It will take an inventory before the loss can be calculated, but officials say burglars made off with a substantial amount from 70 freight train cars in Louisiana. Jefferson Parish sheriff’s deputies told WDSU-TV that the Union Pacific Railroad train …
A tornado has damaged several homes on Grand Isle, La., but officials say no injuries have been reported. Jefferson Parish Councilman Christopher Roberts said the tornado touched down Wednesday afternoon on the west side of the island, where it destroyed …
Butch Browning, who resigned as state fire marshal last month, will return to the job Monday after a state police investigation turned up no evidence that he attempted to defraud the state or violate the public trust, the commander of …
Donan Engineering Co., Inc. announced plans to offer forensic investigative services from a new Baton Rouge, La., office beginning May 1, 2012. With the addition of the new Louisiana office, Donan Engineering will have 43 offices located throughout 26 states. …
Terrebonne Parish, La., officials have begun the annual work of assembling the parish’s “Cat 5” team. The task force is charged with identifying places in the parish that flood excessively in heavy rain. The team was created following Hurricane Gustav …
The owner of Armstrong’s Cricket Farm in West Monroe, La., says Monday night’s fire destroyed 3 million crickets. Jack Armstrong estimates his loss to the building and the inventory at $500,000. Fire investigator Charlie Simmons tells The News-Star the fire …
Another group of former NFL players living in Louisiana is suing the league over allegations the NFL failed to protect players from the risks associated with concussions. A federal suit filed Friday on behalf of seven former NFL players is …
Debris pick-up following flooding in Louisiana’s Lafayette Parish will enter its second phase. Officials said DRC Emergency Services LLC will pick up debris such as carpet, sheet rock, mattresses, furniture, appliances and electronics. However, no yard waste or bagged waste …
McNeese State University officials, in Louisiana, have closed Kaufman Hall until further notice because removal of a door led to the release of asbestos, which has contaminated multiple areas of the building. Philip Williams, university president, told the American Press …
Lafayette city-parish government is facing a lawsuit seeking damages that could climb into the millions of dollars after the council’s vote to block a planned garbage transfer station in north Lafayette, La. The Advocate reports Waste Facilities of Lafayette, which …