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Mississippi Storm Cleanup Worker Killed As Flooding Forces Evacuations
A county road crew worker in Franklin County was killed Thursday while assisting with storm cleanup efforts, according to Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves. Meanwhile, emergency officials are closely monitoring the dam at Anchor Lake in Pearl River County as heavy…
Two Men Die After Being Pulled From Water Near Pearl River Lock
Two men died Wednesday after being pulled from the water at the Lock One Navigational Canal near Pearl River. According to authorities, emergency responders were called to the area after reports that two individuals were unresponsive after entering the water…
Tornado Threat Increases Tonight as Arthur Moves Inland
As Tropical Storm Arthur pushes inland tonight, weather experts are warning that Southeast Louisiana could see the development of quick spin-up tornadoes within the storm’s outer rain bands. Unlike the large tornadoes often seen across the Plains states, tropical tornadoes…
High Water Rescues Underway as Tchefuncte River Continues Rising in Folsom
Emergency crews are conducting high water rescues in parts of Folsom as the rapidly rising Tchefuncte River continues to flood homes, roads, and vehicles near Park Lane and Albert Thompson Road. Photos released by the Folsom Fire Department show floodwaters…
Tchefuncte River Rising Rapidly, Major Flooding Threatens Homes and Roads in St. Tammany Parish
The Tchefuncte River is rising quickly and could reach dangerous levels within hours, prompting concerns about flooded homes, road closures, and possible evacuations throughout parts of St. Tammany Parish. According to the National Weather Service, the river at Highway 40…
Tornado Warning Issued For Northeastern St. Tammany Parish
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for northeastern St. Tammany Parish until 9:15 AM. At 8:40 AM, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near the Pearl River area and moving northeast at approximately…
Missing 15-Year-Old Lacombe Girl Found Safe
A missing 15-year-old Lacombe girl, identified as Lexi, has been found safe. St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 3 had asked the public for help locating Lexi after a missing person report was filed. She was last seen leaving her…
Live Oak Street House Fire Sends One To Hospital, Cause Under Investigation
SLIDELL, La. — Multiple fire units responded to a residential structure fire Thursday night on Live Oak Street in Slidell, according to St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1. Firefighters arrived on scene and worked to bring the blaze under…
Endangered Missing Adult Reported in St. Tammany Parish
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating 36-year-old Caio Vinicius Da-Cruz. Authorities say Da-Cruz was reported missing on April 16 and is considered endangered due to medical concerns. He is believed to be without…
Recent Mandeville High Graduate Dies After Bogue Chitto River Incident
WASHINGTON PARISH — A Northshore family is mourning the loss of an 18-year-old recent high school graduate after a tragic incident on the Bogue Chitto River. Authorities confirmed that Jonis Warren, a member of the Class of 2026 at Mandeville…