Giant sinkhole in Assumption Parish is getting bigger - KPLC 7 News, Lake Charles, Louisiana

Giant sinkhole in Assumption Parish is getting bigger

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    It's not the scenario the Cameron Parish School Board thought they would be facing. "I would like to say that I'm ashamed of Cameron Parish. They voted to pass the road and bridge and the health unit
    The Cameron Parish School Board is searching to offset nearly $4 million after voters decided not to renew to tax propositions earlier this month. As KPLC's Lee Peck reports, while they're set to give it another try, they'll have to find a way to cut costs in the meantime.

  • A 42-year-old DeQuincy man is facing dozens of stalking-related charges after officials allege he followed the Glenmora-area victim throughout Rapides Parish.
    A 42-year-old DeQuincy man is facing dozens of stalking-related charges after officials allege he followed the Glenmora-area victim throughout Rapides Parish.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:29 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:29:15 GMT
    We are thrilled to share an update on a Sulphur teen with a rare disease that we introduced you to in March.Brother and sister, Sam and Sydni Dupre, have Friedreich's Ataxia.  This is a disease threatening
    Sam Dupre of Sulphur had the Lake Charles Civic Center crowd on its feet as he moved his wheelchair aside and walked across the stage to receive his diploma.
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Coming up tonight on 9news at 5: The giant sinkhole in Assumption Parish grew another 25 feet today. WAFB's Nick Foley will have a live report.

Then tonight on 9news at 6: While many people are dealing with debris clean up or insurance claims three weeks after Hurricane Isaac, one Baton Rouge man is waiting to reunite with his dog that was found more than 900 miles away. WAFB's Kelsey Davis will have that story.

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