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BREAKING: State Fair Will Be Closed Today Due to Weather
The State Fair of Louisiana will be closed today as a result of storms that are moving through the area.
Midway - State Fair of Louisiana
General Manager Chris Giordano tells KEEL News the Fair is closed, but the livestock shows will go on as scheduled today. He says the gates will open at 10am Saturday morning.
So far today The Weather Channel reports we've gotten 1.18 inches of rain so far today. Barksdale has recorded .58 so far today.
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