A powerful storm continues to make its way through the South
Over 120,000 people are without power between Louisiana and Texas. source
NFL draftee helps storm survivors in Louisiana
Jaylon Ferguson was one of the many residents of Ruston, Louisiana, home to Louisiana Tech University, stepping up to help after a devastating storm. #JaylonFerguson #RustonTornado source
Flooding emergency in Texas
Torrential rain causes flash flooding and water rescues in Houston. https://abcn.ws/2VpWAw5 Trailing thunderstorms brought torrential rain to parts of southeast Texas and southern Louisiana overnight. Rainfall rates of 2 to…
Louisiana lawmakers vote to ban abortions as early as 6 weeks
Opponents tried to make exceptions for women who are victims of rape or incest but they failed. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/2W0OB47 WATCH OTHER FULL EPISODES…
Louisiana governor signs ‘heartbeat’ abortion bill
Plus, protests have erupted in Missouri as state health officials have refused to renew the license of the state’s last abortion clinic until doctors agree to interviews about alleged “deficiencies.”…
Thunderstorms, heavy rains target the Southeast as weekend arrives
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was hammered by heavy rains, forcing bus riders to scramble out of the way as flood waters spilled inside. source
Jay Bonafede from the American Red Cross speaks out about the storm
Bonafede discusses storm preparations, keeping the workforce and volunteers safe, and setting up shelter locations. source
FEMA acting administrator gives update on storm precautions
Pete Gaynor discussed the biggest concerns as Barry nears landfall; billions of dollars were spent strengthening and reinforcing the levees throughout Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. source
Barry gains strength as it approaches landfall
ABC News’ Meteorologist Rob Marciano tracks the storm as heavy rain and flooding hit Louisiana. source
Louisiana braces for impact as Tropical Storm Barry draws near
Tropical storm conditions are expected in Louisiana on Friday and hurricane warnings were issued for southeastern parts of the state. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/2xUhndb WATCH…