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Drawdown Scheduled for Popular Louisiana River Starting Early September
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced a drawdown scheduled for False River to begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The drawdown is being done in conjunction with the False River Watershed Council and Pointe Coupee Parish Government. What is the reason for the drawdown of False...
Ingram Barge Co. is being sued over a maritime incident in Plaquemine
Three insurance firms—Ascot Insurance Co., Endurance American Insurance Co. and Zurich American Insurance Co.—have filed a lawsuit against Ingram Barge Co. over a maritime allision that occurred in Iberville Parish on July 22, 2023. For those unfamiliar, “allision” is a nautical term referring to a moving vessel striking...
Community meeting to discuss school transportation plans near Grosse Tete Bridge
IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A community meeting scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 25 will focus on school transportation plans for those who may have to cross the Grosse Tete Bridge in Iberville Parish. Residents are encouraged to attend and voice their concerns directly to officials from Iberville...
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