Flooding in northwest Louisiana prompts sandbag drive and housing damage
The Red River flood reaches levels not seen since the 1940s as residents and volunteers rush to shield homes and livestock with sandbags. Across rural areas, 14 of 24 homes in River Bluff subdivision and about 25 mobile homes in Bossier Parish are flooded. The National Weather Service predicts a slow fall over the coming week. Residents say neighbors and newcomers unite to save property in Les Maisons Sur La Rouge subdivision in southeast Shreveport.
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Bossier City
Neighbors Unite to Save Homes Through Flood Crisis
Residents describe 3 to 7 feet of flood water engulfing properties with home values from 500000 to 1000000. Many fought bravely as red water surged, while others watched as cleanup and rebuilding await. Volunteers delivered food water pumps and a generator, aiding strangers who became neighbors in crisis.
Immigrant detention quotas boost for profit prisons
A Detention Watch Network report found that minimum occupancy clauses in ICE detention contracts across Texas and other states guarantee payment for beds whether filled. Texas facilities in Houston El Paso Pearsall Karnes City and near Port Isabel show high occupancy while some contracts nationwide total about 8500 guaranteed beds. Rep. Ted Deutch calls to end guaranteed minimums arguing they sustain detention, while ICE defends the practice as a way to secure reduced rates and predictable operations.
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American Airlines jet resumes California flight after fix
An MD-80 from Dallas Fort Worth diverted to Lubbock on Thursday due to engine oil filter warning. Maintenance repaired the issue. the 140 passengers and five crew spent the night in Lubbock. The flight 2478 then landed in Sacramento International Friday morning.
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Jeni's Halts Production After Listeria Found Again
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams paused production and closed 21 retail shops after listeria was found in its Columbus plant during routine swabbing. CEO John Lowe said the company has a theory on how contamination occurred and is testing it, noting safety measures worked and no ice cream was contaminated. No timetable to resume operations.
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