Tag: Louisiana
Hurricane Ida plunges New Orleans in darkness
The storm's approach also forced the suspension of emergency medical services in New Orleans and elsewhere across a state already…
300K homes lose electricity as Hurricane Ida slams Louisiana
Ida came ashore near Port Fourchon, Louisiana, at 11:55 a.m. CDT (16:55 GMT), the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
Ohio, Louisiana shut down for coronavirus
Ohio and Louisiana have become the latest U.S. states to announce broad lockdowns to slow the spread of the coronavirus,…
US state of Louisiana postpones 2020 primary over coronavirus
The US state of Louisiana has postponed its 2020 primary over the coronavirus outbreak, Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin…
Democrats win Louisiana in another devastating upset for Trump
Democrats delivered another devastating warning to US President Donald Trump on Saturday, with the re-election of Louisiana’s Governor John Bel…
Nigerian Ezeocha arrested in Louisiana for $22,250 online scam
A Nigerian Vincent Izuchukwu Ezeocha has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $22,250 online from a victim in Acadiana,…
8 dead, 20,000 rescued in historic Louisiana flood
At least eight people have been declared dead and 20,000 people rescued because of “historic” flooding in the Southern U.S.…
5 dead as flood sacks thousands from homes in Louisiana
Swollen rivers in Louisiana are expected to keep rising Monday as deadly floodwaters have displaced tens of thousands of people…
Hurricane Isaac still lashing US Gulf Coast
Severe flooding from Tropical Storm Isaac inundated the Gulf Coast early Thursday, but the multi-billion-dollar defenses built after Hurricane Katrina…
Obama declares emergency as Hurricane Isaac arrives with woes
On the 7th anniversary of the destructive Hurricane Katrina, residents of American states of Louisiana and Mississippi are bracing up…
US gets ready for dangerous Storm Isaac
US President Barack Obama Monday declared a state of emergency in Louisiana as Tropical Storm Isaac gathered strength and threatened…