Friday, May 17 2013 9:05 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:05:04 GMT
The Southwest Louisiana Tea Party movement began picking up steam in 2009 as members from throughout the five parish area began gathering for rallies and becoming more visible and involved in local governmentMore >>
The Southwest Louisiana Tea Party movement began picking up steam in 2009 as members from throughout the five-parish area began gathering for rallies and becoming more visible and involved in local government and the political scene.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:55 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:55:58 GMT
An arrest has been made in the 1962 death of Mary Horton Vail. Vail was found dead in the Calcasieu River in October 1962, her husband, Felix Vail, claimed she was the victim of a boating accident. TheMore >>
Mary Horton Vail was found dead in the Calcasieu River in October 1962. Her husband, Felix Vail, claimed she was the victim of a boating accident.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:17:04 GMT
Friday marks the anniversary of the first woman reported missing in the Jeff Davis Eight case. On May 17, 2005, 28-year-old Loretta Chaisson Lewis went missing. Three days later, her body was found floatingMore >>
Friday marks the anniversary of the first woman reported missing in the Jeff Davis Eight case.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:47:38 GMT
More than 825 students - the largest graduating class in McNeese State University history - are expected to receive degrees at the university's spring commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18,More >>
More than 825 students - the largest graduating class in McNeese State University history - are expected to receive degrees at the university's spring commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday at Burton Coliseum.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:44:31 GMT
In an area prone to hurricanes, flood insurance is important for Louisiana residents. Calcasieu Parish became a part of the National Flood Insurance program in 1978. By participating in the program,More >>
As a way to continue offering flood insurance, Congress passed the Biggert Waters Act in 2012. More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-05-13 16:26:22 GMT
According to Sonny Cranch with Texas Brine, heavy rain is to blame for the four breeches that opened in the containment berm before dawn Friday. Cranch says two of the four breeches have been repaired.More >>
According to Sonny Cranch with Texas Brine, heavy rain is to blame for the four breeches that opened in the containment berm before dawn Friday. Cranch says two of the four breeches have been repaired.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 1:20 PM EDT2013-05-07 17:20:00 GMT
Work near the giant sinkhole in south Louisiana was stopped Sunday due to increased tremors. A "burp" early Tuesday morning in the sinkhole means all work in and around the area is ceased until furtheMore >>
Work near the giant sinkhole in south Louisiana was stopped Sunday due to increased tremors. A "burp" early Tuesday morning in the sinkhole means all work in and around the area is ceased until further notice.More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-05-06 21:06:12 GMT
Work near the giant sinkhole in south Louisiana was stopped Sunday due to increased tremors. Officials reported the underground activity began increasing last Wednesday. Parish officials said the tremorsMore >>
Work near the giant sinkhole in south Louisiana was stopped Sunday due to increased tremors. Parish officials said the tremors are not strong enough to indicate further collapse.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 1:20 PM EDT2013-05-01 17:20:38 GMT
Members of the blue ribbon commission investigating the massive sinkhole in south Louisiana are scheduled to attend a community briefing Wednesday evening. Residents will receive an update on the progressMore >>
Members of the blue ribbon commission investigating the massive sinkhole in south Louisiana are scheduled to attend a community briefing Wednesday evening.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 1:26 PM EDT2013-04-26 17:26:26 GMT
Officials in Assumption Parish say Texas Brine is getting ready to move the western wall of the sinkhole containment berm. Because of continued movement in a portion of the existing western berm wall,More >>
Officials in Assumption Parish say Texas Brine is getting ready to move the western wall of the sinkhole containment berm.More >>
The Assumption Parish, LA sinkhole continues to grow. The ground opened up on August 3, 2012 and residents were evacuated from their homes. The sinkhole, or slurry, is consuming land and trees. Many images are from the Assumption Parish Police Jury. Click here to see the photos from August until now. More >>
(Source: Assumption Parish Police Jury)
Sinkhole on January 31, 2013 (Source: Assumption Parish OEP)
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