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Flood Watch issued for New Orleans with tropical downpours expected through Labor Day
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Waves of heavy rain can be expected across the Gulf Coast over the next few days as deep tropical moisture pushes into the region. With rainfall rates potentially reaching high levels in a short period, the risk of flash flooding is a concern, especially in areas where storms may repeatedly pass over the same locations.
Six Flags' demolition expected to start in September
Contractors are expected to start demolishing the former Six Flags' rides and attractions next month in New Orleans, the developer says. Why it matters: The abandoned theme park is one of the city's most visible reminders left from Hurricane Katrina's devastation 19 years ago today. The big picture: Bayou Phoenix,...
Louisiana Man Killed While Walking Away From Accident
A Breaux Bridge man was killed while walking away from a single-vehicle crash in St. Martinville. According to KLFY News 10, Langston Timothy Mayfield, 34, of Breaux Bridge, was killed early Friday morning while walking away from a single-vehicle crash. The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a crash...
Arson confirmed in logging equipment fire
On the night of August 24, Vernon Parish volunteer fire departments and Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) fire crews were dispatched to the area off Highway 465 north of Simpson. Investigators say that on August 23, after the logging crew left for work, several pieces of logging equipment and timber caught fire. The fire destroyed one skidder and damaged another skidder and loader, with a total value of over $500,000.
LSU professor's research reinforces sharing food is a part of Louisiana's unique culture
Louisiana has a strong community surrounding food. It isn’t a well-kept secret. Many Louisianians have been sent home with a pound of frozen deer meat after visiting extended family, or have gone fishing in the summer and cooked the catch for dinner. This culture of acquiring food from the...
Louisiana’s slanted views on youth crime show a need to focus on solutions rather than individuals
During this election season, I’ve been thinking a lot about what our voting choices can tell us about how we view ourselves as a state, as a nation, and as individuals, and how that self image is reflected in how we approach crime and punishment. I’ve always been interested in incarceration, especially as it relates […]
LaSalle Parish authorities investigate threat to school, suspect arrested
JENA, La. (KNOE) - The LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect after investigating a threat made to a LaSalle Parish school. The investigation began on Thursday, August 29 after LPSO and the Jena Police Department received multiple calls from residents concerned about a message circulating through social media regarding an incident that would take place on Friday (August 30).
Arson in Vernon Parish woods sparks investigation by LDAF
VERNON PARISH, La. (WNTZ) – On the night of August 24, Vernon Parish volunteer fire departments and Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) fire crews were dispatched to the area off Highway 465 north of Simpson. Investigators say that on August 23, after the logging crew left for work, several pieces of logging equipment and […]
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