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One Person Pronounced Dead After Small Plane Crash Near Lafayette Airport
The Lafayette Fire Department is investigating a fatal aircraft crash that occurred near Oakbourne Country Club and the 3700 block of E Simcoe Street at approximately 11:37 a.m. this morning. According to Lafayette City Communications Officer Jamie Boudreaux, the incident involved a small, private aircraft that crashed shortly after takeoff.
Louisiana Teen Plays ‘Amazing Grace’ While Standing in Hurricane
While many people were hunkering down in Louisiana as Hurricane Francine made landfall, one young man took out his trumpet and played "Amazing Grace" while standing in the rain. WBRZ shared footage of a student from St. Amant High School performing the song as Hurricane Francine dumped rain over much...
Former Shreveport City Official Convicted Of Rape Denied Parole
SHREVEPORT, LA - A crime that happened shortly after the Independence Bowl in 2010 shook this community and shined a spotlight on abuse of power. A high ranking city official was arrested for raping a teenage girl after the game. We learned that a then 43-year-old Rick Seaton who was...
Jim Cantore Spots Snake Under Hood of Vehicle While in Louisiana
Hurricane Francine had more than just people relocating as it pounded the southeastern portion of Louisiana, animals, and reptiles were on the move too. While watching coverage out of Morgan City, I saw two squirrels run behind a reporter as the storm moved into the state, and now we have footage of a snake nestled under the hood of a vehicle.
Nearly 400,000 Without Power in Louisiana After Francine Tears Through State
TERREBONNE PARISH, La. (KPEL News) - Several parishes in southeast Louisiana are struggling in the wake of Hurricane Francine making landfall, and hundreds of thousands are currently without power. Coastal parishes are seeing an almost total blackout today while utility companies rush to get power restored, but it's an effort...
Louisiana Dog Takes a Bite Out of Francine in Hilarious Video
As Hurricane Francine was rolling into Louisiana yesterday, the only thing many people in southeast Louisiana could do is hunker down in their homes, and in many cases, spend time with their dogs. A man who owns a dog named Marley shared on "X" how the animal was giving updates...
Fatal Fruit Warning: New Potentially Deadly Recall For Texas
Just a few weeks ago I was seeing my specialist here in Texas, and he wanted to talk to me about some elevated levels in my recent bloodwork with one of them in particular pointing to a need to be more selective about my food choices. Of course trying to develop healthy food habits with our 3 children is very important because we do not want them to develop a series of autoimmune diseases like I have, but in the chaos of life and cost of eating well, I admittedly cut some corners.
Louisiana State Trooper Clearing Debris from Roadway Gets Hit
A Louisiana state trooper was injured doing his job Wednesday night according to WBRZ. Hurricane Francine made landfall as a Category 2 in southeast Louisiana. Maximum sustained winds at the time were at 100 miles per hour. The storm made landfall at around 5 in the afternoon Wednesday in Terrebonne.
Louisiana State Trooper Injured During Hurricane Francine
A Louisiana State Police trooper was injured on Wednesday night while assisting other troopers in clearing downed trees on Interstate 10. The trooper was struck by a tree that was down by Hurricane Francine. The incident happened around 8:00 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 11 when the trooper along with others...
Louisiana Man Saves Driver from Submerged Truck on Live TV During Hurricane Francine
In a dramatic rescue caught live on television, a Louisiana man saved a driver trapped in a submerged truck during Hurricane Francine on Wednesday night (Sep. 11). The incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. at the Canal Street Underpass in New Orleans, where flash flooding created life-threatening conditions as the storm swept through the area.
Don’t Eat These Two Foods from a Louisiana Costco
The past few days have been a whirlwind of activity in Louisiana as much of the state has been preparing for a "whirlwind" of a different kind. Hurricane Francine has been on the minds of many in Louisiana for the past week and for a lot of us the storm was a very good reason to visit our local Costco warehouse store.
Louisiana Lottery Confirms Surprising Powerball Result Wednesday
In Hollywood, they say "The Show Must Go On". In Baton Rouge, at least at the Louisiana Lottery Offices, they must have a similar saying, "The Dough Must Go On". That's because even as Hurricane Francine was rolling on shore in Terrebonne and St Mary Parishes the lottery still had their drawings for Wednesday night. The games that were being played were Powerball, Lotto, and Easy 5.
Don’t Eat These Two Foods From a Texas Costco
The past few days have been a whirlwind of activity in Texas as much of the coastal sections of the state have dealing with a "whirlwind" of a different kind. Hurricane Francine has been on the minds of many in Texas for the past week and for a lot of us the storm was a very good reason to visit our local Costco warehouse store.
Powerball Confirms Big Money Win in Texas on Wednesday Night
It has been a tumultuous week in Texas. If you've been following the news much of South Texas including Brownsville and South Padre Island were inundated by heavy rains from Hurricane Francine. For a time on Monday, it looked like the storm could make landfall in Texas but it did not. And then on Tuesday night, the Texas Lottery confirmed a Texas-sold Mega Millions ticket hit it big for a jackpot prize of $800 million.
3 Boats Tied, Drift Down Louisiana River During Hurricane Francine
Damage reports and video from these incidents have been steadily flowing since Hurricane Francine's wind and water started to plague the state of Louisiana on Wednesday. After the storm made landfall in Terrebonne Parish as a Category 2 hurricane, but then rapidly turned into a Category 1 storm, that didn't stop the battering winds and water from doing damage.
Lafayette Parish Public Schools Announce Re-Opening Plan After Hurricane Francine
Following the impact of Hurricane Francine, the Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) has announced its re-opening plan. All LPSS schools and district offices will remain closed on Thursday, September 12, 2024, as the district prioritizes the safety and readiness of its facilities. In a statement, LPSS acknowledged that many families...
Hurricane Francine to Make Landfall As Cat. 2 Storm
The latest update from the National Hurricane Center, released at 4 p.m., shows Hurricane Francine making landfall as a Category 2 storm. The eye of the storm is approaching landfall along the Louisiana coast. The NHC warns that a life-threatening storm surge and hurricane conditions are spreading along the coast.
Louisiana Begins Seeing the Impact As Hurricane Francine Is Coming Onshore
Hurricane Francine is starting to impact Louisiana, and as the storm is coming on shore, officials at the National Weather Service say the storm is now a Category 2. Right now maximum sustained winds are at 100 miles per hour. The storm will come ashore in St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes but will impact many other parishes in our state as it moves northeast.
Storm Chasers’ Weather Station Stolen Along Highway 90 in Louisiana During Hurricane Francine
Storm chaser Mark Sudduth is asking for the public's help after he and his team had their weather station stolen along Highway 90, between Franklin and Houma, LA. The weather station, an essential piece of equipment for tracking the storm’s intensity and providing critical data, was reportedly taken, leaving the team scrambling to recover it as Francine was making landfall.
Videos Show Conditions Deteriorating as Hurricane Francine Makes Landfall in Louisiana
As Hurricane Francine bears down on Louisiana, videos emerging on social media capture the rapidly deteriorating conditions across the region. The storm, which has prompted the Biden-Harris Administration to approve an emergency declaration for the state, is bringing dangerous storm surge, heavy rain, and widespread power outages. FEMA has urged residents along the Gulf Coast to stay vigilant and take the storm seriously.
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