Flood Warning Issued for Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake
The National Weather Service Lake Charles LA issued a flood warning effective from Thursday afternoon, September 10, 2026, through Friday morning.
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Severe Weather
18 reportsFlood Warning Extended for Neches River Near Alto
The National Weather Service has extended the flood warning for the Neches River near Alto through Thursday evening.
Flood Warning Issued for Neches River Near Diboll
The National Weather Service warns of minor flooding along the Neches River near Diboll from late tonight through Sunday evening.
Flood Warning: Moderate Lowland Flooding Expected Along Pine Island Bayou
The National Weather Service warns of moderate lowland flooding as Pine Island Bayou near Sour Lake is forecast to crest above flood stage.
Crime & Courts
16 reportsLouisiana Man Sentenced to 262 Months for Cocaine Conspiracy
John Paul Gage Jr., 43, of Des Allemands, was sentenced on September 1, 2026, for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine. The U.S. Attorney's Office announced the sentence on September 8, 2026.
Former Army Pay Technician Sentenced for Fraudulent Funeral Honors Claims
Christopher O'Connor was sentenced to five years' probation and ordered to pay $98,691 in restitution for conspiracy related to fraudulent military funeral honors claims.
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Drug and Gun Charges
Reuben Webb, 33, was sentenced to 66 months in prison after pleading guilty to drug and firearm charges.
U.S. Attorney Considers Appeal of 92-Month Sentence in Louisiana Fentanyl Case
Federal prosecutors say the sentence for Devonte Skinner, convicted of distributing nearly 4,000 fentanyl pills, is too lenient and are reviewing options including appeal.
Environmental Enforcement
1 reportDENKA PERFORMANCE ELASTOMER LLC Assessed $996,703 Penalty in LaPlace, Louisiana
An EPA enforcement record lists a $996,703 federal penalty assessed against DENKA PERFORMANCE ELASTOMER LLC in LaPlace, Louisiana.
Plane Crashes
2 reportsTwo Killed in Cessna 172N Crash Near New Orleans
The accident record lists two people on board and two fatalities in the November 25 crash; the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating and the cause has not been determined.
Three Killed in Raytheon G58 Crash Near Carencro, Louisiana
An NTSB accident record lists three people aboard and three fatalities in the October 21 crash; the cause has not been determined.
Disaster Declarations
2 reportsBeauregard County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Issued for Tiger Island Fire
A federal Fire Management Assistance Declaration was declared for Beauregard County, Louisiana, regarding the Tiger Island Fire.
Vernon County Issued Fire Management Assistance Declaration for Lions Camp Road Fire
Official disaster filings confirm a federal declaration for Vernon County, Louisiana, where household grants are not available.