Monday, May 13 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-05-13 16:26:22 GMT
According to Sonny Cranch with Texas Brine, heavy rain is to blame for the four breeches that opened in the containment berm before dawn Friday. Cranch says two of the four breeches have been repaired.More >>
According to Sonny Cranch with Texas Brine, heavy rain is to blame for the four breeches that opened in the containment berm before dawn Friday. Cranch says two of the four breeches have been repaired.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 1:20 PM EDT2013-05-07 17:20:00 GMT
Work near the giant sinkhole in south Louisiana was stopped Sunday due to increased tremors. A "burp" early Tuesday morning in the sinkhole means all work in and around the area is ceased until furtheMore >>
Work near the giant sinkhole in south Louisiana was stopped Sunday due to increased tremors. A "burp" early Tuesday morning in the sinkhole means all work in and around the area is ceased until further notice.More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-05-06 21:06:12 GMT
Work near the giant sinkhole in south Louisiana was stopped Sunday due to increased tremors. Officials reported the underground activity began increasing last Wednesday. Parish officials said the tremorsMore >>
Work near the giant sinkhole in south Louisiana was stopped Sunday due to increased tremors. Parish officials said the tremors are not strong enough to indicate further collapse.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 1:20 PM EDT2013-05-01 17:20:38 GMT
Members of the blue ribbon commission investigating the massive sinkhole in south Louisiana are scheduled to attend a community briefing Wednesday evening. Residents will receive an update on the progressMore >>
Members of the blue ribbon commission investigating the massive sinkhole in south Louisiana are scheduled to attend a community briefing Wednesday evening.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 1:26 PM EDT2013-04-26 17:26:26 GMT
Officials in Assumption Parish say Texas Brine is getting ready to move the western wall of the sinkhole containment berm. Because of continued movement in a portion of the existing western berm wall,More >>
Officials in Assumption Parish say Texas Brine is getting ready to move the western wall of the sinkhole containment berm.More >>
Thursday, April 25 2013 1:56 PM EDT2013-04-25 17:56:50 GMT
Nearly nine months after a massive sinkhole was discovered in southeast Louisiana, lawmakers are taking steps to make sure a similar scenario doesn't happen again. Two bills introduced by state Rep. KarenMore >>
Nearly nine months after a massive sinkhole was discovered in southeast Louisiana, lawmakers are taking steps to make sure a similar scenario doesn't happen again.More >>
Friday, April 19 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-04-19 22:17:29 GMT
Officials said there was a "burp" and slough-in at the massive south Louisiana sinkhole Thursday morning. The Assumption Parish Police Jury reported the collapse was on the east side of the sinkhole,More >>
Officials said there was a "burp" and slough-in at the massive south Louisiana sinkhole Thursday morning. It is unknown how much land fell into the sinkhole. More >>
Wednesday, April 17 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-04-17 15:26:28 GMT
Crews have been forced once again to cease work near the massive sinkhole in Assumption Parish due to more seismic activity in the area. Officials with the US Geological Survey said they detected an increaseMore >>
Crews have been forced once again to cease work near the massive sinkhole in Assumption Parish due to more seismic activity in the area.More >>
Friday, April 5 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-04-05 22:50:23 GMT
One of the first steps in finding out when it will be safe for people living near the massive sinkhole in southeast Louisiana to return home was taken Friday morning. A blue ribbon committee made up ofMore >>
A blue ribbon committee made up of scientists from across the world held its first meeting to help determine when Bayou Corne residents can move back.More >>
Wednesday, April 3 2013 7:52 PM EDT2013-04-03 23:52:46 GMT
Work is again on hold near the Assumption Parish sinkhole site due to more tremors. Seismic monitors picked up the activity early Tuesday morning. The devices are taking readings around the clock to determineMore >>
Contractors reported finding the presence of gas under two homes near the massive sinkhole in southeast Louisiana.More >>
Thursday, March 28 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-03-28 22:19:36 GMT
Work at the sinkhole in Bayou Corne has come to a halt again. This comes after the giant sinkhole swallowed an access ramp to a well pad and more trees Thursday morning. Assumption Parish leaders say seismicMore >>
Work at the sinkhole in Bayou Corne has come to a halt again. This comes after the giant sinkhole swallowed an access ramp to a well pad and more trees Thursday morning.More >>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-03-26 19:32:23 GMT
