, and St. Mary parishes this afternoon. Those three parishes took on the brunt of Francine which made landfall as a Category two storm in Terrebonne. State officials are trying to get a number on how many households and businesses sustained damages from Francine. It’s believed there’s more water damage than wind damage. Landry says the state has been through this before and its people will respond…

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Over 325 thousand residents are without power and Entergy President and CEO Phillip May emphasized Entergy’s commitment to getting electricity back to affected communities as quickly as possible while ensuring the safety of both residents and repair crews. May explained that the process might take several days due to the extensive damage, especially in hard-hit areas along the coast.

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Governor Landry authorized the activation of up to 25-hundred National Guardsmen to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine. Colonel Jennifer Mumme (“mummy”) says the guard has resources available to help people stranded and trapped in floodwaters.

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The number of Guardsmen activated could increase depending on the need.

Francine is out of the state. Now, the arduous task of cleanup and recovery is underway. Francine dumped several inches of rain in greater New Orleans in a short amount of time. Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley says the flooding from Francine is as bad as it was for Hurricane Katrina….

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Most of Lafourche Parish is without power. But Parish President Archie Chaisson (CHASS-in) is optimistic power will be restored sooner than later…

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In Jefferson Parish, the east bank took on seven to nine inches of rain, some areas got 11 inches which led to flooding.

Entergy Louisiana has been working around the clock to assess and repair the damage. President and CEO Phillip May says the challenge ahead is restoring power.

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May says crews will restore power as quickly as possible while ensuring the safety of both residents and workers.

Many homes suffered significant structural damage. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple stresses the importance of understanding policy details to avoid potential issues in the claims process.

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Temple urged residents to review their policies and document damages as soon as possible.

The New Orleans metro area is drying out after Francine dumped several inches of rain in a short amount of time. Jefferson Parish president Cynthia Lee Sheng says the East Bank received seven to nine inches of rain in just a couple of hours, some areas eleven inches. Canals overflowed in Kenner causing significant flooding.

Flash flooding was also an issue in Thibodaux. Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson says emergency responders had to rescue several people trapped due to rising water…

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Governor Landry and other officials plan to flyover Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary parishes this afternoon. Those three parishes took on the brunt of Francine which made landfall as a Category two storm in Terrebonne. Landry says there’s property damage but he says the bayou parishes were spared from major flooding…

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Around 360-thousand customers are without power. Many are relying on generators until electricity is restored.  Sean Richardson has some safety tips.

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If you sustained damage from Franciene. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says document damages as soon as possible and review your  insurance policies…

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Francine is moving through Mississippi after damaging and flooding homes in southeast Louisiana. The Category Two hurricane made landfall yesterday afternoon near Morgan City. Mayor Lee Dragna says Francine’s 100 mile per hour winds toppled numerous trees…

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Francine moved through the New Orleans area as a Category One storm and dumped as much as eleven inches of rain on the East Bank of Jefferson Parish. Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng says how many homes took in water is a big question…

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Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley says the flooding he saw compared to Hurricane Katrina.

Flash flooding in Thibodaux led to the rescue of 26 people in housing units on Lasseigne Road.

There are an estimated 375-thousand customers without power as a result of Francine. Many of those without power turn to portable generators. State Fire Marshal Assistant Fire Chief Mark Treadway says the generator should be stationed outside, away from windows and doors and never refuel a generator when it’s running…

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25-hundred Louisiana National Guard soldiers have been activated to help with recovery efforts. Colonel Jennifer Mumme says they are hand to help with debris removal and the clearing of roads and logistical support…

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A State Police trooper was injured when a tree fell on the trooper while attempting to remove downed trees from Interstate 10 near Sorrento. The trooper was taken to the hospital and the injuries have been described as minor.

Cleanup begins today from Hurricane Francine after it landed on Louisiana’s coast yesterday afternoon with maximum sustained winds of 100 miles per hour near Morgan City. We spoke with Mayor Lee Dragna as the storm was moving through…

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Francine’s eye wall pushed through the New Orleans area producing flooding rains. Jefferson Parish president Cynthia Lee Sheng says the east bank took on seven to nine inches of rain, some areas got 11 inches which led to flooding…

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Kenner police chief Keith Conley says the widespread flooding compares to Hurricane Katrina. The good news….no reported fatalities.

According to the website power-outage-dot-us, nearly 390-thousand customers are without power from Francine. Entergy Louisiana CEO Phillip May says manpower is more than quadrupled, and they’re ready to get to work.

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May warns that fully restoring power to everyone could take several days.

Hurricane Francine produced flood and wind damage to numerous homes. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says if you sustained damage, homeowners should…

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Temple says take photographs of the damage and keep the receipts for emergency repairs, which can expedite claim approval.