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Francine now a Category 1 hurricane

Francine intensified into a Category 1 hurricane overnight with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph. The storm continues…

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Shelves go bare ahead of Francine’s arrival

By Rita LeBleu Navigating the parking lot of the Walmart Lake Charles Neighborhood Market was a bit treacherous,…

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Louisiana power companies gear up for potential storm damage

By Emily Burleigh Ahead of Tropical Storm Francine — expected to be upgraded to a category one hurricane…

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Attorney General warns Louisiana residents about price gouging ahead of Francine

The prices charged for goods or services sold cannot exceed the prices ordinarily charged for comparable goods or…

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St. Charles Parish to open a shelter of last resort

President Matthew Jewell has announced that a shelter of last resort will open at the Edward A. Dufresne…

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Louisiana Blue offers early refills ahead of Hurricane Francine

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has services available to help members who may be affected by…

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Francine shifts aim to central Louisiana

Tropical Storm Francine has shifted yet again and is now aimed at central Louisiana — particularly the Morgan…

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St. James Parish declares State of Emergency

St. James Parish President Pete Dufresne has declared a State of Emergency for St. James Parish in preparation…

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UPDATE: Francine projected to make landfall near Intracoastal City

The westward movement of the eye of Tropical Storm Francine has been slowing as the system hits dry…

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Francine’s timing, intensity picking up

The timing and intensity of now-Tropical Storm Francine has changed over the past few hours as it continues…