Hurricane Francine

Qualifying Louisiana residents in areas Hurricane Francine impacted last week will be able to receive federal assistance with replacing or supplementing their food, state officials announced Friday.

Louisiana homeowners living in coastal parishes can apply for state grants up to $10,000 to help fortify their roofs. The application period ends at 5 p.m. Friday.

There were birds everywhere — hundreds of egrets and ibis, and laughing gulls overhead — and one bird you typically can't see from land.

President Joe Biden has approved Louisiana’s request for a major disaster declaration in the wake of Hurricane Francine, Gov. Jeff Landry announced Tuesday.