Sulphur Inmate Dies After Late-Night Medical Emergency At Correctional Facility
Sulphur, Louisiana — An inmate at a Sulphur correctional facility died late Monday night after correctional officers reported a medical emergency during their routine rounds, according to information released by the Sulphur Police Department. Officials said the... Westlake I-210 Flyover Lane To Close Overnight For Pole Work
Westlake, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development plans to close the right lane of the Interstate 210 flyover ramp from the Interstate 10 eastbound exit ramp to I-10 at the Prater Road overpass in Westlake for one night in late...
Sulphur Gas Line Incident Forces Temporary Evacuations On Three Streets in Maplewood Area
Sulphur, Louisiana – Residents on three Sulphur residential streets were ordered to evacuate their homes Tuesday afternoon after a contractor struck an underground gas line, allowing natural gas to enter the sewer system, according to information released by...
Parishwide Burn Ban in Calcasieu Parish Lifted
UPDATE: On March 9, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury announced that the burn ban issued on February 24 had been lifted. Original: Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana – Calcasieu Parish officials have issued a parishwide burn ban, effective immediately, in response to...