The total number of parishes eligible for federal aid from flood damage is up to 26. Halen Doughty has more…
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A survey finds 63% of Louisianians believe the state is headed in the wrong direction — the most since the LSU Public Policy research lab began tracking opinions in 2003. Director Dr. Michael Henderson says usually when a new governor takes office, residents are more optimistic.
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The state legislature is working on approving a constitutional amendment that would prevent a convicted felon from holding public office for 15 years after that person finishes their sentence. The state’s highest court removed the former constitutional amendment on this subject, because the language on the ballot was not the same as what the legislature approved in 1998. Norco Representative Gregory Miller says he’ll make sure his legislation doesn’t make that same mistake again…
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The measure has already passed one House committee and heads to the House floor for more discussion.

I-10 is closed heading into Texas and State Police say motorists could use I-20 as an alternate route. Sgt James Anderson says US 190 is another option and traffic has been flowing well on the highway…:
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I-10 on the Texas said is expected to remain closed through the weekend.