Davon Cole

Gov. John Bel Edwards is urging all Louisianans to monitor Tropical Storm Zeta as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico over the next few days.

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services received approval on Friday, Oct. 23, to begin virtual Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program operations in 5 parishes to provide additional food aid to families impacted by Hurricane Delta.

The Calcasieu Parish School Board and Cameron Parish School Board have announced the reopening schedule for numerous schools.

Increased Cost of Compliance coverage provides a claim payment, after a direct loss by flood, for the cost to comply with state or community floodplain management laws or ordinances, for example, costs to elevate, relocate, demolish or floodproof (non-residential only) a structure.

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles has announced that citizens needing replacement driver’s license or identification card credentials can now make their requests online, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Ashley Avenue in Moss Bluff in reference to a shooting at approximately 1 a.m. on Oct. 22.

Deputies responded to a complaint of an armed robbery at Peto’s truck stop in Roanoke, La, on Tuesday evening, October 20.

When two or more disasters are declared for the same designated area, FEMA works to ensure applicants receive all eligible help while preventing duplication of federal benefits.

A fire was spotted near a residential neighborhood off of Nelson Road this afternoon, and it created a wide stream of thick smoke that could be seen for miles.

Late Friday, President Donald Trump granted Louisiana’s request for an expedited Major Disaster Declaration (DR-4570) as a result of Hurricane Delta. The declaration includes Acadia, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis and Vermilion parishes.

Entergy Louisiana, LLC has announced that they have restored power to all customers who can safely receive it after Hurricane Delta brought heavy rain and high winds to nearly every corner of the state.

The U.S. Small Business Association has the announced that they are ready to assist Louisiana businesses and residents affected by Hurricane Delta, and they have opened virtual recovery centers on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Cinemark recently reopened one of their two theaters in the Lake Area on Friday, Oct. 16.

President Donalds Trump has approved Governor John Bel Edwards' request for federal assistance related to Hurricane Delta, opening up aid to people who suffered damage in five parishes.

Beauregard Electric Cooperative, Inc has announced that they are in the final stages of their hurricane restoration.

CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital reopens emergency department

Hurricane Laura survivors with National Flood Insurance Policies who filed a Proof of Loss and whose claims were denied either partially or in full, can appeal. Survivors have 60 days from the date of the insurer’s denial letter to appeal the decision.

FEMA rental assistance provides temporary financial help so disaster survivors have somewhere to live while they make plans for permanent housing.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation has announced that the Black Bayou Bridge on LA 384 has reopened following repairs.

Matt Felder, Director of Communications, Marketing at Memorial Health System has given an update on their services in the aftermath of Hurricane Delta.

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne has announced that state offices in 14 parishes will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, in the wake of Hurricane Delta.

The State of Louisiana and FEMA have recognized the parishes of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis and Vernon, as some of the hardest hit areas by Hurricane Delta.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a residence off HWY 101 in Bell City in reference to a shooting at approximately 4 p.m. on October 10.

The Calcasieu Parish School Board has released an update on their schools and the damages they took from Hurricane Delta.

A mandatory evacuation will stay in place for Beauregard Parish, but residents who want to return home will not be stopped.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is reminding policyholders affected by Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta that the single season named-storm/hurricane deductible law prohibits a homeowner from paying more than one named-storm/hurricane deductible in the same hurricane season.

Calcasieu officials gather today, Oct. 10, to discuss Hurricane Delta, the effects it had on the parish, and what’s next.

In a recent Facebook post, Beauregard Electric Cooperative Inc. announced that they have once again sustained substantial damage to their infrastructure.

Waste Management has announced that they plan to resume normal collection services in SWLA on Monday, October 12.

The DeRidder Fire Department is currently on the scene of a fire at a dry cleaners on Port Street.