A survey out of LSU shows nearly two thirds of Louisiana residents believe the state is heading in the wrong direction. Emelie Gunn has more….
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Texas Transportation officials say I-10 heading into Texas will remain closed through the weekend and may not re-open until late Monday afternoon. Flood waters from the Sabine River continue to cover the heavily used interstate. US 190 is one option for Louisiana motorists to get into Texas.

Twenty-three parishes are under a federal disaster declaration and 11 more could be added. FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate says they are assessing the damage, but it could take time because some areas are still under water. Fugate encourages flood victims to register for federal aid by going to disaster-assistance-dot-gov or calling 1-800-621-FEMA…
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Fugate says they’ll be in Louisiana for as long as it takes.

The flooding is reeking havoc on the corn crop in West Carroll Parish. LSU Ag Center Extension Agent Bruce Garner it doesn’t look like it will get any better because more water is spilling over into the fields from the bayous. He says the damage to the corn varies, even in just one field…:
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Hundreds of acres have been under water for several days now.