The state Department of Health is partnering with FEMA to offer free counseling to children and youth struggling with depression and anxiety after the recent floods. Assistant Secretary for the Office of Behavioral Health, Dr. Jim Hussey, says parents should be aware of strange behaviors their children may be exhibiting after this traumatic flood…:
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Hussey says if parents notice these changes in their kids, they can call the Spirit Crisis Line at 866-310-7977.

It’s reported that the state of Louisiana is spending more than $50 million dollars in the aftermath of the historic flooding. That figure, which continues to grow, includes the cost of rescue operations, shelters and more. About three quarters of the expenses would be covered by the federal government, but state leaders are asking that the feds increase their share to 90%.

The Salvation Army warehouse in Lafayette was burglarized, and donations are needed so they can continue to assist flood victims. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Today the Public Service Commission will discuss Entergy’s plan to build a new natural gas powered facility in St. Charles parish. The utility company says that the new St. Charles plant would save about $1.3 billion during the first 30 years of the facility’s operation. Commissioner Eric Skrmetta says Entergy customers will foot part of the bill for construction…:
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