Local government officials estimated Tuesday that nearly 53,000 residences, 3,800 commercial buildings and 1,800 public buildings in East Baton Rouge Parish alone flooded amid storms and high water that swept through the region last week -- the first estimate that is more concrete in its mea… Read more
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- Central faces rebuilding challenges: 27,000 of 28,000 residents affected
- Stephanie Grace Notes: How will flood-related politics reshape Senate race in Louisiana?
- 'Replacing tragedy with better things': Livingston Parish teachers return to classrooms to begin flood recovery
- What will happen to displaced high school students and their LHSAA eligibility?
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- Edwards defends flood response, tells MSNBC Obama's visit was 'timely'
- President Obama meets with Louisiana flood victims: 'It shows he hasn't forgotten us'
- Photos: Obama tours flood devastation in the Baton Rouge area
- Gov. John Bel Edwards asks president for wide range of flood relief
- Our Views: Obama visit appreciated; flood should also call Congress to La.
- Baker returning from brink of flood damage, thanks to volunteers, local officials
- Delay in East Baton Rouge school reopening sends employees home, camps opening to take in kids
- Gutting, rebuilding after flood? Patience is a virtue, Katrina survivors say
- Grace Notes: Long-awaited visit from President Barack Obama highlights recovery's long game
- LaPlace woman killed in crash with ambulance responding to emergency call
- LSU Football Twitter Mailbag: You asked about transfers, the spread, injuries and more
- Video: BR couple's story shows heartache of flooded households
- Sheriff suspends EBR curfew immediately, defends decision
- LSU AgCenter predicts floods cost state at least $110 million in crop loss
- DEQ signs emergency order that should help speed up debris pickup
- Deal to shake up downtown Baton Rouge restaurant scene; here's what will, won't change
- Experts predict 'crazy' housing market, population shifts in BR after historic flooding
- Amite River below flood stage and backwater flooding should improve in coming days
- Louisiana native Britney Spears raffles clothes to benefit flood victims through Red Cross
- Ex-'Sons of Guns' TV personality gets December trial date on rape charges
- Louisiana ranks 44th nationally on ACT, but education leader notes positive signs
- Aaron Glenn's experience as a former player is paying dividends for the Saints' secondary
