A small private aircraft crashed in Lafayette this morning.  Unfortunately, the only occupant of the craft died in the crash that happened upon take-off near Oakbourne Country Club which is just northeast of the Lafayette Regional Airport. The Lafayette Fire Department responded and is conducting an investigation.

Nurses save lives everyday but not always the way Emergency Room Nurse, Miles Crawford did Wednesday night. His rescue of a driver of a pickup truck that was being overtaken by New Orleans floodwaters was captured on live television and Governor Landry took a moment to honor Crawford.

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Television footage suggests Crawford acted in the nick of time.

Hurricane Francine came ashore with 100 mile per hour winds, but it will likely be remembered for the flash flooding it caused in southeast Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell says even though the storm has passed, there are still hazards out there that people need to be aware of.

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Hurricane Francine came ashore with 100 mile per hour winds, but it will likely be remembered for the flash flooding it caused in southeast Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Francine has left hundreds of thousands in southeast Louisiana without power and Entergy is still trying to assess the damage before giving an ETA on restoration in the hardest hit areas.  Sean Richardson has the story.

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The New Orleans metro area is drying out after Francine dumped several inches of rain in a short amount of time. Jefferson Parish president Cynthia Lee Sheng says the east bank took on seven to nine inches of rain, some areas got 11 inches which led to flooding…

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Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley says the flooding from Francine is as bad as it was for Hurricane Katrina….

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Numerous homes have been flooded.

Flash flooding was also an issue in Thibodaux. Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson says emergency responders had to rescue several people trapped due to rising water…

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Most of Lafourche is without power. But Chaisson is optimistic power will be restored sooner than later…

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Governor Landry and other officials flew over Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary parishes this afternoon. Those three parishes took on the brunt of Francine which made landfall as a Category two storm in Terrebonne. Landry says there’s property damage but he says the bayou parishes were spared from major flooding

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State officials are trying to get a number on how many households and businesses sustained damages from Francine. It’s believed there’s more water damage than wind damage. Landry says the state has been through this before and its people will respond…

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Hurricane Francine has caused widespread power outages across southeast Louisiana, leaving hundreds of thousands of residents without electricity. Entergy has been working around the clock to assess and repair the damage.  President and CEO of Entergy Louisiana Phillip May says the challenge ahead is restoring power.

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May emphasized Entergy’s commitment to getting electricity back to affected communities as quickly as possible while ensuring the safety of both residents and repair crews. May explained that the process might take several days due to the extensive damage, especially in hard-hit areas along the coast.

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May urges patience and assures residents that crews are working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. While some progress has already been made, full restoration efforts will continue until all residents have power again.

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May also remind people to stay away from downed power lines and report any emergencies immediately.

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Louisiana is getting assistance at the federal level after President Biden approved an emergency declaration for the state. Senator John Kennedy has been working to secure the money needed to help in the recovery effort.

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FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell says even though the storm has passed, there are still hazards out there that people need to be aware of.

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Criswell also urges homeowners to fully document the damage to their properties, including taking photos, and to call their insurance companies as soon as possible to get the claim process started.

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Governor Landry took time this morning to publicly praise the good Samaritan who on live TV rescued a driver whose pickup truck was rapidly getting submerged by flood waters in New Orleans.

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At the same time, Landry, in an indirect way, chided the driver for driving around the barricades at the Canal Street Underpass, putting himself in the predicament in the first place.

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The TV footage showed that Crawford acted in the nick of time; had he not, the driver would have likely drowned.

The New Orleans metro area is drying out after Francine dumped several inches of rain in a short amount of time. Jefferson Parish president Cynthia Lee Sheng says the east bank took on seven to nine inches of rain, some areas got 11 inches which led to flooding…

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Governor Landry and other officials flew over Terrebonne, Lafourche, and St. Mary parishes this afternoon. Those three parishes took on the brunt of Francine which made landfall as a Category two storm in Terrebonne. State officials are trying to get a number on how many households and businesses sustained damages from Francine. It’s believed there’s more water damage than wind damage. Landry says the state has been through this before and its people will respond…

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Over 325 thousand residents are without power and Entergy President and CEO Phillip May emphasized Entergy’s commitment to getting electricity back to affected communities as quickly as possible while ensuring the safety of both residents and repair crews. May explained that the process might take several days due to the extensive damage, especially in hard-hit areas along the coast.

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Governor Landry authorized the activation of up to 25-hundred National Guardsmen to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine. Colonel Jennifer Mumme (“mummy”) says the guard has resources available to help people stranded and trapped in floodwaters.

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The number of Guardsmen activated could increase depending on the need.

Francine is out of the state. Now, the arduous task of cleanup and recovery is underway. Francine dumped several inches of rain in greater New Orleans in a short amount of time. Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley says the flooding from Francine is as bad as it was for Hurricane Katrina….

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Most of Lafourche Parish is without power. But Parish President Archie Chaisson (CHASS-in) is optimistic power will be restored sooner than later…

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In Jefferson Parish, the east bank took on seven to nine inches of rain, some areas got 11 inches which led to flooding.

Entergy Louisiana has been working around the clock to assess and repair the damage. President and CEO Phillip May says the challenge ahead is restoring power.

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May says crews will restore power as quickly as possible while ensuring the safety of both residents and workers.

Many homes suffered significant structural damage. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple stresses the importance of understanding policy details to avoid potential issues in the claims process.

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Temple urged residents to review their policies and document damages as soon as possible.

The New Orleans metro area is drying out after Francine dumped several inches of rain in a short amount of time. Jefferson Parish president Cynthia Lee Sheng says the East Bank received seven to nine inches of rain in just a couple of hours, some areas eleven inches. Canals overflowed in Kenner causing significant flooding.

