Harvey has strengthened as it moves over the Gulf along the Texas coast. John Cangialosi with the National Hurricane Center says the biggest concern is the continued rainfall over eastern Texas and western Louisiana with isolated totals reaching 50 inches in some areas…:
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More Louisiana Army National Guard personnel have been activated by Governor John Bel Edwards to prepare for potential flooding.

Today marks the 12 year anniversary of the landfall of Hurricane Katrina. Kathleen Blanco was governor at the time and says on top of the physical damage, there was so much mental stress after families were separated. She says so many Louisiana residents worked feverously to help each other during this difficult time…:
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The LSU season opener against BYU will be played in New Orleans in the Mercedes Benz Superdome, this Saturday night at 8:30pm. The game was set to be held in Houston, but has been moved due to the effects of Harvey.

Louisianans are heading to Texas in droves to assist with the ongoing rescue efforts. The Cajun Navy is helping those stranded in homes and on rooftops. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says the generosity of the community is unbelievable..:
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Graves encourages those who wish to help to check the Cajun Navy 2016 Facebook page for an updated list of needs.