Governor John Bel Edwards says Louisiana is not out of the woods when it comes to Tropical Storm Harvey. Jeff Palermo explains why…

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President Donald Trump has approved Louisiana’s emergency declaration as Harvey bears down on the Texas Gulf Coast. The White House released a statement saying “This action will help alleviate the hardship and suffering that the emergency has inflicted…and provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures.” Governor John Bel Edwards is scheduled to speak at noon on the declaration.

The heavy rains and widespread devastation from Harvey are all too familiar to Louisianans, many of who were recovering from Hurricane Andrew 25 years ago today. Morgan City Mayor Boo Grizzaffi says like today, people came together to rebuild, but many did not know where to start.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry warns consumers to be wary of price gouging during this state of emergency. Deputy Director of Public Protection Mike Dupree says price gouging laws are now in effect to prevent businesses from hiking up prices on emergency supplies.

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Dupree encourages anyone who suspects price gouging to report it to authorities.

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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President Donald Trump has approved Governor Edwards request for an emergency disaster declaration for Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, and Vermillion Parishes, as Tropical Storm Harvey continues to pound Eastern Texas and Western Louisiana with rain….:
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The National Weather Service predicts that Southwest Louisiana will see 10-20 inches of rain between tonight and tomorrow.

Now that Louisiana is in a state of emergency, the Attorney General’s Office warns consumers to be wary of price gouging. Deputy Director of Public Protection Mike Dupree says if prices spike fast it’s highly suspect.:
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Price gouging within five days of a declaration is a crime punishable by a $500 fine and up to five years in prison.

Twenty-five years ago many Louisianans were dealing with the devastation left by Hurricane Andrew….:
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Shreveport officials are talking about building a sports complex that could be used for the New Orleans Pelicans G-League team, and maybe even a practice facility for the Saints. Local banker Rich Holland says this would be great for the city…:
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The Shreveport City Council will soon consider a proposal to construct a 30-million dollar sports complex in the downtown area.

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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Governor John Bel Edwards says Louisiana is not out of the woods when it comes to Tropical Storm Harvey. Jeff Palermo explains why…:
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Meanwhile Edwards is asking President Donald Trump for a federal emergency declaration for five parishes in southwest Louisiana.

A tornado watch is in effect for Iberia, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Calcasieu, Vermilion, Acadia, parishes through 1pm this afternoon.

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado already hit Vermilion Sunday.

With Louisiana in a state of emergency due to Harvey, price gouging laws are in effect. Director of Public Protection Mike Dupree this prevents businesses from taking advantage of a disaster…:
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State officials encourage consumers who suspect price gouging to contact their local law enforcement agencies.

Analysts say the price at the pump is expected to spike as companies operating in the Gulf of Mexico have evacuated drilling platforms and rigs, which crimps the flow of oil and gas. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular is $2.16, up 2 cents from the prior week.

Hurricane Harvey will drench Texas with torrential rains over the next few days as the Category One Storm is expected to remain stationary along the central Texas coast. Seth Warthen, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says southwest and central Louisiana could see 5 to 15 inches of rain…
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AAA predicts Hurricane Harvey will drive up prices at the pump. Spokesperson Don Redman says refineries are shut down due to the storm and supply will be impacted, which leads to higher prices.
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The current statewide average is $2.16, up two cents from the day before.

With Louisiana in a state of emergency due to Hurricane Harvey, the Attorney General’s Office warns consumers to be wary of price gouging. Deputy Director of Public Protection Mike Dupree says once the governor declares a state of emergency, price gouging laws go into effect. He says these laws prevent businesses from hiking prices to make a quick buck.
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Twenty-five years ago today, the destructive Hurricane Andrew made landfall near Morgan City. The current mayor of the St, Mary Parish town, Boo Grizzaffi, recalls the wreckage.
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Property damage from Andrew reached $150 million in St. Mary Parish alone.

