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Gov. Edwards seeks more disaster relief for Louisiana after Barry

John Bel Edwards said he is optimistic that President Donald Trump and FEMA will understand why the request is necessary.

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Tropical Storm Barry: Live reports across Southeast Louisiana

National Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham said pockets of Louisiana could have as much as 25 inches of rain.

HURRICANE
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Excessive Heat Warning issued for Northshore as heat index above 113°F possible

There is now an Excessive Heat Warning for the Northshore to Baton Rouge until 8 PM. Heat Index will be over 113°F.

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'Dangerous' heat across Louisiana, Gulf Coast again Monday

The National Weather Service says temperatures will be in the low to mid-90s with heat index values between 108-112°F.

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Heat advisory issued for most of Louisiana until 7 p.m. Friday

NWS says temperatures will be in the low to mid-90s with heat index values between 107-112°F.

WEATHER
Marshal: Off-duty firefighter saved 4 children after mother sets apartment on fire, tries to trap them

A Luling woman was arrested and faces aggravated arson charges after allegedly setting her apartment on fire and trying to keep her children inside, officials say.

ST-CHARLES
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Houma’s medical marijuana dispensary opens Wednesday

Greenleaf, located at 6048 W. Park Ave. in Houma, is the only authorized medical marijuana dispensary in Terrebonne, Lafourche and other nearby parishes.

LAFOURCHE-TERREBONNE
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U.S. Army Corps begins closing Bonnet Carré Spillway, ending longest Spillway opening in history

Monday marked the 74th day that the structure has remained open.

ST-CHARLES
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Flash Flood Watch for Southeast Louisiana, Mississippi until 6 p.m.

Storms streaming from the Gulf of Mexico into Barry's circulation could cause periods of torrential rain and flash flooding Monday.

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USPS resumes mail delivery after Hurricane Barry

The federal agency suspended delivery to eight 3-digit Louisiana ZIP code areas due to tropical weather.

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Hurricane Barry: Here's when and where the storm will hit

The slow-moving storm is prompting fears of flooding. Here is a timeline of events for different threats from Tropical Storm Barry.

HURRICANE
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Tropical Storm Barry preparations: Parish by parish

Here's how the state is preparing for the approaching storm.

HURRICANE
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St. Charles Parish preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Barry

From trash pick-up to transportation, here's what you need to know.

HURRICANE
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'Dangerous' heat expected Monday for Louisiana, Mississippi

The National Weather Service says heat index values for Monday are expected to be between 106-111°F.

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St. Charles man sentenced to life for killing 15-year-old son

Veillon will serve life in prison for the murder, plus another 50 years for the attempted murder of his wife.

ST-CHARLES
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LSP: Man arrested after ditching stolen car, causing fiery crash on I-10

First responders asked drivers stopped by the crash to pull over to the shoulders of the road to allow emergency vehicles to pass through.

TRAFFIC