As record rainfall continues to pound north Louisiana, several parishes have worked tirelessly to rescue people from vehicles and homes in flood stricken areas. Officials are asking the public in these areas to stay put as several inches of rain are still expected to fall. Donald Jones with the National Weather Service says there’s an area of low pressure just sitting there..:
CUT 8 (09) “several days”
Flood warnings, watches and wind advisories are posted throughout the state.

The special legislative session must end at 6 so lawmakers will try to wrap up work today on revenue raising and budget cuts to close the massive budget deficit. Jeremy Alford with la-politics-dot-com says legislators are closing in on this year’s shortfall…:
Cut 15 (11) “budget shortfall”

A 19-year-old died after being involved in a crash with a tow truck last night in Iberville Parish. State Police believe 19-year-old Orthello Batiste of White Castle ran a red light and was hit on the drivers side by an Advantage Towing truck. Batiste was pronounced dead at the scene, and a passenger in his vehicle who was not buckled up sustained serious injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

LSU Health Shreveport has received over a million dollars in grant money to research the connection between light alcohol consumption and strokes. Director of the Center for Cardiovascular Diseases and Sciences Dr. Chris Kevil says the researcher is attempting to figure out why light alcohol consumption lowers the incidence of ischemic stroke…:
Cut 5 (11) “molecules”
According to the National Stroke Association, it’s important to identify risk factors, reduce those risk factors, and learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke.