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• Fire officials warn of generator dangers post Hurricane Francine

  12-09-2024 21:29 via wbrz.com
  
  ST. AMANT - With the power out in many neighborhoods, you can hear the hum of generators. The Louisiana Fire Marshal says most storm related deaths are due to misuse of the machines. "Stats tell us that more people die after the storm from things like carbon monoxide than even during the storm when the hurricane is making landfall," Fire Marshal Bryan Adams said.Carbon monoxide is an odor-less, color-less, poisonous gas that causes sudden illness or death. That's why St. Amant Fire Chi
  
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• Entergy releases estimated restoration times

  12-09-2024 21:07 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Thursday evening, Entergy released estimated times when each parish will be 90 percent restored. St. Martin: Sept. 12 at 10 p.m. Tangipahoa (Robert, Ponchatoula, Springfield, Hammond): Sept. 13 at 10 p.m. Iberville: Sept. 13 at 10 p.m. Livingston: Sept. 13 at 12 p.m. East Baton Rouge Sept. 14 at 12 p.m. Ascension Sept. 14 at 10 p.m. St. John the Baptist Sept. 14 10pmSt. James Sept. 14 10pmTangipahoa (Kentwood, Independ
  
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• Sugar cane farmers assess damage after Hurricane Francine

  12-09-2024 20:55 via wbrz.com
  
  IBERVILLE PARISH - In Iberville Parish, trees, powerlines and sugar cane were all knocked down. The Iberville Sheriff’s Office says wind gusts hit nearly 50 miles per hour and nearly 4,000 customers lost power.When Hurricane Francine swept across southern Louisiana Wednesday evening, sugar cane crops along LA 1 were damaged and farmers say they’re taking time to assess the severity. IPSO Maj. Monty Migliacio says he was parked along the highway when wind speeds and rain pick
  
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• Four hurt in crash along Greenwell Springs Road

  12-09-2024 19:59 via wbrz.com
  
  CENTRAL - Four people were taken to a hospital after a major crash along Greenwell Springs Road on Thursday evening. . Central Police Chief Roger Corcoran said the crash happened around 7:30 p.m. along Greenwell Springs Road near Lighthouse Avenue. Chief Corcoran said multiple cars were involved and multiple people suffered injuries. Four people were taken to a hospital: one critical, one serious and two in stable condition. The cause of the wreck is unknown
  
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• Central Police working major crash along Greenwell Springs Road

  12-09-2024 19:59 via wbrz.com
  
  CENTRAL - A portion of Greenwell Springs Road between Hooper and Wax has been shut down after a major crash Thursday evening. Central Police Chief Roger Corcoran said the crash happened around 7:30 p.m. along Greenwell Springs Road near Lighthouse Avenue. Chief Corcoran said multiple cars were involved and multiple people suffered injuries. The cause of the wreck is unknown. Please avoid the area. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Livingston Parish residents dealing with aftermath of Hurricane Francine

  12-09-2024 18:10 via wbrz.com
  
  LIVINGSTON - Livingston Parish deputies worked overnight and into the day surveying the parish, checking for damage and ensuring residents were safe after Hurricane Francine.Trees snapped across roadways - taking powerlines with them - as the storm rolled through. Deputies said, fortunately, there were no reported injuries or rescues needed. First responders were called to multiple sites of trees wrapped up in downed lines and high water due to excess rain.Resident James Parker spent several ho
  
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• Two Watson teens fixing their community's generators for free before and after Francine

  12-09-2024 17:50 via wbrz.com
  
  WATSON - Two teenagers from Watson have been helping people throughout the hurricane by fixing their generators for free.The 16-year-old boys, Zachary Hooge and Hunter Hughes, have always had a sense of helping their community.Hooge's father passed away when he was younger. Ever since he's been finding ways to learn useful skills to help out those in need."I've been working on engines since I was about 11, 12 years old. I've just developed skills over time. Kinda just taking it apart, learning
  
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• Two Watson teens fixing generators for free before and after Francine

  12-09-2024 17:50 via wbrz.com
  
  WATSON - Two teenagers from Watson have been helping people throughout the hurricane by fixing their generators for free.The 16-year-old boys, Zachary Hooge and Hunter Hughes, have always had a sense of helping their community.Hooge's father passed away when he was younger. Ever since he's been finding ways to learn useful skills to help out those in need."I've been working on engines since I was about 11, 12 years old. I've just developed skills over time. Kinda just taking it apart, learning
  
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• Carbon monoxide alarms save lives of two families in Pierre Part

  12-09-2024 17:16 via wbrz.com
  
  PIERRE PART - First responders in Pierre Part said carbon monoxide alarms likely saved two families who were running generators after Francine. The Pierre Part Fire Department said firefighters responded to two carbon monoxide alarms Thursday. In both instances, carbon monoxide levels in the homes were very high. "We cannot stress enough the importance of having carbon monoxide detectors in your home at all times, but especially when using generators," the fire department said
  
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• 230-year-old live oak in Watson split after Hurricane Francine

