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• Port Allen man drowns while swimming in Belle River

  September 1, 2019 11:10 AM

  ST. MARTINVILLE, LA - The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's office are investigating a possible drowning in Belle River, near Bayou Magazille. Deputies recieved the call shortly before 4 P.M Saturday. Upon arrival to the scene, authorities learned that 58-year-old Donald Matherne of Port Allen was swimming with a group... more »

• River and backwater flooding continue in Assumption Parish

  June 7, 2017 6:37 PM

  The National Weather Service in New Orleans has extended the FLOOD WARNING for Assumption Parish until at least Saturday afternoon. Emergency management officials continue to report flooding in areas near Belle River. Some locations that will experience flooding include Morgan City, Supreme, Labadieville and Pierre Part. Backwater flooding... more »

• Sorrento Police Chief explains how he was grazed by bullet Play Video

  September 1, 2013 4:15 PM

  BELLE RIVER - Sorrento Police Chief Earl Theriot says he was grazed by a bullet this week while getting his Belle River camp ready for the Labor Day weekend. "I was just like this getting stuff out of my truck, and I heard the shot and I turned and... more »