John Ballance

The dropping level of the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge has set new records and revealed not one but two sunken ships.

No deaths or injuries were reported in East Baton Rouge Parish, as Hurricane Francine's path veered away from much of the city's metropolitan areas.

Nearly two dozen roads were impassable and business owners in downtown Lafayette reported the area had been overtaken by knee-deep water before sunrise.

Good witches get their picture taken before the Witches of Riverbend Halloween parade rolls.