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We chose ten Louisiana communities that are often called by other names. Surprisingly, sometimes those names are not too flattering.

Governor Edwards is seeking federal assistance to help pay for the nearly $6 million in preliminary uninsured damages to Ruston from an EF-3 tornado. Edwards says unfortunately because of bureaucratic rules, it might be a while before the federal dollars arrive.

The damage from the April tornado in Ruston has left the baseball, softball, and soccer venues damaged beyond repair.

Early this morning strong storms ripped through Louisiana. North Louisiana got the majority of the more severe storms including a destructive tornado.

Drone footage from Ruston, Louisiana after an apparent tornado touched down on early Thursday morning.