  12-09-2024 16:08 via wbrz.com
  
  WATSON - A tree older than 230 years old split after Hurricane Francine split in half after Hurricane Francine, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office.Images show the tree split in half and fallen to the ground by the homeowner.LPSO says the tree served as "the backdrop for many family gatherings, dance pictures and true Livingston Parish scenic beauty."Permalink| Comments
  
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• Gonzales family had to break out of house after fallen tree traps them

  12-09-2024 16:02 via wbrz.com
  
  GONZALES - Marc Reynolds says he and his son were sitting in the living room of their Babin Street home watching TV when they heard something odd around 8:30 p.m."We first heard a crackling noise," he said.Before they knew it, a large oak tree smashed through the roof."It sounded like a car coming through the wall. It sounded like someone driving through our house."After realizing what happened, Reynolds says they were trapped inside."We had to break part of the wall right next to the door, and
  
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• LSU baseball releases full schedule - see who the Tigers play in 2025

  12-09-2024 15:05 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU baseball released its full 2025 season schedule Thursday afternoon.The Tigers play two exhibition games in November 2024; they face Samford at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi, Mississippi on November 3 and the University of Louisiana in Lafayette on November 10.On February 14, 2025, the Tigers open their season at Alex Box stadium with a series against Purdue Fort Wayne. Later in the month, the Tigers participate in the Frisco Baseball Classic against Kansas State on February 2
  
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• One dead after small plane crashes in Lafayette shortly after takeoff; pilot identified

  12-09-2024 14:32 via wbrz.com
  
  LAFAYETTE — One person is dead following a plane crash in Lafayette Parish on Thursday morning, The Advocate reports.The Advocate reported that the Lafayette Fire Department is investigating the small aircraft crash around 11:37 a.m. near Oakbourne Country Club. An investigation into the incident revealed a private aircraft crashed upon takeoff. One confirmed occupant inside the plane was pronounced deceased at the scene, The Advocate reported.The crash took the life of Greg Manuel, 7
  
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• One dead after small plane crashes in Lafayette shortly after takeoff

  12-09-2024 14:32 via wbrz.com
  
  LAFAYETTE — One person is dead following a plane crash in Lafayette Parish on Thursday morning, The Advocate reports.The Lafayette Fire Department is investigating the small aircraft crash that occurred around 11:37 a.m. near Oakbourne Country Club, The Advocate reported. An investigation into the incident revealed a private aircraft crashed upon takeoff. One confirmed occupant inside the plane was pronounced deceased at the scene, The Advocate reported.The Lafayette Fire Department i
  
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• Jayden Daniels wins Rookie of the Week honors in NFL debut

  12-09-2024 14:11 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Former LSU quarterback and Washington Commanders' quarterback Jayden Daniels won the Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week award in his first career NFL start.Daniels, who was selected 2nd overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, played in a 37-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He posted a stat line of 17 of 24 completions for 184 yards as well as 88 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.Daniels plays his first home game on Sunday against the Commanders' NFC East rival New York Giants.Per
  
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• Louisiana warns Francine may have chased bears, gators, feral hogs toward humans

  12-09-2024 13:52 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana wildlife officials are warning that Hurricane Francine may have chased wild animals from their usual homes and into areas populated by humans. It issued specific warnings about black bears, alligators and snakes, and deer and feral hogs.The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says animals not posing a threat to humans should be left alone. The agency says that feeding the animals will encourage them to remain in their new area.It says displaced wildl
  
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• Killian flooded with waist-deep water after Tickfaw, Blood rivers overflow after Hurricane Francine

  12-09-2024 13:45 via wbrz.com
  
  KILLIAN — Livingston Parish was dealing with power outages, closed roads, fallen trees and debris on Thursday, the night after Hurricane Francine struck southeastern Louisiana. One of the most affected areas was Killian, which was severely flooded because of the nearby Tickfaw and Blood rivers. No one was injured, Livingston officials said."We came down here to lift all the freezers and the refrigerators up," one resident driving through a flooded area of Patricia Drive said
  
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• Landry, Kennedy, state officials commend state's preparedness in wake of Hurricane Francine

  12-09-2024 13:32 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry and other state officials stressed how important resiliency is to Louisiana's identity at a news conference Thursday after Hurricane Francine made its way through the southeast part of the state the night before."There are times and situations that try us, but it's also when we in this state are at our very best," Landry said, referencing a specific instance in New Orleans when a man helped rescue a truck driver who got stuck in floodwaters caused by the
  
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• Landry, GOHSEP hosting news conference briefing state on effects of Hurricane Francine

  12-09-2024 13:32 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry and the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness are set to hold a news conference Thursday briefing the state following Hurricane Francine making its way through the state on Wednesday.This is Landry's third news conference on the Category 2 storm in three days. Some parts of the state saw more than half of residents lose power, with winds and rain particularly affecting Morgan City, as well as Assumption and Ascension parishes.
  