According to the Assumption Parish Police Jury website, the giant Louisiana sinkhole in Assumption Parish swallowed 25 more trees Monday night.The slough-in happened along the southeastern side of theMore >>
According to the Assumption Parish Police Jury website, the giant Louisiana sinkhole in Assumption Parish swallowed 25 more trees Monday night.More >>
Friday, March 22 2013 4:22 PM EDT2013-03-22 20:22:05 GMT
Increased bubbling on the western side of the sinkhole and increased seismic activity have stopped all work in and around the giant sinkhole in Assumption Parish Friday.The Office of Conservation announcedMore >>
Increased bubbling on the western side of the sinkhole and increased seismic activity have stopped all work in and around the giant sinkhole in Assumption Parish Friday.More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 12:28 PM EDT2013-03-20 16:28:43 GMT
It was a visit by seven months in the making. On Tuesday, Governor Bobby Jindal met publicly with residents of Bayou Corne for the first time since a giant sinkhole forced more than 300 people to evacuateMore >>
It was a visit by seven months in the making. On Tuesday, Governor Bobby Jindal met publicly with residents of Bayou Corne for the first time since a giant sinkhole forced more than 300 people to evacuate their homes.More >>
Wednesday, March 13 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-03-13 22:46:53 GMT
Texas Brine will have appraisers begin assessing properties Monday and will begin offering buyouts to homeowners in the Bayou Corne area.The company will meet with a federal judge to see if they can talkMore >>
Texas Brine will have appraisers begin assessing properties near the giant Louisiana sinkhole Monday and will begin offering buyouts to homeowners in the Bayou Corne area.More >>
Wednesday, March 13 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-03-13 22:03:36 GMT
According to officials, seismic activity called spasmodic bursts were reported from the site of the nine acre sinkhole Tuesday night in Bayou Corne. Spasmodic bursts are many rapid-fire earthquakes.More >>
According to officials, seismic activity called spasmodic bursts were reported from the site of the nine acre sinkhole Tuesday night in Bayou Corne.More >>
Assumption Parish officials will travel to Baton Rouge to meet with Governor Jindal Monday. The 1pm meeting was called after Jindal received flack for not visiting the community affected by the massiveMore >>
Assumption Parish officials are expected to travel to Baton Rouge to meet with Gov. Bobby Jindal. A meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. More >>
Friday, March 8 2013 4:44 AM EST2013-03-08 09:44:37 GMT
Gov. Bobby Jindal will meet with Assumption Parish officials on Monday about the massive sinkhole there. The decision was made after he dodged questions from reporter Greg Meriwether earlier this week.More >>
Gov. Bobby Jindal will meet with Assumption Parish officials on Monday about the massive sinkhole there. Some say it's too little, too late. More >>
Wednesday, March 6 2013 7:50 PM EST2013-03-07 00:50:44 GMT
Gov. Bobby Jindal has dodged questions about whether he'll visit the site of a massive sinkhole that has swallowed nine acres of land in swampy Assumption Parish. Residents displaced since August haveMore >>
Gov. Bobby Jindal dodged questions about whether he'll visit the site of a massive sinkhole that has swallowed nine acres of land in swampy Assumption Parish.More >>
Victims of the massive sinkhole in southeast Louisiana have grabbed the attention nationally known environmental activist Erin Brockovich. Los Angeles attorney Thomas Girardi said he will be visiting theMore >>
Victims of the massive sinkhole in southeast Louisiana have grabbed the attention nationally known environmental activist Erin Brockovich.More >>
Tuesday, February 26 2013 4:42 PM EST2013-02-26 21:42:46 GMT
Officials say they have put a hold on all work directly connected to the giant Louisiana sinkhole in Assumption Parish due to increased seismic activity.The seismic monitoring in the past 24 hours turnedMore >>
Officials say they have put a hold on all work directly connected to the giant Louisiana sinkhole in Assumption Parish due to increased seismic activity.More >>
Tuesday, February 19 2013 5:48 PM EST2013-02-19 22:48:20 GMT
Three legislative committees gathered at the State Capitol to hear from affected parties regarding the giant Louisiana sinkhole in Assumption Parish Tuesday.More >>
Three legislative committees gathered at the State Capitol to hear from affected parties regarding the giant Louisiana sinkhole in Assumption Parish Tuesday.More >>
Monday, February 18 2013 10:13 PM EST2013-02-19 03:13:37 GMT
Drilling has been completed on a well that will be used to monitor seismic activity near the Bayou Corne sinkhole.The drilling rig was removed from the site over the weekend, allowing crews to installMore >>
Drilling has been completed on a well that will be used to monitor seismic activity near the Bayou Corne sinkhole.More >>
