Southern parishes in Louisiana are under a tornado watch until midnight as bands from Tropical Storm Harvey are bringing a threat for severe weather. A flash flood watch is also in effect as southwest Louisiana could see anywhere from 10 to 15 inches of rain over the next few days. Kent Kuyper with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says the biggest threat inland is flash flooding….
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Governor John Bel Edwards says there have been no reports of property damage in Louisiana….
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President Trump has approved the governor’s Federal Emergency Declaration request for five southwestern Louisiana parishes.

Louisiana has sent wildlife and fisheries agents to Texas to help with search and rescue efforts. This time last year, many Texans were in the Bayou State assisting with recovery efforts from the devastating flood in south Louisiana. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesperson Adam Einck says LDWF is happy to return the favor for our neighbors to the west…
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The Cajun Navy, which was instrumental in rescuing flood weary folks in south Louisiana, are also in Texas and more personnel left today.

It’s still not clear where LSU and BYU will play this Saturday. It will not happen in Houston, because of the epic flooding. Several other sites are under consideration, including the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. LSU athletic director Joe Alleva says by no later than tomorrow afternoon, they should have a site chosen.

Governor John Bel Edwards says the worst is yet to come in Louisiana with Tropical Storm Harvey. He says in southwest Louisiana, forecasters say 10-15 inches of additional rain could fall on already saturated grounds through Friday…:
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Edwards says the main threat from Harvey for the Pelican State continues to be rain, but he says tornadoes are also a concern.

The Cajun Navy is being deployed once again, this time to assist with the flood response in Texas. Penny Shar is with Project We Care Louisiana in conjunction with the Cajun Navy. She says about 100 people with boats and high water vehicles are leaving from Baton Rouge, and more are joining the caravan in Lafayette…:
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Donations can be made at Costco in Baton Rouge.

LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva says a venue has yet to be decided for the Tigers season opener against BYU. Alleva says a decision should be made by the latest tomorrow…:
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Several sites are reportedly being considered, including the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Many folks are wondering why Texas didn’t take action sooner with regards to getting residents out of harms way, and away from flooding. Kathleen Blanco, who was governor during Hurricane Katrina, says evacuations in Houston need to be staged…:
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Blanco says the low lying regions of Galveston and along the coast should’ve been evacuated by time and direction.

Louisianans are rushing to aid our Texas neighbors who are getting hit hard by Tropical Storm Harvey. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Flash flood watches are out across south and central Louisiana as Tropical Storm Harvey moves back into the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make a second landfall near the Texas/Louisiana border on Wednesday. National Weather Service Meteorologist Kent Kuyper says this continuing cycle of rain is expected to stay until Thursday…:
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LSU says it’s unlikely they will be able to play its regular season opener against BYU in Houston because of the catastrophic flooding and several other alternative sites are under consideration, including the Mercedes Benz Superdome.

Thousands of people in Texas are flooded out of their homes because of Harvey. The images are reminiscent of what happened 12 years ago when Hurricane Katrina struck southeast Louisiana. Former Governor Kathleen Blanco says she’s curious to why Houston never developed an evacuation plan like Louisiana had in 2005…:
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The first mandatory evacuations of the Houston area were ordered early this morning.

All of South Louisiana is under a Flash Flood Watch through Thursday at 7pm as Tropical Storm Harvey moves back into the Gulf of Mexico. Meteorologist Kent Kuyper with the National Weather Service said eastern portions of the watch area could see between 5 to 10 inches of rain, and tornadoes could also threaten southwest Louisiana…:
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He says a major storm could strike the already affected area Thursday or Friday.

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries agents are on hand to aid our Texas neighbors as they deal with epic flooding in the Houston area. Adam Einck with LDWF says the agents will assist the Texas authorities with search and rescue efforts…:
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State officials say they also sent personnel to help Texas officials coordinate other out-of-state resources being sent there.

Twenty-five years ago many Louisianans were dealing with the devastation left by Hurricane Andrew…:
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LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva says he’s almost certain that the Tigers season opener against BYU will have to be moved due to widespread flooding throughout the Houston area. It’s reported that the Mercedes Benz Superdome is interested in being the neutral location for the game, and Nashville and Orlando have also reached out with interest. Alleva said the decision ultimately lies with ESPN, and hopes it will come down today or tomorrow.

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.

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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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