The Latest: More than 1,000 people rescued so far

A member of the St. George Fire Department assists residents as they wade through floodwaters from heavy rains in the Chateau Wein Apartments in Baton Rouge, La., Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) NEW ORLEANS — The Latest on weather-related flooding in the Deep South (all times local): 10:55 a.m. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says flooding has reached record levels in some parts of the state following days of torrential rain. He said at a press conference Saturday that officials still don’t know how bad the flooding will get and warned residents not to rely on past experience when deciding on a course of action. He says residents advised to evacuate should do so. Edwards also advised residents to avoid unnecessary road travel. He said more than 1,000 people have been rescued so far from homes, cars and elsewhere. About 100 pets have also been rescued. ___ 9:25 a.m. [...]