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Are These 'Morganza Deer' The Latest 'Morganza Hoax'? [PHOTO]

DJ Digital — Wed, 18 May 2011 20:01:30 +0000

First it was the hundreds of gators that had allegedly collected in a waterway in Butte La Rose. Then, it was the INSANELY huge 'Morganza Snake' that had slithered out of hiding to strike fear into the hearts of Acadiana Facebook users. Well, it turns out that video of the gators was actually from a rare feeding frenzy caught on tape a year ago in Georgia, and the 'Morganza Snake' was really a King Brown snake, the second longest species of snake in Australia, where the picture was actually taken.

Insanely Huge Snake Spotted Near Morganza, Real or Fake??? [PHOTO]

DJ Digital — Tue, 17 May 2011 03:11:44 +0000

A snapshot of what is being called the "Morganza Snake" has been making it's rounds on Facebook causing an uproar as people argue whether it is "real" or "fake." We have heard from all the city and government officials that with the opening of the Morganza Spillway, that we may see animals (snakes, gators, bears, deer, hogs) in places that we don't normally see them as they seek higher ground from the water pouring into areas designated to relieve the swelling Mississippi.

Ground-Level Footage of Morganza Spillway Opening [RAW VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Sat, 14 May 2011 21:57:04 +0000

Did you miss witnessing history when the Morganza Spillway was opened up for the first time in decades earlier today? Don’t sweat it. Here is everything you missed in one place! Opening of Morganza Floodway Photo Gallery The Army Corps of Engineers is releasing water from a spillway along the rising Mississippi River in Louisiana, [...]

How Long Will It Take Flood Water To Travel South???

Chris Reed — Sat, 14 May 2011 20:58:23 +0000

So many of you have been asking, “when will the water reach me?” Well, if your area is in the shaded areas, this is a time frame for when potential flood waters could reach your area from the time the Morganza Spill Way was open (3pm Saturday Afternoon). We hope this helps and gives you [...]

Wildlife May Seek Higher Ground During Flooding

Chris Reed — Sat, 14 May 2011 16:50:05 +0000

As flood waters slowly creep further southward, Gov. Bobby Jindal issued a warning to all Louisiana citizens that as the water rises, Louisiana wildlife will be on the move. Of course the most important thing to remember is to avoid interaction with the animal and DO NOT try to capture any wildlife that you may come across.

Watch The Opening Of The Morganza Spillway via USTREAM [LIVE FEED]

DJ Digital — Sat, 14 May 2011 16:19:51 +0000

When it comes to the Morganza Spillway conversation, a lot of folks are intrigued. Some are confused. Others are worried. With so many different people having mixed emotions, depending on their situation, the one emotion that everyone has in common is curiosity. How does it work? Will it work? What does it look like? When the Bonnet Carre Spillway was opened last week, people in the New Orleans area literally lined up. Who knew something like re-routing water could be a spectator sport? Well, down here in Louisiana

St. Landry Parish Evacuation Notice

Dave Steel — Sat, 14 May 2011 15:58:09 +0000

The following message is from the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office and provides details on all road closures, evacuation notices and sandbag locations in your area. Please take the time to read if you live in the area. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY by orders of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff, Bobby Guidroz, ALL traffic is to remain [...]

American Red Cross Holds Training Session In Henderson

Chris Reed — Fri, 13 May 2011 23:33:56 +0000

As we, South Louisiana, prepare for perhaps the worst flooding in Louisiana history, many preparations and procedures are already underway. Like after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, many of us are asking, “what can we do to help?” For one, the American Red Cross is looking for volunteers in preparation of assisting many here South Louisiana.The [...]

State Announces Closures and Preparations for Opening of Morganza Spillway

DJ Digital — Fri, 13 May 2011 22:28:10 +0000

BATON ROUGE (May 13, 2011) - Louisiana officials advise citizens to expect road closings and other impacts when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opens the Morganza Spillway during the next 24 hours. The state will begin closing impacted roads and restrict public access to some levees in order to protect the public from dangerous conditions.  When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opens the Morganza Spillway

Mandatory Evacuation Very Likely In Butte La Rose As We Brace For Floodwaters

DJ Digital — Thu, 12 May 2011 19:46:39 +0000

Officials in St. Martin Parish are saying that a mandatory evacuations are highly likely, anticipating that they may be issued as early as next week. Officials are already exploring clean up efforts for their area as they prepare for record flooding levels. St. Martin Parish President Guy Cormier says all the roads in Butte La [...]

Butte La Rose Man Builds Own Levee To Fight Flood

Chris Reed — Thu, 12 May 2011 02:00:46 +0000

As citizens in parts of South Louisiana prepare for perhaps the worst flooding of all-time, some people are taking things into their own hands. While many may packing their “life” up and moving to higher ground, some have decided to “ride it out,” and protect their investments. One of the areas predicted to take-in a lot [...]

St. Landry Evacuation Information

Dave Steel — Tue, 10 May 2011 18:42:06 +0000

If you live in St. Landry Parish, please check out the following press release and see if any of the information applies to you. Be safe: Livestock Evacuation: Mandatory Evacuation of all Livestock on the levee and surrounding areas, beginning May 9th. Livestock remaining will be removed by the Parish and the owners will be [...]

Do You Know Your Levee Terms?

DJ Digital — Tue, 10 May 2011 15:44:24 +0000

Anytime there is a situation with weather - or in our current situation, flooding - there are always terms that we hear, but may not fully understand. Don't feel bad. Everyone is a little clueless from time to time, some of us just have better ways of showing it than others, lol. With that said, the next time you encounter a deep conversation on levees and flooding, we want to make sure you are right up there with the big dogs.

Map Of Potential Flooding From Morganza Spillway Opening

Dave Steel — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:16:00 +0000

With the potential opening of the spillway, areas south are facing evacuation measures. From the Morganza Spillway south to the Gulf of Mexico, thousands of Louisiana citizens will be affected. Please heed the evacuation notices, as we have ample time to prepare. Click here for a larger view of the map.

The Morganza Spillway began construction after the flood of 1937.