Hydrant Testing in Lake Charles to Begin June 8
Hydrant Testing in Lake Charles to Begin June 8
Lake Charles, Louisiana – The City of Lake Charles announced on June 1, 2022, that beginning Wednesday, June 8, 2022, the Lake Charles Fire Department (LCFD) will conduct semi-annual testing of water hydrants in the City and Ward 3, District 2. As one of the conditions for maintaining its Class Two Fire Rating, the LCFD is required to test water hydrants twice a year. This procedure is scheduled to last until Friday, July 1, 2022.
When water hydrants are flushed, iron particles and other settled material are stirred up, resulting in a temporary rust-colored condition in the water lines of residences or businesses when the water is in use, but this is a temporary condition and the water is safe for domestic use.
Louisiana Fatal Highway Crash Claims Life of Vidalia Man Near Ferriday
Concordia Parish, Louisiana - A 46-year-old Vidalia resident lost his life Thursday morning in a highway crash involving a parked trailer and a pickup truck, according to Louisiana State Police. Jason R. Tipton of Vidalia, Louisiana was pronounced dead at the scene...
Water Restored for Sulphur Residents, Boil Advisory Continues
Update: As of 5:20 pm on March 22, the City of Sulphur announced that the water main break near the intersection of Highway 90 and Huntington Stree has been repaired and pressure is being restored. Sulphur, Louisiana - Residents of Sulphur continue to experience water...
Sulphur City Court Ward 4 Bench Warrants Issued for March 17-21, 2025
Sulphur, Louisiana – The Ward 4 Marshal’s Office released a list of people who failed to appear in court and now have bench warrants out for their arrest. According to the Ward 4 Marshal’s Office, the following people failed to appear in court and now have bench...