Hurricane Harvey is a Category 1 Storm after making landfall near Corpus Christi, Texas, last night. Harvey is expected to remain in the area for the next several days. Seth Warthen, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says heavy rainfall remains the biggest threat in Louisiana…
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The official forecast track from the National Hurricane Center has Harvey as a Tropical Depression in southeast Texas on Thursday morning.

Hurricane Harvey is expected to push prices up at the pump. Don Redman with AAA says the massive storm has forced refineries to shut down, which will reduce the supply
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The current statewide average for a gallon of gasoline is $2.16, up two cents from yesterday.

The Shreveport City Council will consider next month a proposal to build a 30 million dollar sports complex downtown. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Tonight it’s preseason game number three for the Saints as they host the Houston Texans. Drew Brees, Mark Ingram and Cam Jordan are expected to see their first action of the preseason and maybe even Adrian Peterson. And LSU is monitoring the flooding situation in Texas as the Tigers are scheduled to play BYU in Houston next Saturday.

Hurricane Harvey’s maximum sustained winds are down to 80-miles per hour, a category one storm that is expected to become a tropical storm later today in southeast Texas. Seth Warthen, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says Harvey is not expected to move much over the next couple of days…
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The latest forecast track from the National Hurricane Center shows Harvey as a Tropical Depression and still in southeast Texas on Thursday morning.

The biggest impact for the Bayou State is rainfall. Six to 15 inches of rain could fall in southwest Louisiana between now and Thursday morning. North Louisiana could see 1 to 2 inches, central Louisiana two to six inches.

Flooding is a concern in southwest Louisiana as rain bands from Hurricane Harvey are expected to whip across that part of the state over the next few days. Rebecca Broussard is the director of homeland security and emergency preparedness in Vermilion Parish….
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Hundreds of cattle in that part of the state have been moved to higher ground.

Get ready to pay for higher gas prices, because Harvey shut down refinieries along the Texas coast….
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Don Redman with Triple-A says the current statewide average is $2.16, up two cents from yesterday.

Hurricane Harvey has weakened to a Category One Storm as it moves farther inland over southeastern Texas. It made landfall last night at around 10 PM near Corpus Christi as a Category Four storm with winds in excess of 130 miles per hour. The potential for 6 to 15 inches of rain still exists in southwest Louisiana over the next several days.

Governor John Bel Edwards says even though the storm made landfall in Texas, Louisiana residents need to stay prepared…
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The official forecast from the National Hurricane Center shows Harvey remaining in southeast Texas through Thursday morning and begin drifting to the north in the middle of next week.

AAA predicts Hurricane Harvey will drive up prices at the pump. Spokesperson Don Redman says refineries are shut down due to the storm and supply will be impacted, which leads to higher prices. He says this is the kind of thing they warn about during hurricane season.
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Redman encourages everyone to fuel up now before prices start to rise.

A Shreveport woman caught on camera stuffing 11 bottles of alcohol into her purse, pants, and bra has been arrested after the surveillance footage went viral. Cpl. Angie Willhite says officers responded to the incident at Thrifty Liquor Store.
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37-year-old Sekonie Jones faces one count of misdemeanor theft.

Harvey is now a major hurricane closing in on the Texas coast and growing in strength. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the National Hurricane Center has Harvey meandering inland in Texas over the weekend but then shifting towards Louisiana.

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Keim says 5 to 15 inches of rain is expected to fall in Louisiana.

AAA projects Harvey could also drive up prices at the pump. Spokesperson Don Redman says refineries are shutting down as they prepare for the storm, which will impact supply.

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The statewide average is currently $2.14 a gallon.

Rice farmers are bracing for Harvey, which experts say could damage the remaining crop. LSU AgCenter rice specialist Dustin Harrel says this year’s crop was already subpar, and flooding could cause additional problems with the new crop.

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On Saturday, American Humane will show off a new animal rescue vehicle in Walker. President and CEO Robin Ganzert says the 50-foot truck carries equipment and supplies. It can also shelter up to 100 pets and house emergency responders.

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A grant from the Walmart Foundation and Ellen DeGeneres covered the cost of the truck, which will be at Z-Time Fitness on Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm.