Hurricane Harvey

Crowley men joined rescue teams in flooded Texas

David Martin and his cousin Kyso Bellard were sitting on their four wheelers preparing to go mudding when they heard a call on the radio. “They were asking for anyone with a boat who could help out to please come and help rescue people,” said Martin.

Harvey evacuees find shelter in Eunice hotels

Harvey evacuees from Houston and other affected areas found refuge in Eunice. Priscilla Miller, one of the managers at Days Inn, said 15 families from Beaumont, Port Arthur are staying at the hotel. On Thursday, Miller said, “Some families left this morning to check on their homes.

Here comes the Cajun Navy!

The Cajun Navy wasted no time. Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas Coast on a Friday. By Sunday, hundreds of boats were on their way to Texas.

Like Allison? No comparison

I remember how incredulous I was in June 2001, when a mere tropical storm named Allison dumped more than 30 inches of rain on Houston, then moved to south Louisiana and kept pouring. It was an uncommon event.

Cleco: Heavy rain, wind beginning to impact Cleco's service area

As heavy rain and strong winds begin to impact Cleco’s service territory, Cleco has nearly 100 crews ready to respond to weather related power outages and clear debris that may come into contact with its power lines.

Want to help with flood, hurricane relief? Here's one way.

United Way of Acadiana will be launching Flood the Love, a community donation drive to collect essentials, in response to Hurricane Harvey in Texas and the consequent flooding across Louisiana.

Wednesday closures

LSUE will close Wednesday. This includes programs at LGMCSW, the Academy and at LSUA. All Catholic schools in the Diocese of Lafayette will be closed Wednesday. This includes St. Martin, Evangeline, Lafayette, St. Mary, St. Landry, Iberia, Acadia and Vermilion.

State parks, welcome centers closing due to weather

The Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism announces the following closures due to high water levels over roadways – resulting from Tropical Storm Harvey – leading to the facilities: Atchafalaya Welcome Center, located at Exit 121 on I-10 New Orleans Welcome Center, Jackson Square Grand Isle...

St. Landry Parish road closure notice

The following are St. Landry Parish roads affected by flooding, according to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office. 1. Hwy 103 near John Addie-- (very muddy) 2. White Oak Rd-- (flooded) (Washington area) 3. Bordelon Ln @ Hwy 745-- (flooded) (Plaisance area) 4.

DOTD road closure notice

UPDATE: DISTRICT 03 (ACADIANA REGION) VARIOUS ROAD CLOSURES DUE TO HARVEY Effective immediately, the following road closures and high water notifications are in place due to heavy rains and high tides. The roads will be reopened as soon as conditions improve. Be sure to check www.511la.