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Caribbean system expected to strengthen, could hit Florida as a major hurricane

There are no expected direct tropical impacts forecast for the Southwest Louisiana area this week from a tropical ...

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HUD announces almost $500,000 to prevent youth homelessness

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced $15.4 million for two programs that support young ...

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St. Charles Parish celebrates Willowdale turn lane improvement

Parish President Matthew Jewell, the St. Charles Parish Council and the St. Charles Parish Department of Public Works ...

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SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 2024 11:00 AM

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 2024 11:00 AM LEROY ...

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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, 2024

AGENDA ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, 2024 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS LAPLACE, ...

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Cassidy: Second assassination attempt ‘beyond concerning’

A second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is “beyond concerning,” U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy told the ...

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Free child car seat installation Saturday

Parents and child caregivers can get their child safety seats installed by experts for free this Saturday, September ...

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Entergy: 75 percent of power restored in St. John

Parish President Hotard remains in constant contact with Entergy who plans to have more than 75 percent of ...

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Hurricane Francine Update #4

St. John is under a Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Watch, Tornado Watch, and Storm Surge Watch. Heavy Rain/Flooding: ...

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Francine now a Category 1 hurricane

Francine intensified into a Category 1 hurricane overnight with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph. The storm continues ...

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Shelves go bare ahead of Francine’s arrival

By Rita LeBleu Navigating the parking lot of the Walmart Lake Charles Neighborhood Market was a bit treacherous, ...

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Louisiana power companies gear up for potential storm damage

By Emily Burleigh Ahead of Tropical Storm Francine — expected to be upgraded to a category one hurricane ...

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FROM THE DESK OF PARISH PRESIDENT RYAN SEAL

Washington Parish President Ryan Seal has announced that two shelters of last resort will open at 7:00 A.M. ...

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Voluntary Evacuation Information

Parish President Hotard Issues Voluntary Evacuation for St. John Parish due to Tropical Storm Francine. Tropical Storm Francine ...

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Attorney General warns Louisiana residents about price gouging ahead of Francine

The prices charged for goods or services sold cannot exceed the prices ordinarily charged for comparable goods or ...

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St. Charles Parish to open a shelter of last resort

President Matthew Jewell has announced that a shelter of last resort will open at the Edward A. Dufresne ...

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Louisiana Blue offers early refills ahead of Hurricane Francine

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has services available to help members who may be affected by ...

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Francine shifts aim to central Louisiana

Tropical Storm Francine has shifted yet again and is now aimed at central Louisiana — particularly the Morgan ...

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St. James Parish declares State of Emergency

St. James Parish President Pete Dufresne has declared a State of Emergency for St. James Parish in preparation ...

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UPDATE: Francine projected to make landfall near Intracoastal City

The westward movement of the eye of Tropical Storm Francine has been slowing as the system hits dry ...