Governor John Bel Edwards says Louisiana is not out of the woods yet when it comes to Tropical Storm Harvey. Edwards asks residents to stay vigilant and pay attention to local news reports. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Harvey will eventually move towards Louisiana…:
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Edwards is asknig the White House to make part of the state a disaster area. He wants five western parishes included.

As Louisiana has avoided most of Harvey’s fury to this point, members of the Cajun Navy have activated crews that are headed to Texas to help with rescue operations in flooded areas. Governor Edwards has also authorized a team of agents from the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to head to The Lone Star State and offer assistance with trucks and boats.

LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva says the Tigers season opener against BYU will almost certainly need to be moved from Houston’s NRG Stadium.

Twenty-five years ago today, Louisiana was recovering from the destruction left by one of the most devastating storms in US history. Hurricane Andrew caused flooding and spawned tornadoes across south Louisiana after making landfall near Morgan City on August 26. Mayor Boo Grizzaffi recalls waking up to the wreckage…:
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Overall, Andrew caused $26.5 billion in damages.

The Shreveport City Council will soon consider a proposal to construct a 30-million dollar sports complex in the downtown area. The goal is to lure the New Orleans Pelicans G-League team to the arena. Local banker Rich Holland:
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