2016 flooding

Apparently very few people in America are fortunate enough to live close to the place where they work

Holly Hill Farm is a busy place, but now it's even busier, because it's the temporary home of dozens more horses displaced by the recent flood waters.

Anchor Lester Holt opened the segment documenting the rising water, then went to Janet Shamlian "on the scene"...

The most common refrain from the homeowners along the shore is surprise at how rapidly the water water rose, causing extensive to homes, watercraft and more.

After three days without school, all Bossier and Caddo Parish schools will be open Monday. Superintendent, D.C. Machen tell us "Children impacted by floods will get excused absences. No schools have been damaged and all schools are accessible...

Here is the video from the Bossier Parish News Conference from Sunday afternoon.