The total number of parishes that have been declared federal disaster areas has climbed to 23, after 16 more parishes were added to the list. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Both Texas and Louisiana transportation officials are reporting that I-10 is closed in both directions at the state line due to a swelling Sabine River. Sgt. James Anderson with State Police suggests a long haul alternate route if you’re heading to The Lone Star State today…:
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It’s expected we’ll get a better idea of the exact budget deficit facing the state at today’s Revenue Estimating Conference meeting. LSU Economist Dr. Jim Richardson serves on the panel and he says they’ll hear from the state’s fiscal office about how much was actually raised during the special session…:
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The meeting is set to begin at 10:30.

An Opelousas man was arrested for allegedly killing his mother’s dog because she refused to give him $4 for cigarettes. Corey Leger with the Opelousas police department, says Johnathan Williams is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals…:
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