Nicholas made landfall as a Category One Hurricane along the Texas coast during the overnight hours and it threatens to produce flooding rains in Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

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State Police at Troop E report an 11-year-old boy from Trout was killed in a car crash on state Highway 773 in La Salle Parish. Troopers say the car’s 17-year-old driver went off the roadway and hit several trees. Despite the child passenger being belted in, he was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation is underway.

The state Fire Marshal’s Office stands ready to help should Tropical Storm Nicholas dump flooding rains on Louisiana. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says Marshal Butch Browning’s agency feels well prepared to respond to whatever rescues are needed as Nicholas moves through…:

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Officials in Calcasieu Parish are asking residents to please stay off the roads unless your travel is absolutely necessary.

If you had to buy a generator or a chainsaw after Hurricane Ida, FEMA is offering you some help. Spokesman Nate Custer says the maximum reimbursal is $800, and there ARE some restrictions that apply…:

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