Wednesday, March 12 2014 12:23 AM EDT2014-03-12 04:23:23 GMT
By McNeese Assistant SID Pam LaFosse KATY, Texas-- McNeese State sophomore Allison Baggett and senior Cecilia Okoye have been named to the 2013-14 All-Southland Conference Women's Basketball Team asMore >>
By McNeese Assistant SID Pam LaFosse KATY, Texas-- McNeese State sophomore Allison Baggett and senior Cecilia Okoye have been named to the 2013-14 All-Southland Conference Women's Basketball Team asMore >>
Tuesday, March 11 2014 11:59 PM EDT2014-03-12 03:59:01 GMT
LAKE CHARLES – McNeese State senior thrower La'Shantena Rounds had a dream come true Tuesday when she was notified of her qualification into the 2014 NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Track and Field ChampionshipsMore >>
LAKE CHARLES – McNeese State senior thrower La'Shantena Rounds had a dream come true Tuesday when she was notified of her qualification into the 2014 NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Track and Field ChampionshipsMore >>
Tuesday, March 11 2014 7:52 PM EDT2014-03-11 23:52:24 GMT
Some residents of Pin Oak Trailer Park, west of Sulphur, are considered at risk of becoming homeless. So, local agencies are working to help move families to new homes...families evicted because a newMore >>
Some residents of Pin Oak Trailer Park, west of Sulphur, are considered at risk of becoming homeless. So, local agencies are working to help move families to new homes...families evicted because a newMore >>
Tuesday, March 11 2014 5:32 PM EDT2014-03-11 21:32:33 GMT
The City of Sulphur will celebrate its centennial this week with a slew of events. There will be music, exhibits, a parade, arts and crafts displays, time capsules, reunions, carnival rides and more. AllMore >>
The City of Sulphur will celebrate its centennial this week with a slew of events. There will be music, exhibits, a parade, arts and crafts displays, time capsules, reunions, carnival rides and more.More >>
Tuesday, March 11 2014 5:30 PM EDT2014-03-11 21:30:21 GMT
City police are working the scene of a traffic crash on US 171 southbound near its intersection with Medora Street. Authorities said both southbound lanes of US 171 could be closed for 1-2 hours. CopyrightMore >>
City police are working the scene of a traffic crash on US 171 southbound near its intersection with Medora Street. Authorities said both southbound lanes of US 171 could be closed for 1-2 hours. CopyrightMore >>
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BAYOU CORNE, LA (WAFB) -
Work near the giant sinkhole in south Louisiana was stopped Sunday due to increased tremors.
Officials reported the underground activity began increasing last Wednesday. Assumption Parish officials said the tremors are not strong enough to indicate further collapse.
The sinkhole grew by three acres last month, bringing its total size to about 15 acres.
This weekend marked the ninth month since hundreds living nearby were forced from their homes.
Bubbles were spotted in Bayou Corne and Grand Bayou in June 2012. Two
months later, the ground opened up and left a nine-acre sinkhole.
Residents were evacuated and have been for the past seven months. Most
affected residents began receiving weekly checks from Texas-Brine in
the amount of $875 per week.
On March 13, Texas-Brine, the Houston based company that
owns the salt dome that caused the sinkhole, announced it would begin
assessing the homes and offering buyouts and settlements for the 350
people evacuated.
Tuesday, February 25 2014 8:00 AM EST2014-02-25 13:00:21 GMT
Officials said a new bubbling site has been discovered near the massive sinkhole in south Louisiana. According to the Assumption Parish Police Jury, bubbles were spotted on Grand Bayou, which runs alongMore >>
Officials said a new bubbling site has been discovered near the massive sinkhole in south Louisiana. The bubbles were seen on Grand Bayou. More >>
Tuesday, February 18 2014 12:21 PM EST2014-02-18 17:21:55 GMT
Officials will address concerns at the site of the massive sinkhole in south Louisiana. Texas Brine will hold a public meeting in Assumption Parish next week. It is scheduled to take place at the TexasMore >>
Officials will address concerns at the site of the massive sinkhole in south Louisiana. Texas Brine will hold a public meeting in Assumption Parish Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, January 14 2014 6:51 AM EST2014-01-14 11:51:44 GMT
More information will be given Tuesday about current efforts to contain the giant sinkhole in south Louisiana. Texas Brine and Assumption Parish officials will hold an informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. toMore >>
More information will be given Tuesday about current efforts to contain the giant sinkhole in south Louisiana. The focus will be on those vent wells siphoning gas from beneath the ground.More >>
Wednesday, January 8 2014 6:28 PM EST2014-01-08 23:28:12 GMT
The company that accepted responsibility for the giant Louisiana sinkhole in Bayou Corne claims an insurance company has put them in a hole.Texas Brine filed a complaint with the state insurance departmentMore >>
The company that accepted responsibility for the giant Louisiana sinkhole in Bayou Corne claims an insurance company has put them in a hole.More >>
Tuesday, December 24 2013 8:41 AM EST2013-12-24 13:41:01 GMT
Work is once again on hold at the giant Louisiana sinkhole after workers found another crack in the levee. The new cracks are in the same spot where previous cracks were repaired in the lowest part ofMore >>
Work is once again on hold at the giant Louisiana sinkhole after workers found another crack in the levee.More >>
Increased tremors once again halt work near sinkholeMore>>
The Assumption Parish, LA sinkhole continues to grow. The ground opened up on August 3, 2012 and residents were evacuated from their homes. Click here to see the photos from August 2012 until now.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 >>
320 Division Street
P.O. Box 1490
Lake Charles, LA 70601/70602
Phone: 337-439-9071
Fax: 337-437-7600
(Source: Assumption Parish OEP)
