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Ouachita Parish under a State of Emergency

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MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Ouachita Police Jury President Shane Smiley has declared a State of Emergency.

This comes as Tropical Storm Isaac targets Northeast Louisiana in its projected path.

Smiley says all Emergency Preparedness plans and the Parish All Hazard Emergency Operation Plan have been activated.

Governor Bobby Jindal declared a State of Emergency Sunday, along with the governor of Mississippi.

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