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$55 Million Allocated for Spot Dredging and Debris Removal in Vermilion River

Jun 01, 2021 02:36PM ● By News Desk

Follows the Lafayette City Council’s recent approval of $5M for removal of obstructions from the Vermilion River, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has added an additional $50M for spot dredging...

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LDWF Agents Rescue 110 People Monday In Southeast Lake Charles

May 18, 2021 10:42AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents rescued 110 people Monday night, including seven with physical limitations, from flooded residences in southeast Lake Charles...

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FEMA Awards $2.4M Grant For Coulee Ile des Cannes Flood Control Project

Jul 19, 2019 10:50AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Coulee Ile des Cannes flood control project in Scott to receive $2.4M for improvements to a 2,563 ft section of Coulee Ile des Cannes drainage near Dulles Dr & Fenetre Rd in Lft Parish...

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Lafayette Parish Road Closures

Jul 14, 2019 10:27AM ● By News Desk

Road closures in Lafayette Parish as a result of Tropical Storm Barry

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Lafayette Parish Officials Recommend Voluntary Evacuation For Specific Residents

Jul 12, 2019 02:26PM ● By News Desk

LCG is highly recommending a voluntary evacuation for Lafayette Parish residents living in manufactured housing/mobile homes, low lying areas, those with special needs and those who require uninterrupted electrical power...

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LPSS Dedicates Two Staging Sites For Evacuation Emergencies - National Guard Assisting

Jul 12, 2019 10:16AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

National Guard Soldiers are staged at Paul Breaux Middle School, and LPSS buses have been placed throughout the parish to assist officials and other emergency responders with transportation to those in need of evacuation assistance...

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Heavy Rain Stalls Morning Traffic In Acadiana

Jun 06, 2019 12:33PM ● By Staff Writer

Heavy rain early Thursday morning have caused street flooding, road closures, and frustration for drivers and property owners throughout Lafayette and the Acadiana Parishes...

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