Louisiana search and rescue teams are conducting water rescues this morning in Chesterfield County. That’s according State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue who says over one-hundred Louisiana emergency personnel were deployed to the Carolinas last Tuesday and may need to stay a few more days as the water keeps rising in some areas…
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Rodrigue says they’ve also helped clear fallen trees from roadways.

This is the last week of summer, but it feels like the middle of the summer with heat index values over 100-degrees. State Climatologist Barry Keim says temperatures are also in the mid-90s…
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Keim says we’ll get a break from the high humidity after today, but high temperatures will remain in the 90s this week.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office hosted a sniper training course this past week, welcoming law enforcement from the area. Cpl. Justin Dunn says the officers were instructed on safety and the importance of the role of being a sniper.
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Dunn says the 40-hour course should help marksmen respond to active shooters, hostages or barricade situations.

Many LSU fans are still on Cloud Nine after the Tigers impressive 22-21 upset win over Auburn on Saturday. The Bayou Bengals rallied back from an 11 point deficit in the fourth quarter as Quarterback Joe Burrow led the unexpected rally…
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The win moved LSU up to six spots in the AP poll to number six and they have two winnable games coming up against Louisiana Tech and Ole Miss.