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State Fire Marshal Butch Browning talks with Stephensville Fire Chief Jody Acosta. Also pictured is Karen St. Germain, commissioner of the state Office of Motor Vehicles. (Submitted)

Fire marshal assists departments with response to flooded areas

Mon, 05/27/2019 - 9:22am

Louisiana's state fire marshal visited the Stephensville area last week to provide assistance to the local fire departments dealing with the challenges of responding to incidents in flooded communi

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Sandbags have become a common site in Stephensville during nearly two months of high water.

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Governor: Flood help is on the way

Sat, 05/25/2019 - 3:38pm

Gov. John Bel Edwards offered some hope Saturday that future projects will spare Stephensville and surrounding areas from the flooding that has afflicted homes and subdivisions for months.

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High water reduces the curb appeal of the Scully's Restaurant building in Stephensville.

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Governor seeks federal help with flooding

Sat, 05/25/2019 - 2:33pm

Gov. John Bel Edwards is requesting federal assistance due to the ongoing threat of river flooding across Louisiana and any potential activities associated with protecting the public.