President Trump approved the governor’s Federal Emergency Declaration request for Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, and Vermillion Parishes, and ordered assistance to supplement state and local response efforts due to conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Harvey.

5 Parishes in southern Louisiana are under a tornado watch through at least this afternoon, and much of the bottom half of the state is under a flash flood watch for the next several days…:
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That’s State Climatologist Barry Keim.

Texas is bearing the brunt of this storm, and LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva says due to widespread flooding in the Houston area, it’s almost certain that the Tigers season opener Saturday against BYU will have to be moved from NRG Stadium. He says a decision should be made early this week.

The Shreveport City Council will consider next month a proposal to build a 30 million dollar sports complex downtown…:
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Anytime disaster strikes, unfortunately there are bad guys out there who look to take advantage of others’ struggles. Deputy Director of Public Protection with the AG’s Office says if you suspect price gouging, report it right away:
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