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High water reported on Cameron roads

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that high water warnings are in effect for the following…

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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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UPDATE: Eye of Francine beginning to take shape

The eye of Tropical Storm Francine is beginning to take shape after dry air earlier in the day…

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Shelter options open in Calcasieu

Special to the American Press Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Anthony Bartie issued a statement today on sheltering…

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Attorney General warns Louisiana residents about price gouging ahead of Francine

Special to the American Press The prices charged for goods or services sold cannot exceed the prices ordinarily…

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Shelves go bare ahead of Tropical Storm Francine’s arrival

Navigating the parking lot of the Walmart Lake Charles Neighborhood Market was a bit treacherous, but once inside,…

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Louisiana power companies gear up for potential storm damage

Ahead of Tropical Storm Francine — expected to be upgraded to a category one hurricane — three electrical…

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UPDATE: Evacuation traffic in Cameron heavy as residents head north

A mandatory evacuation order was issued for the entirety of Cameron Parish by the Cameron Parish Office of…

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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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Central La. coastline expected to feel tropical storm-force winds Wednesday morning

The Hurricane Weather Service had a more favorable weather report for parts of Southwest Louisiana Tuesday morning. National…