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When you see an emergency vehicle in this position, reduce your speed and be aware of what is ahead

Roscoe, the K-9 police dog killed in the line of duty Wednesday night, received all the respect any officer of the law would when his body was transported to the Calcasieu Parish coroner's office. Other members of the law enforcement community, including K-9, were there to pay tribute to the faithful member of their ranks.

When 79-year-old Nelene Guidroz heard his dogs barking early Monday morning, the last thing he expected to be causing the raucous was a 9-foot gator next to his back fence.

The Hurricane Center is monitoring a system that is approximately 500 miles south of Lafayette this morning. The greatest threat appears to be heavy rainfall.