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• Steve Gleason taken to hospital during Francine landfall; team says he is stable

  12-09-2024 12:16 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS - Steve Gleason, a former NFL Saint who was diagnosed with ALS in 2011 and has since become an advocate for those with the disease, was taken to the hospital Wednesday night amid Hurricane Francine. A post from his representative team said Gleason was stable as of Thursday morning. For those who have asked, Steve was taken to Ochsner last night during the storm. He is now stable. We want to thank @NOLAFireDept first responders and @NewOrleansEMS for getting to us d
  
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• See which schools are open and closed Friday, Sept. 13, following Hurricane Francine

  12-09-2024 12:02 via wbrz.com
  
  The following schools will remain closed on Friday, Sept. 13, after Hurricane Francine made its way through southeastern Louisiana:CLOSED FRIDAY, SEPT. 13:
  Ascension Parish Public Schools
  St. Mary Parish SchoolsOPEN FRIDAY, SEPT. 13:
  Assumption Parish Schools
  East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
  East Feliciana Public Schools
  Iberville Parish Public Schools
  Livingston Parish Public Schools
  Louisiana State University
  Pointe Coupee Parish Public Sch
  
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• Schools announce closures, reopenings following Hurricane Francine

  12-09-2024 12:02 via wbrz.com
  
  The following schools will remain closed on Friday, Sept. 13, after Hurricane Francine made its way through southeastern Louisiana:CLOSED FRIDAY, SEPT. 13:
  Ascension Parish Public Schools
  Assumption Parish Public Schools 
  St. Mary Parish SchoolsOPEN FRIDAY, SEPT. 13:
  Assumption Parish Schools
  East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
  East Feliciana Public Schools
  Iberville Parish Public Schools
  Livingston Parish Public Schools
  Louisiana State Universi
  
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• List of schools that will remain closed Friday, Sept. 13, following Hurricane Francine

  12-09-2024 12:02 via wbrz.com
  
  The following schools will remain closed on Friday, Sept. 13, after Hurricane Francine made its way through southeastern Louisiana:CLOSED FRIDAY, SEPT. 13:
  Ascension Parish Schools
  St. Mary Parish SchoolsPermalink| Comments
  
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• Officials to give update on Francine damages, aftermath at OHSEP news conferences

  12-09-2024 09:16 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and Governor Jeff Landry are hosting hurricane press conferences to provide an update on damages and the aftermath of Hurricane Francine. The mayor's conference will begin at 11 a.m. and the governor's will begin at 11:30 a.m..Both will be streamed on WBRZ's YouTube page here. Permalink| Comments
  
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• East Baton Rouge Parish spared the worst of Francine, officials say

  12-09-2024 09:16 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and other parish officials said Thursday that Hurricane Francine left many without power and brought down trees around the parish, but damage here was relatively minor compared to other parishes and other storms.East Baton Rouge was "largely spared the greatest impacts of this storm," Broome said.Full activation of the Emergency Operations Center has been demobilized even as authorities work to clear roads and restore power.Overnight, the paris
  
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• 62 cars burned in Central salvage yard fire

  12-09-2024 08:57 via wbrz.com
  
  CENTRAL - More than 60 cars were burned in an early-morning salvage yard fire and investigators are still unsure what sparked the flames. The Central Fire Department said they were called out to Copart salvage yard along Greenwell Springs Road around 4:15 a.m. By the time firefighters arrived, 10 cars were on fire and 50 cars had already been burned out. No injuries were reported. Permalink| Comments
  
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• 'I'm just thanking God:' Woman details moments when tree fell on Prairieville home

  12-09-2024 08:51 via wbrz.com
  
  PRAIRIEVILLE - A woman said a tree came crashing through her home, breaking through the roof right where she was sitting moments before the tree hit. "Where the tree fell was where I was sitting all day, working on my computer because we were working from home. My boys were in the living room and my daughter was in the bedroom," Mandy Newman said."I had just gotten up to go to the bathroom and then heard crazy wind. I've always been worried about this tree. I heard some loud crash and
  
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• Early-morning flights at BTR, MSY canceled, but later departures mostly on schedule

  12-09-2024 06:27 via wbrz.com
  
  Dozens of flights were grounded ahead of Hurricane Francine's landfall Wednesday, and as the storm moves out of Louisiana, planes can return to the air. Early-morning flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport and Louis Armstrong International Airport were still canceled, but most of the flights leaving in the late morning and afternoon were continuing on as scheduled. There were still a number of cancellations leaving from MSY. Check your flight status before heading to Ne
  
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• 2 On Your Side: What to do after Francine

  12-09-2024 06:21 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - As the storm clears and the sun rises, residents may be getting their first good look at homes, cars and utilities. 2 On Your Side's Brittany Weiss helps you navigate the aftermath. General Insurance:
  Knowing what to do in the aftermath of a storm is just as important as the preparation. Before and after the storm, it is important to fully evaluate all property and take photographs. It is also recommended that homeowners know and understand their named storm deductible. H
  
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• St. James Parish sees downed restaurant signs, power lines after Francine's arrival

  12-09-2024 03:38 via wbrz.com
  
  CONVENT - St. James Parish warned its residents of downed power lines and trees, as well as reports of high water still lingering from Wednesday night's Francine impact. As of 3:30 a.m., the parish was experiencing 4,677 power outages, approximately 47% of its residents. Parish officials reported several road closures and high water Wednesday night but it was unclear how many of those warnings were still in effect. Note: The below Facebook post was posted Wednesday night short
  
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