Louisiana is dealing with historic flooding and it’s causing several road closures and officials are keeping a close eye on the interstates. State Police say the I-10 at the Texas border could close at some point today due to the rising Sabine River. Sgt James Anderson says, in the event of the closure, motorists traveling to Texas today should make alternate plans…:
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Updated statewide road closures are listed on the State Police Facebook page.

Mike Steele with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness advises residents to sign up for federal assistance if your home flooded, even if you’re not in one of the 7 declared disaster parishes…:
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You can apply at emergency-dot-la-dot-gov.

Lawmakers just came out of a special session, and Governor John Bel Edwards is already saying they might need another, as the state is still facing a huge budget shortfall. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain says a levee at Bayou Darrow breached due to flooding and the Louisiana National Guard is using super sack sand bags to plug up the hole..:
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