Most of Louisiana is under a flash flood watch today and tomorrow as a nasty storm system continues to dump rain on the region. Portions of Bossier Parish took on large amounts of water Thursday, and Sheriff spokesperson Lt. Bill Davis says those areas and others could be in for another round of flooding…
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In Jackson parish, they are cleaning up from an EF-1 tornado that touched down just south of Jonesboro. Governor John Bel Edwards says over 100 homes in Jackson Parish are reporting damage and two schools also sustained damage. He says the national guard is on the ground…
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No serious injuries from the tornadoes.

The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance is urging high school seniors to take the proper steps prior to graduation to ensure there are no unforeseen issues that may delay an eligible student from receiving the TOPS scholarship. Administrator of Scholarships and Grants Paula Smith says inconsistencies in student records can often cause a snag.
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Smith says many times there may be an issue with a student’s transcript. She says make sure the probelm is corrected before the high school counselor leaves for summer break or the student may have to wait until August before they can be processed for TOPS eligibility.