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• Sinkhole situation over four years after it developed; Evacuations lifted

  October 7, 2016 3:21 PM

  BAYOU CORNE – The infamous area surrounding a four-year-old sinkhole has been deemed no longer a risk, Assumption Parish authorities announced Friday afternoon. The so-called Bayou Corne Sinkhole opened up along Highway 70 in 2012 when a salt dome collapsed under the bayou. All areas once part of... more »

• Evacuation orders lifted for part of area affected by Bayou Corne sinkhole

  June 29, 2016 10:46 AM

  BAYOU CORNE - Voluntary evacuation orders have been lifted for an area west of Grand Bayou along Highway 70 that was impacted by the Bayou Corne Sinkhole. The Assumption Parish Police Jury said the area has been reviewed and evidence dictates that the area is no longer at risk... more »

• Evacuation orders lifted for some areas impacted by Bayou Corne sinkhole

  January 6, 2016 11:29 AM

  NAPOLEONVILLE - Officials in Assumption Parish reported evacuation orders for an area along Highway 70 that was once impacted by the Bayou Corne sinkhole have been lifted. The area to the east of Grand Bayou was under mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders following the appearance of the sinkhole. ... more »