As the result of this rain event, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for all of south Louisiana. This watch will remain in effect through tomorrow afternoon. Showers started late last night and are now more widespread across the region. The precipitation will be heaviest along the Basin and areas to the east with places between Baton Rouge and New Orleans getting several inches of rain.

US Senator David Vitter is asking Louisianans to go see the movie “The Interview”. Eric Gill reports..:
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It’s unhappy Christmas present return time and another busy few days at stores and malls as folks exchange or bring back gifts they didn’t like. Cynthia Albert, with the Better Business Bureau says there are a few things to be aware of if you’re making a return. She says first of all you need to find out what the store’s policy is…:
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She says if you have any trouble making a return you think you’re entitled to, give them a call at the BBB.

The Duck Commander Independence Bowl kicks off tomorrow afternoon in Shreveport. South Carolina will play the University of Miami. Media Relations Director, Stefan (STEF-an) Nolet (NO-lay), says both squads have passionate fan bases and is hopeful the distance to Shreveport doesn’t keep them away…:
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The game will kickoff at 2:30 and be televised on ABC. This is the first time the I-Bowl will be on national broadcast network television since 1991.