Rep. Ralph Abraham on Deadly Rapides Tornado: 'We've Suffered Blow after Blow'
By Greg Hilburn and Barbara Leader
The News Star
U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham said Thursday his 5th Congressional District has suffered more than its share of weather body blows as another tornado stormed through Rapides Parish late Wednesday night, killing one woman.
Homes were damaged and destroyed near Woodworth on Robinson Bridge Road not far from Interstate 49. Some damage was also reported at LSU-Alexandria, the LSU AgCenter and the Elmer area.