The videos and pictures of damage from Hurricane Laura in southwest Louisiana are heartbreaking and the recovery will be lengthy. Many people are returning to Calcasieu Parish to find their homes no longer habitable. Those needing shelter are encouraged to text LA Shelter to 898-211. Governor Edwards says Disaster food stamp assistance is not yet available but encourages residents in impacted areas to pre-register.
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The governor’s office says there are 530-thousand customers without power. Cleco spokesperson Jennifer Cahill says there’s widespread damage with broken utility poles. down wires and structural damage…
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The damage from Hurricane Laura is not just confined to southwest Louisiana. Central and North Louisiana also took a big hit. Matt Doyle has more…
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State Police is investigating the death of an individual who was in the custody of the Monroe Police Department. Authorities say the individual caused a serious two-vehicle crash on Wednesday night and attempted to leave the scene after officers arrived. Monroe Police subdued the individual and the person was taken to a hospital and later passed away. No other details have been provided.