The boil advisory in the City of Lake Charles has been lifted for the first time since Hurricane Laura struck the area on Aug. 27. The boil advisory was lifted at noon Monday, Sept. 21.
Beauregard Parish officials have issued a “strong recommendation to evacuate” for residents in low-lying, flood prone areas. The Beauregard Parish Unified Command Group made the recommendation ahead of Tropical Storm Beta. Later this afternoon, an emergency declaration will be signed and filed for B
In anticipation of Tropical Storm Beta and the impacts that Louisiana could possibly see from the storm, Governor John Bel Edwards issued a state of emergency Monday, Sept. 21.
We spoke to FEMA representative Lenisha Smith about DRC opening in Cameron Parish this morning and a false rumor that is circulating that if you show up at one of the document drop off locations with a receipt for a generator or chainsaw they will cut you a check on the spot.
We spoke to Louisiana Representative Stephen Dwight who talked about a special session of the legislature that will be announced today. The session is expected to start next Monday which will address Louisiana’s response to Hurricane Laura.
The cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a symbol of hope for many across Southwest Louisiana, and after the storm, that hope is needed more than ever.
Hurricane Laura has caused devastation in so many people’s lives, from damaging homes to even affecting businesses, but some are making the most of the situation.
Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly is part of Southwest Louisiana’s history. Founded in 1827, it’s one of the oldest cemeteries in the state, but that didn’t stop Hurricane Laura from unleashing her fury.
Residents in all 21 parishes approved for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) benefits may apply for benefits any day, today through Wednesday (Sept. 23), regardless of last name, following a change in the DSNAP application schedule.
The Cajun Navy says they have been actively monitoring the situation with Tropical Storm Beta as well as the other tropical depressions and disturbances.
Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclist on LA 182, just south of Pont Des Mouton Road in Lafayette Parish shortly before 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19.
State lawmakers grilled executives with Suddenlink on the company’s response in the wake of Hurricane Laura. Suddenlink executives appeared before the state Joint Commerce Committee during a more than three hours Friday.
It’s been just over three weeks since Hurricane Laura hit Southwest Louisiana, but one private school in Sulphur is working to reopen its doors on Monday.
In the wake of Hurricane Laura, the Beauregard Parish School Board is making plans for the reopening of schools, as well as engaging in clean up and recovery to facilitate returning to school, according to Superintendent Timothy Cooley.
Since the day after the storm, Eric Kuyper and the “Sawdust Soldiers” have been helping cut trees and remove debris from homes of those that can’t do it themselves.
Calcasieu Sheriff’s Office officials say someone forced his way into a home on Loftin Road around 8:30 a.m. Friday, used a cable to choke a resident, stole her purse, then fled.
The dolphin was trapped in a pond that was 9 miles inland. According to the report, she most likely got stuck due to a storm surge created by Hurricane Laura.
We spoke to KPLC General Manager John Ware about the damage KPLC sustained during Hurricane Laura, the ongoing repairs to our studio, and when viewers can expect us to be broadcasting out of our station again.
Rain chances stay low through the first part of the weekend, but increasing rain chances for the latter half of the weekend will arrive thanks to tropical moisture associated with what is expected to become Tropical Storm Wilfred later today.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Thursday, Sept. 17 he altered his Phase 3 order to allow the on-site sale and consumption of alcohol until 11 p.m. at restaurants, casinos, and bars in parishes that are eligible to opt in to reopen bars.
A local restaurant owner is dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Laura at both his Lake Charles and Moss Bluff locations, but now, he’s working to get both back open for business again.
Raising Cane’s hopes to raise $100,000 with a fundraiser to support local communities across Louisiana and Texas that have been impacted by Hurricane Laura on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
We have seen partly cloudy skies this afternoon, which is a good thing because there is no rain associated with the clouds and it’s holding temperatures down as well. Highs have only reached the lower and middle 80′s which is right around and slightly below average for this time of year.
As the mandatory hurricane evacuation order is lifted and people return home, many in North Lake Charles are coming back to find their properties, apartments, and businesses in ruin.
The overpayment notices claiming residents owed thousands of dollars to the LWC was a “technical issue" and officials say they are working to resolve the issue.
The Sacred Heart Parish Hall/Gymnasium, a centerpiece of community life and activities for the Church, was left only as a shell of its original structure, with its roof completely destroyed by the hurricane.
We spoke to Executive Director Jim Rock with the Lake Area Industry Alliance who gave us an update on Lake Area industries and how they weathered the storm.
We spoke to U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy this morning who says he’s working to keep Hurricane Laura in the spotlight and that he has spoken personally with the president about our recovery efforts.
With the storm weary Gulf getting a reprieve from tropical impacts today, the season stays busy as yet another tropical system could form today or tomorrow in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico
We spoke to Tom Hoefer with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury on how recovery in the parish is progressing and on why residents still need to separate their refuse.
McNeese State University was already dealing with a pandemic, and now, they have damages from Hurricane Laura to deal with. In light of it all, the university says they’re continuing to move forward.
This year has been a difficult one for businesses across the country, but one company out of Nashville, Tennessee, is in Lake Charles providing shelter to some of the crews in the area, hoping it will also help them stay afloat.
In a recent Facebook post, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Department says at approximately 5 a.m. a motorist struck a VPSO Patrol Deputy head on after narrowly missing another motorist.
This time three weeks ago, the Salvation Army Shelter was serving its last meals to the near 20 homeless men that were sheltered there before the storm.
State Sen. Ronnie Johns has called a special joint meeting of the Senate and House Commerce Committees to get answers from Suddenlink about the company's response to Hurricane Laura in Southwest Louisiana.
Commissioner Donelon spoke about what different agencies policies cover, about how we’re in a better insurance situation now than 15 years ago, and what basic info each policyholder should understand.
Higher humidity that has been plaguing the area the past several weeks looks to finally take a bit of a break for awhile as we move closer to the end of the week. A cool front will move through the area by Friday, sending humidity values lower and temperatures down into the 60s by Saturday morning.
We spoke to Attorney General Jeff Landry this morning about scams, fraudulent contractors, and the importance of taking a selfie with your contractor showing his license plate.
Lundy Lundy Soileau and South law firm have been holding free public meetings on understanding your insurance policy coverage and meeting with adjusters.
