There’s a potential we could see some major flooding to start the New Year on Louisiana’s rivers due to increasing water levels from all the rain we’ve been having. Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Kevin Davis says they’re working with the US Army Corps of Engineers and the National Weather Service to keep an eye on river levels…:
CUT 6 (07) “several weeks”
The Red is expected to crest at 31 feet, one foot above flood stage, in Shreveport and remain below flood stage in Alexandria. Mississippi River levels are expected to crest 9 to 12 feet above flood stage in Vicksburg, Natchez, and Baton Rouge.

A species of bird that has never been recorded in Louisiana was found by a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologist in Jeff Davis Parish. A pyrrhuloxia (pear-a-lucksia), a desert cardinal which is normally only found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, will bring the official list of birds of Louisiana to 480 species.

LSU running back Leonard Fournette could become the first SEC back to reach 2,000 rushing yards in a season if gets 259 yards on the ground tonight in the Texas Bowl. LSU is facing Texas Tech in NRG Stadium. When asked by reporters in Houston if there was any truth to rumor that he’d sit out next season ahead of the 2017 NFL Draft, Fournette said no…:
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The Red Raiders defense is allowing more than 270 yards per game on the ground.

Suspected drunk drivers in Acadiana could be ordered by a judge to provide a blood or urine sample to determine if they are impaired and refuse a breathalyzer test. State Police Troop I Spokesman Brooks David says the “No Refusal” campaign takes place today and tomorrow. He urges adults to make smart choices after drinking and to never get behind the wheel…:
cut 10 (09) “arrest you”