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Assumption Parish officials preparing for Morganza opening without major flood control structure in place Play Video
May 23, 2019 5:31 PM
UPDATE: Governor Edwards says the temporary flood gate is expected to be in place by June 2. Click HERE for the full update. PIERRE PART- Parish officials in Assumption Parish are trying to tell residents that a barge used as a flood control structure may not be in... more » -
Morganza flood waters starting to recede Play Video
January 25, 2016 5:36 PM
MORGANZA - Debris along the levees near the Morganza Spillway are a welcome sight for people in the area. They're the first sign flood waters are coming down. On the other hand, the only sight near the Old River neighborhood are rooftops and floating camps. One resident told... more » -
Communities brace for possible Morganza spillway opening Play Video
January 7, 2016 5:09 PM
MORGANZA/PIERRE PART - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers could open the Morganza Spillway as early as Monday to ease the pressure on levees in the Baton Rouge area and points farther south. The decision to possibly open the spillway Monday came at a meeting Thursday in Morgan City. ... more » -
Hunters brace for flooding near Morganza Spillway Play Video
December 30, 2015 6:11 PM
MORGANZA - Hunters are packing up and moving out of areas near the Morganza Spillway ahead of potential flooding. "It's not bad right now, but it's coming," said Cody Landry, who hunts deer in that area during this time of the year. The Mississippi River is rising and... more »