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Dog Pushing a Guy in Wheelchair Down a Flooded Street [Video]

Jude Walker — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:00:29 +0000

There are service dogs and then there are super pooches like the one you’re about to see. The following video that has been floating around the internet apparently is from Russia and it’s pretty awesome. A dog is pushing its owner in a wheelchair down a flooded street. The folks filming from the car want [...]

Emergency Food And Cleaning Supply Drive In St. Landry Parish

Michael Scott — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:59:39 +0000

Until 4 p.m. today there is an emergency food and cleaning supply drive taking place at the Delta Grand Theater after extreme loss in many homes in the parish. City officials say the parish is struggling after all the flooding the parish has seen over the past week. You can drop off non-perishable food [...]

Lafayette Weather – Blue Skies, Cool Temperatures

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:45:43 +0000

Temperatures will be seasonable, maybe a little cooler than average, with overnight temperatures generally in the mid 30's. Afternoon high temperatures will moderate to near 60 degrees by the weekend.

Crowley Is Flooding, And Hwy 90 Is Closing

Michael Scott — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:56:12 +0000

From KATC : From Crowley Police Chief K.P. Gibson: Highway 90 through the city is being closed by DOTD as we speak. There is heavy flooding in various areas of town. Shady Oak is being evacuated as a voluntary procedure. Water is in the residences there. West and East Crowley hav roadways overflowing with water [...]

President Bill Fontenot Has Declared State Of Emergency For St. Landry Parish

Michael Scott — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:07:48 +0000

From KATC : President Bill Fontenot has declared a state of emergency for the parish of St. Landry. Any St. Landry Parish residents needing assistance with flooding, please contact the St. Landry Parish Government office at 337-948-3688. SANDBAGS St. Landry Parish Government will provide self-fill sandbags for St. Landry Parish residents today while supplies last. [...]

Ranch Outlet and Courtesy Ford Host Disaster Relief Supply Drive

Jill McCoy — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:06:18 +0000

Ranch Outlet and Courtesy Ford Lincoln are teaming up to help the disaster relief victims of the recent flooding in Carencro and surrounding areas. The disaster relief supply drive will be March 15, 2012 and the community is encouraged to bring donations to Ranch Outlet off of I-49 at Gloria Switch or Courtesy Ford Lincoln [...]

Flood Watch 2011-Watch Out For Wildlife

Stephanie Crist — Mon, 16 May 2011 17:47:22 +0000

Let's admit it...waiting for this flood is worse than waiting for a hurricane. As I was driving down I-10 over the weekend, I noticed something very, very important-all the "Watch out for wildlife" signs. The animals will be looking for higher ground as the water gets higher, so take heed. As hard as this is to believe, I actually saw a live alligator on I-10 on Saturday-a first for me. Be careful, ya'll...our prayers are with everyone in the flood zone.

Attention Vermillion Parish

Brad Vincent — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 21:14:43 +0000

NEW VERMILION PARISH, LOUISIANA FLOOD MAPS TO GO INTO EFFECT Vermilion Parish homeowners, business and residential renters, and business owners who do not have flood insurance are encouraged to buy coverage now to get the best possible premiums before new flood insurance rate maps go into effect. New flood maps become effective on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, [...]