Governor Jeff Landry has issued a state of emergency in six parishes in response to the severe weather caused by Tropical Storm Arthur — Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne parishes after many communities saw serious flooding. We’re told officials issued mandatory evacuation orders as the rain kept coming down, and sandbags were made available for affected residents. Communities also opened shelters for those displaced by floodwaters.
Speaking of which, floodwaters kept crews in Kenner busy yesterday morning. Even though operations at the airport continued, Police Chief Keith Conley says flooding did make it difficult for people to get to and from the airport. Conley says the city and tow companies it contracts with prepare for these scenarios all the time so…
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Running back Mark Ingram and offensive tackle Terron Armstead were unveiled as the Saints Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Kace Kieschnick reports.
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Tropical Storm Arthur has passed, but South Louisiana will see more rain over the weekend. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says another weather system is coming through with a cold front that will mean more thunderstorms.