Federal court hears arguments over controversial FEMA flood insurance program

(The Center Square) — A federal judge heard Tuesday from 10 states and 43 parishes as the Pelican State and others try to stop a new flood risk map that could hit homeowners in the pocketbook.The hearing was in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana in front of U.S.

Fire engulfed farm equipment barn

A farm shed went up in flames September 9th in Vick ending with a total loss. Catahoula Parish Sheriff Office (CPSO) dispatch received a call at 10:00 p.m. about the fire and dispatched area fire departments. A combine shed, 18 wheelers, tractors, and combines were destroyed.

Low River Levels: The Sequel No One Wants To Watch

It’s game time says Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek, and key waterway infrastructure systems are not ready.

Rapides Parish man arrested for setting multiple wildfires in Grant Parish

Baton Rouge, La. – Investigators with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Forestry Enforcement Division arrested 32-year-old Michael Shawn Setliff of Flatwoods, Louisiana, on three counts of simple arson for fires set in Grant Parish.

Old Glory waves at the Courthouse

Louisiana voters to decide on eight constitutional amendments

Jackie Mitchell | Ballotpedia via The Center Square The Louisiana Legislature concluded its legislative session for 2023 on June 8.