UPDATED 5:55 A.M. SATURDAY: Ida winds at 80 mph; more intensification expected
Fri, 08/27/2021 - 4:20pm
From the National Weather Service in Lake Charles:
News
COVID cases slow, hospitalizations down, but 2 more deaths reported in St. Mary
Fri, 08/27/2021 - 4:10pm
The COVID-19 case count is growing more slowly, and Louisiana COVID hospitalizations continued to fall in Friday's Office of Public Health report for the previous 24 hours.
Cleco prepares for Ida
Fri, 08/27/2021 - 1:34pm
In addition Cleco personnel dedicated to Tropical Storm Ida, Cleco Power has secured 1,100 workers, including damage assessors, power line technicians and vegetation specialists to help repair any
Closing the flood gates
Fri, 08/27/2021 - 1:29pm
The city government was at work early Friday afternoon, closing most of the gates in the Morgan City flood. Most of the gates will be closed Friday, and the rest will be closed Saturday.
Schools, football among storm caused cancellations
Fri, 08/27/2021 - 12:48pm
With Hurricane Ida predicted to be a powerful hurricane by Sunday, Tri-City area cancellations are being announced.