Louisiana
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Louisa homeowners get $2.5 million in earthquake aid
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More than $2.5 million in grants have been approved this month for Louisa County homeowners hit by a powerful Aug. 23 earthquake and its aftershocks.
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Flooded Mississippi River seen from space (VIDEO)
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Major to record flooding is occurring on the lower Mississippi River, driving folks from their homes and putting alligators in places they shouldn’t be.
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Towns emptying after floodgates opened
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Cajun-country towns in the path of Mississippi River floodwaters were all but deserted Monday as residents heeded warnings to seek higher ground after a major floodgate was opened for the first time in four decades.
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Mississippi River flooding: Army engineers open Morganza Spillway, severe flooding threatens
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The opening of the Morganza spillway diverted water from Baton Rouge and New Orleans, and the numerous oil refineries and chemical plants along the lower reaches of the Mississippi
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Mississippi crests in Memphis; Delta residents prepare for deluge
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As the Mississippi reaches its high point in Memphis, farmers downriver built homemade levees to protect their crops.
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