On a brisk Thursday morning, before the sun peeked over the horizon, 17 dogs arrived at the Broome County Humane Society. The dogs had been staying at St. Landry Parish Animal Control in Louisiana, but were transported to Binghamton due to the impact of Hurricane Francine.

President Joe Biden late Monday declared that Louisiana suffered major damage from Hurricane Francine and ordered the federal government to send major dollars to help in recovery.

Crochet says it’s common for big storms like Francine to kill large populations of fish. According to Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, the storm churns up oxygen-poor water and sediment which kills the fish. ”There’s nothing you can do, it’s a ...

Brandon Joseph Lavergne, who is incarcerated at the Lafourche Parish jail, helps clear trees after Hurricane Francine. (Photo by Julie O'Donoghue/Louisiana Illuminator)

President Joe Biden approved a disaster declaration Tuesday for eight Louisiana parishes that saw the greatest impact from Hurricane Francine last week. More parishes could be added as state officials continue to assess damage,

The National Hurricane Center said Francine gained hurricane status about 350 miles southwest of Morgan City, Louisiana.

Disaster Unemployment Assistance is now available to businesses and residents in Louisiana whose employment or self-employment was lost or disrupted due to Hurricane Francine.

The White House approved Governor Jeff Landry’s request for a major disaster declaration, following Hurricane Francine and flooding that hit the state.