Louisiana Disasters

Scheduled Power Outage in Broussard, Louisiana

News Summary Residents of Broussard, Louisiana, are informed about a scheduled power outage on July 9, 2025, set to last…

2 weeks ago

DOTD Employee Injured in Collision with 18-Wheeler

News Summary A Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development employee was struck by an 18-wheeler while working on a traffic…

4 weeks ago

Two Fatal Crashes in Raceland, Louisiana

News Summary On June 13, 2025, two separate crashes in Raceland, Louisiana, claimed the lives of local residents. The first…

1 month ago

Louisiana Prepares for Active Hurricane Season in 2025

News Summary Officials in Louisiana are urging residents to prepare for an active hurricane season expected in 2025, with a…

2 months ago

Tragic Collision Claims Two Children’s Lives in Schriever

News Summary A horrific vehicle accident in Schriever, Louisiana, resulted in the deaths of two children, aged 12 and 6,…

2 months ago

Saharan Dust Plume Sweeps Across the Caribbean and U.S.

News Summary A significant Sahara dust plume is affecting the Caribbean and is expected to reach southern states in the…

2 months ago

Environmental Crisis Unfolds from Oil Well Release in Louisiana

News Summary An uncontrolled release from an aging oil well near Garden Island Bay, Louisiana, has led to significant environmental…

2 months ago

Significant Fish Kill Event in New Orleans’ Beaver Park Pond

News Summary In August 2017, New Orleans experienced a troubling fish kill event in Beaver Park pond, sparking concerns among…

2 months ago

Major Power Outage Affects Southeast Louisiana

News Summary Over 100,000 customers in southeast Louisiana faced a significant power outage on May 25 due to a 'load-shedding…

2 months ago

Power Outages Rescinded in New Orleans After Restoration

News Summary In New Orleans, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator has lifted its directive for power outages affecting Entergy customers…

2 months ago