There are signs of progress in the recovery from the historic flooding in south Louisiana. I-12 eastbound from Juban Road to the Mississippi State line has re-opened and State Police Trooper Bryan Lee says motorists stranded on I-12 have been rescued…
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Governor John Bel Edwards is touring the flood ravaged areas of Acadiana. Edwards says the Vermilion River has crested which flows into Abbeville. Several neighborhoods are reportedly flooded in Abbeville. Donald Jones with the National Weather Service says flooded areas do not need any more rain, and there’s plenty of it in the forecast….
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As of this morning, Richard Carbo with the governor’s office says 11-thousand people have registered with FEMA, reporting damage to their home. Four parishes have already been declared a federal disaster area. Governor John Bel Edwards says they hope to add more parishes to the list…
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Entergy says about 14-thousand customers are without power. The utility company says they have a crew of 500 to help get the lights turned back on, but floodwaters are continuing to prevent them from restoring power to about 12,500 customers.

Faith-based organiziations are stepping up to assist storm victims. Reverend Doctor Jay Hogwood of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge has about 100 evacuees at his church and they are doing their best to provide them meals…
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According to the Department of Children and Family Services, there are over 11-thousand people in shelters from the flooding.