The Red Cross has been active in and around the state assisting those affected by historic flooding. Louisiana Red Cross spokeswoman Nancy Malone says hundreds of disaster workers are responding throughout the state. She says more than 200 people stayed overnight in the 14 Red Cross and community run shelters…:
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She says anyone who would like to help out can visit red-cross-dot-org for details.

Governor John Bel Edwards has released a list of additional parishes he’s requesting the the federal government declare disaster areas so residents affected by the flood can get assistance. The newly requested parishes are Beauregard, Bienville, Caddo, Caldwell, DeSoto, LaSalle, Livingston, Madison, Natchitoches, St. Tammany, Tagnipahoa, Union, Vernon, Washington, West Carroll, and Winn. Already approved are Bossier, Claiborne, Grant, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, and Webster.

LSU is launching the car sharing service, Zipcar, so students without a vehicle can rent one by the hour, week, or month. Jeff Campbell, LSU’s Sr. Director of Parking and Transportation Services, says anyone interested would pay a yearly membership fee and find the vehicles conveniently located around campus….:
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He says you can sign up for Zipcar one their website or by downloading the smartphone app.

Former LSU football player Mo Claiborne released a statement today regarding the fact that his 2011 championship ring was being auctioned off on Ebay. He asserts the ring was taken from him without his knowledge and that he’d never sell any of his LSU memorabilia.