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Livonia residents building back after severe weather
Livonia - Generators buzzed in Livonia on Tuesday as residents, neighbors and friends cleaned up damage and debris from Monday night’s storm. A month after heavy storms and tornadoes swept through southern Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish faced another round of heavy winds. This time the storm knocked down trees, powerlines, and blew roofs off of homes.
Sheriff’s detectives investigate shooting, carjacking incident in Lecompte
RAPIDES PARISH, La. (WNTZ) – On May 11th, 2024, at approximately 10 PM, Deputies responded to the 3000 block of LA 112, Lecompte, to assist the Lecompte Police Department in what was first reported as a disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies learned that a suspect, later identified as Kearrious Marquez...
Survey confirms one tornado, widespread straight-line winds in Capital Area during Monday night storms
LIVONIA - A National Weather Service (NWS) survey team determined an EF-0 tornado, estimated to have peak winds of around 85mph caused damage across portions of southern Pointe Coupee Parish. This tornado began just north of Thorpe Road along LA-78 around 6:43pm and moved north-northeast causing scattered tree and powerline damage as well as some structural damage to a few rooftops and aluminum buildings. The tornado concluded at 6:45pm further up LA-78 after about 1 mile on the ground.
Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office implements crime stoppers program, new technology
Sheriff Charles Guillory said the advancements began earlier this year when his office was given a drone that has already played a role arresting multiple murder suspects. Additionally, the sheriff's office purchased two license plate readers that they've installed in key areas of the parish.
Former Henderson police officer describes surviving tornado that nearly destroyed home
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — In the aftermath of the EF-2 tornado that ripped through Cecilia and Henderson, the family of a former Henderson police officer recounted the details of living through the terrifying experience.
Boil water advisories in effect for some areas
(KADN) — There are boil water advisories in effect for Acadiana after severe storms caused lots of damage. City of Opelousas is issuing a Boil Water Advisory only for the area north of Martin Luther King Drive from Hwy 182 North to Magnolia, Linus, and Gerry streets. ST. MARTIN...
Good Question: What is the Enhanced Fujita Scale?
As a result of this week’s storms, we have seen the destructive potential of an EF-2 tornado by the images coming out of Cecilia and Henderson. I've been asked, "What does EF-2 even mean?" and "What is the Enhanced Fujita Scale?" Those are good questions. Tags. Localnow.
Dangerous storms move through causing death, destruction in Acadiana
(KADN) —Dangerous storms moved through Acadiana on Monday, causing at least one death and destruction in multiple parishes. Authorities confirmed one storm death outside the town of Henderson in St. Martin Parish. The town suffered significant damage, including to the landmark Pat's Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant. Sheriff Beckett Breaux said...
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