Entergy crews are working around the clock to restore power to everyone left in the dark by Francine. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Avoyelles Parish received a 911 call yesterday from the Avoyelles Parish Courthouse saying an unknown male later identified as Jaymes Edward Baker of Mulberry, Florida reportedly entered the courthouse in Marksville with plastic guns, carrying packages and bags, and covering his face. Local law enforcement agencies responded. The courthouse and Baker’s bags were searched, and no explosives were found. Baker allegedly was making a statement about his dissatisfaction with a child custody matter. He was arrested and booked for Terrorizing and Simple Assault. No bond has been set.
Cleanup and recovery continues in the coastal parishes. In Terrebonne Parish, President Jason Bergeron (BAA-zher-on) says they also had to take time to document the damage so that the parish can be promptly reimbursed.
Second Harvest Food Bank is distributing emergency food boxes, hot meals, and bottled water to shelters and community centers in the hardest-hit areas. President and CEO Natalie Jayroe say they have supplied more than 200-thousand pounds of food and nearly three thousand meals and counting…
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Jayroe says Second Harvest remains focused on providing relief and helping families and individuals regain stability after the hurricane. For more information on how you can donate or volunteer visit no-dash-hunger-dot-org.