FOX 48 Updates

Debit card fees waived this week for unemployment claimants, some DCFS program recipients

By La. Joint Info. Center
The Louisiana Workforce Commission and the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services announced that Chase will waive fees to assist families and individuals affected by Hurricane Isaac.

Tropical Storm Isaac 1:00 a.m. Update

By TEAM REPORTS
Tropical Storm Isaac continues to weaken as he continues his slow march into Central Louisiana and the Miss-Lou.

Mississippi continues response efforts due to Tropical Storm Isaac

By MEMA
Tropical Storm Isaac is slowly moving through Mississippi and Louisiana bringing heavy rain and high winds through the states. Residents throughout Mississippi are warned to watch for flooding when the storm reaches their communities.
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Tropical Storm Isaac 6:00 p.m. Update

By WGMB-TV, Baton Rouge, La.
Chief meteorologist Jesse Gunkel from sister station WVLA-TV brings you the latest on Isaac . Click the video above.

La. state government offices to remain closed statewide Thursday

By La. Office of Administration
Due to continuing dangerous conditions caused by Tropical Storm Isaac, Commissioner of Administration Paul Rainwater announced that Louisiana state government offices will remain closed Thursday, August 30.
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Isaac on painful crawl northwest through Louisiana

By WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge, La.
Isaac is moving toward the northwest near 6 mph. This general motion is expected to continue through tonight, followed by a turn toward the north-northwest by Thursday night or early Friday.

First death during Hurricane Isaac reported

By Rhett Guillot (WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge, La.)
Hurricane Isaac claimed its first victim in Louisiana on Tuesday. Vermillion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon says Carlos Medellin-Guillen, 36, of Erath, died.

LSU Veterinary Hospital will remain open despite the storm

By LSU Media Relations
With Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isaac approaching the Gulf Coast, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine urges you to include your pets in your evacuation plans.

725K+ without power along Gulf Coast, according to Entergy

By Entergy
Nearly three-quarters of a million homes in the Gulf Coast region slammed by Hurricane Isaac lack power, utility companies say. The numbers are up to 725,696 customers in Arkansas, Alabama, Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana. 
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Isaac downgraded to Tropical Storm

By WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge, La.
Isaac weakened around 2:00 p.m. to a Tropical Storm on Wednesday as he moved further inland.