Tropical Storm Cindy is heading towards the Louisiana coast, bringing with it the potential for a foot of rain in some areas. State climatologist Barry Keim says the heaviest rains are expected in southeast Louisiana, but the entire coast is vulnerable.

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Residents are already preparing in St. Tammany Parish. Parish President Pat Brister says the National Weather Service is calling for as much as 10 inches of rain in her parish. She says river and street flooding are their biggest concerns.

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Forecasters have also issued a flash flood watch for north Louisiana from Wednesday night through Friday morning, with four to 8 inches of rain expected.

The Department of Education announces beginning July 1 all new applicants for the state’s Childcare Assistance Program will be placed on a wait list. Michelle Southern has more…

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State Police are searching for two New Iberia children who are believed to be in imminent danger. Authorities say 7-year-old Easten Alfred and 4-year-old Endie Dacosta were last seen this morning. The children are believed to be with their mother Raven Dacosta, who was last seen on Highway 14 between New Iberia and Delcambre.