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Officials exploring potential for statewide flood forecasting

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square The city of Central showcased its innovative flood warning system, a ... Read more

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Sabine River residents: ‘You shouldn’t have to live in constant fear that your house is going to be flooded’

People who live along the Sabine River and its tributaries in Southwest Louisiana and East Texas are keeping ... Read more

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Sheriff’s Office prepared for possible flooding

Due to the open spillway gates at Toledo Bend Reservoir, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is taking necessary ... Read more

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Proposal for reservoir systems to reduce flooding in 9 parishes moving forward

A plan to create reservoir systems to help reduce flood risk in nine Louisiana parishes, including Allen, Beauregard, ... Read more

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Kennedy introduces bill to extend National Flood Insurance Program through 2024

Special to the American Press U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., has introduced the National Flood Insurance Program Extension ... Read more

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Move underway in Congress to reform National Flood Insurance Program

United States senators and representatives from both parties — including U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and U.S. Rep. ... Read more

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State to accept Greinwich Terrace zone buyout applications

The state is accepting buyout applications from Greinwich Terrace property owners and residents in the designated Priority 1 ... Read more

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City to host emergency drainage meeting Tuesday

John Guidroz The Lake Charles City Council will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and consider ... Read more

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Southern Baptist Convention’s Disaster Relief team steps in to ease flood cleanup burden

Pamela Sleezer At a time when many Lake Charles residents are feeling hopeless and abandoned, one organization is ... Read more

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Southern Baptist Convention’s Disaster Relief team steps in to ease flood cleanup burden

Pamela Sleezer At a time when many Lake Charles residents are feeling hopeless and abandoned, one organization is ... Read more