 BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer Hurricane Francine made landfall Wednesday evening after area residents and governments braced for the storm's impact, preparing for the worst but hoping for something better. High winds and heavy rain whipped through southeast Louisiana as the storm tracked through on its way north, leaving thousands without power. As the area enters a post-storm Thursday, here's where to find updates on Louisiana outage maps. If you need any other assistance, call 311. See photos, video of damage and flooding across Louisiana You can find all the The Advocate's storm coverage here.
In other news: Football and Francine: LSU's game at South Carolina on Saturday is expected to go on as scheduled despite Hurricane Francine raking across Louisiana on Wednesday. It isn't the first time weather has been a backdrop for a game between the Tigers and Gamecocks.
Artful message: The sculpture of a golden dog, cat and bird cradled in a pair of purple hands has resonated not only among the LSU Vet Med's animal patients and their people since its arrival in July but also the school's faculty, staff and students. Read about the sculpture's story here. | 
