The Governor has been to Shreveport, West Monroe and Franklinton today assessing the damage from the storm. All of Louisiana has been declared a state of emergency.

Washington Parish Emergency Preparedness Director Tommy Thiebaud says water is everywhere.

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Tangipahoa Emergency Preparedness Director Dawson Primes says they have gotten upwards of 17 inches of rain in his parish. He says they have been doing rescues all day.

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Chris Bannan with the National Weather Service says rainfall totals vary across the southeastern part of the state.

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The Sabine River is overflowing in Vernon parish and causing major flood damage, due to water released from Toledo Bend. Vernon Parish Emergency Preparedness Director Kenneth Moore says some flood victims have lost everything. But he says the community is coming together to help those in need.

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North Louisiana is experiencing immense flood damage. Jonesboro Representative Jack McFarland says areas in Winn, Jackson, and Bienville parishes have many road and bridge closures because of the high waters. He says they have placed several requestes for assistance through the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.

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In college basketball…LSU has advanced in the SEC Tournament. They defeated Tennessee 84-75. Antonio Blakeney had 22 points to lead the way. The Tigers will play Texas A-and-M tomorrow at noon.