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South Soaked by Swollen Mississippi River

As the Army Corps of Engineers continues opening the Morganza Spillway, sheriff's deputies are going door to door in low-lying Cajun country, urging residents to seek higher ground. That's according to Rick Jervis, Gulf Coast correspondent for USA Today .

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

As the Army Corps of Engineers continues opening the Morganza Spillway, sheriff's deputies are going door to door in low-lying Cajun country, urging residents to seek higher ground. That's according to Rick Jervis, Gulf Coast correspondent for USA Today.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Rick Jervis

    USA Today

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