TALLULAH, La. (KNOE 8 News) - While nobody was hurt in the latest round of heavy rainfall and flooding, some animals haven't been so lucky.
Five dogs in Tallulah are said to have drowned in the flood because they were chained outside. The HART (Helping Animals Reach Tomorrow) group has been rescuing dogs from flooded backyards all day.
While out rescuing the animals, Cappy Jeffers from HART says she found many dogs chained outside standing in water. She says kennels and dog houses were completely submerged under water.
Friday night, the group put together a safe area for the rescued dogs. With limited supplies, they are using picnic tables inside the kennels for dogs to stand on, in case the water rises again.
The group will be available over the weekend for rescues, just call the Madison Parish Sheriff's Office at (318)574-1831.
The HART group is also in need of various supplies and donations. To find out how you can help, visit the HART Facebook page.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:40:16 GMT
RIVER RIDGE, La. (AP) - Jefferson Parish sheriff's deputies say a 52-year-old man apparently shot his 16-year-old son in the head and then turned the gun on himself in their home in River Ridge.
RIVER RIDGE, La. (AP) - Jefferson Parish sheriff's deputies say a 52-year-old man apparently shot his 16-year-old son in the head and then turned the gun on himself in their home in River Ridge.
A Virginia man who was once one of the nation's most prominent swimming coaches has been sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.
A once-prominent swimming coach who trained thousands of children was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:06:12 GMT
Monroe, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Police arrested Thomas Wroten this afternoon following a domestic dispute. At 9:15pm last night Monroe Police received an emergent call for help in the 5300 block of Blanks.
Monroe, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Police arrested Thomas Wroten this afternoon following a domestic dispute.