Flash flooding was also an issue in Thibodaux. Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson says emergency responders had to rescue several people trapped due to rising water…

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Governor Landry and other officials plan to flyover Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary parishes this afternoon. Those three parishes took on the brunt of Francine which made landfall as a Category two storm in Terrebonne. Landry says there’s property damage but he says the bayou parishes were spared from major flooding…

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Around 360-thousand customers are without power. Many are relying on generators until electricity is restored.  Sean Richardson has some safety tips.

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If you sustained damage from Franciene. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says document damages as soon as possible and review your  insurance policies…

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Francine is moving through Mississippi after damaging and flooding homes in southeast Louisiana. The Category Two hurricane made landfall yesterday afternoon near Morgan City. Mayor Lee Dragna says Francine’s 100 mile per hour winds toppled numerous trees…

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Francine moved through the New Orleans area as a Category One storm and dumped as much as eleven inches of rain on the East Bank of Jefferson Parish. Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng says how many homes took in water is a big question…

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Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley says the flooding he saw compared to Hurricane Katrina.

Flash flooding in Thibodaux led to the rescue of 26 people in housing units on Lasseigne Road.

There are an estimated 375-thousand customers without power as a result of Francine. Many of those without power turn to portable generators. State Fire Marshal Assistant Fire Chief Mark Treadway says the generator should be stationed outside, away from windows and doors and never refuel a generator when it’s running…

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25-hundred Louisiana National Guard soldiers have been activated to help with recovery efforts. Colonel Jennifer Mumme says they are hand to help with debris removal and the clearing of roads and logistical support…

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A State Police trooper was injured when a tree fell on the trooper while attempting to remove downed trees from Interstate 10 near Sorrento. The trooper was taken to the hospital and the injuries have been described as minor.

Cleanup begins today from Hurricane Francine after it landed on Louisiana’s coast yesterday afternoon with maximum sustained winds of 100 miles per hour near Morgan City. We spoke with Mayor Lee Dragna as the storm was moving through…

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Francine’s eye wall pushed through the New Orleans area producing flooding rains. Jefferson Parish president Cynthia Lee Sheng says the east bank took on seven to nine inches of rain, some areas got 11 inches which led to flooding…

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Kenner police chief Keith Conley says the widespread flooding compares to Hurricane Katrina. The good news….no reported fatalities.

According to the website power-outage-dot-us, nearly 390-thousand customers are without power from Francine. Entergy Louisiana CEO Phillip May says manpower is more than quadrupled, and they’re ready to get to work.

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May warns that fully restoring power to everyone could take several days.

Hurricane Francine produced flood and wind damage to numerous homes. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says if you sustained damage, homeowners should…

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Temple says take photographs of the damage and keep the receipts for emergency repairs, which can expedite claim approval.

Morgan City was among the communities that took the brunt of Francine. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Power outages and flooding are the main concerns in St. Charles, Orleans and Jefferson Parishes. Seven to nine inches of rain fell over a very short time across the East Bank and as much as 11 inches in some areas. Kenner’s Police chief Keith Conley compares the flooding he’s seen to Hurricane Katrina.

According to power-outage-dot-u-s, 392-thousand customers in Louisiana are without power from Francine. Terrebonne, St. Mary, Lafourche, Assumption, St. John the Baptist and Ascension parishes are the among the hardest hit areas for power outages. State Fire Marshal Assistant Fire Chief Mark Treadway says if you are using a generator, have a Carbon monoxide detector to monitor C-O levels in the home…

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Governor Jeff Landry authorized the activation of up to 25-hundred National Guardsmen to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine.

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Colonel Jennifer Mumme says the Guard pre-staged 14 route clearance teams across seven parishes to assist with debris removal and clearing of roads.

The state department of transportation says crews are finding downed trees and power lines and high water in some areas.

The center of what was Hurricane Francine is moving into Mississippi, but it left its mark on southeast Louisiana. Francine made landfall as a Category two storm near Morgan City yesterday afternoon. Mayor Lee Dragna says Francine’s 100 mile per hour winds knocked their power out…

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The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office reports multiple families in the Thibodeaux area had to be rescued last night as a result of rising water following Hurricane Francine. A total of 26 people were rescued and most were taken to an emergency shelter at the Lockport Community Center.

Flooding is a major issue in the New Orleans area. Kenner Mayor Keith Conley says the widespread flooding compares to Hurricane Katrina. The pumps just couldn’t keep up in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes and took in water.

If Francine damaged your home. Sean Richardson reports on what you should do.…

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390-thousand customers are without power in Louisiana. If you are using a generator. State Fire Marshal Assistant Fire Chief Mark Treadway urges users to keep generators outdoors, away from windows and doors, to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, which can be fatal…

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The worst may be over for Francine. Now comes the task of getting the lights back on and cleaning up the mess it left behind. Francine was downgraded to a tropical storm at ten o’clock tonight, with its maximum sustained winds decreasing to 70 miles an hour. As of that advisory, the storm was located about 35 miles west-northwest of New Orleans and was moving northeast at 16 miles an hour.

The storm has plunged hundreds of thousands of customers into darkness. The number of customers who lost power has steadily increased throughout the night; at last check, that number is now approaching 375-thousand. Entergy Louisiana CEO Phillip May says manpower is more than quadrupled, and they’re ready to get to work.

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May warns that fully restoring power to everyone could take several days.

With hundreds of thousands without power, many are relying on generators until electricity is restored. Sean Richardson has some safety tips.

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There was a daring rescue that unfolded on live television. A driver went around barricades at the Canal Street Bridge in New Orleans, and his pickup truck went underwater. A good Samaritan broke a window and pulled the man out just before the truck became submerged.