The American Red Cross is providing limited financial aid and casework for people affected by the flooding. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Congress convenes for the fall session today and US Senator Bill Cassidy says he’s already spoken to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell about Louisiana’s need when it comes to getting more federal flood aid…:
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The Department of Children and Family Services issued over $44 million in disaster food benefits to nearly 110,000 households in the first two weeks of operations. They are open to nine additional parishes today. This is not for people who already receive regular food stamps. DCFS spokesperson Sammy Guillory says if you were denied food stamps you can appeal…:
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You can pre-register online at dcfs.la.gov.

Fort Polk has about 750 horses on their property and the military base in Vernon Parish is looking to give them a new home. Public Affairs Officer Troy Darr says the horses were probably abandoned over the years and started to reproduce. He says they are willing to give the horses to animal welfare groups or private citizens…:
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