A Slidell Teacher has been arrested for allegedly having sexual contact with students. Emelie Gunn has more…
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The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says over 11-thousand homes received some type of flood damage. 26 parishes are eligible for federal assistance. The state will begin distributing disaster food stamps next week, flood victims are encouraged to register now at DCFS’ website.

Residents living in central Louisiana are keeping a close eye on the Red River as its expected to crest at its highest level in over 30 years. Avoyelles Parish Director of Homeland Security Joey Frank says there is a low spot in the levee at Brouillette and they’re using super sack sandbags to raise it a foot and a half. He says they’ve also raised the Vick levee 18 inches….
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All the flood waters could lead to more mosquitoes and heath officials are urging folks to make sure they are taking precautions. Dr. Frank Welch with the Department of Health and Hospitals says this is typical for this time of year, but the flooding makes it worse…:
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Welch says people need to remove standing water in and around their yards to help lower the mosquito population.