Wednesday, February 13 2013 1:32 PM EST2013-02-13 18:32:41 GMT
More land has fallen into the massive sinkhole plaguing south Louisiana. Officials report about 5,000 square feet fell in on the southwest side of the sinkhole this week. The change is not expected toMore >>
More land has fallen into the massive sinkhole plaguing south Louisiana. Officials report about 5,000 square feet fell in on the southwest side of the sinkhole this week.More >>
Tuesday, February 12 2013 7:50 PM EST2013-02-13 00:50:53 GMT
The Assumption sinkhole swallowed more land Tuesday.Officials say the section that the section that fell on the southwest side of the sinkhole was 50 by 100 feet.The newest part to fall is not expectedMore >>
The Assumption sinkhole swallowed more land Tuesday.More >>
Wednesday, February 6 2013 11:33 AM EST2013-02-06 16:33:00 GMT
A scientist with the Center for Earthquake Research and Information reported there has been above-normal seismic activity around the sinkhole for several days.More >>
A scientist with the Center for Earthquake Research and Information reported there has been above-normal seismic activity around the sinkhole for several days.More >>
Wednesday, January 30 2013 11:19 PM EST2013-01-31 04:19:00 GMT
Sunday will mark the exact six month date of the sinkhole in Bayou Corne. On Wednesday, Texas Brine made a public presentation hoping to assure affected residents the company is doing everything it canMore >>
On Wednesday, Texas Brine made a public presentation hoping to assure affected residents the company is doing everything it can to correct the problem and get people back in their homes.More >>
Wednesday, January 23 2013 7:14 PM EST2013-01-24 00:14:48 GMT
The company responsible for the salt cavern that many believe caused the giant sinkhole in southeast Louisiana has started construction of an access road in the area. Texas Brine said there will be fourMore >>
The company responsible for the salt cavern that many believe caused the giant sinkhole in southeast Louisiana has started construction of an access road in the area.More >>
Monday, January 21 2013 8:36 AM EST2013-01-21 13:36:38 GMT
Assumption Parish officials said the most recent bubbling site near the Bayou Corne sinkhole is the biggest pool they have seen yet. Office of Emergency Preparedness workers refer to it as the "motherMore >>
Assumption Parish officials said the most recent bubbling site near the Bayou Corne sinkhole is the biggest pool they have seen. Office of Emergency Preparedness workers refer to it as the "mother of all bubbles."More >>
Friday, January 18 2013 12:48 PM EST2013-01-18 17:48:31 GMT
Crews are scheduled to begin work to develop a three-dimensional image of the massive sinkhole in southeast Louisiana. Workers will use a "thumper truck" to send vibrations underground. They will thenMore >>
Crews are scheduled to begin work to develop a three-dimensional image of the massive sinkhole in southeast Louisiana.More >>
Tuesday, January 15 2013 11:49 AM EST2013-01-15 16:49:35 GMT
People who live near the massive sinkhole site in southeast Louisiana will likely be happy with a new plan being pushed for by state officials that could cut months off the investigation. Instead of drillingMore >>
People who live near the massive sinkhole will likely be happy with a new plan being pushed for by state officials that could cut months off the investigation.More >>
Tuesday, January 8 2013 7:04 PM EST2013-01-09 00:04:07 GMT
A group is petitioning the Obama administration to get the sinkhole in Assumption Parish declared as a federal disaster, so a federal team can be assigned to the cleanup and investigation. So far, "WeMore >>
A group is petitioning the Obama administration to get the sinkhole in Assumption Parish declared as a federal disaster.More >>
Tuesday, December 18 2012 8:44 AM EST2012-12-18 13:44:43 GMT
Louisiana officials said an additional $160,000 in fines have been issued to the company that owns the salt dome near the site of a giant sinkhole. Louisiana Commissioner of Conservation James Welsh madeMore >>
Louisiana officials said an additional $160,000 in fines have been issued to the company that owns the salt dome near the site of a giant sinkhole.More >>
Thursday, December 13 2012 12:35 PM EST2012-12-13 17:35:13 GMT
Texas-Brine, the company that owns the cavern that is suspected of being the cause of the sinkhole in Assumption Parish, reports that a small slough-in happened Tuesday night on the Southwest side of theMore >>
Texas-Brine, the company that owns the cavern that is suspected of being the cause of the sinkhole in Assumption Parish, reports that a small slough-in happened Tuesday night on the Southwest side of the sinkhole.More >>
Friday, December 7 2012 9:07 PM EST2012-12-08 02:07:32 GMT
A cavern well had to be shut down after Hydrogen Sulfide gas was discovered. Texas-Brine's evaluation showed a low level of the gas, but officials say none of it has been detected in the surrounding communities. TwoMore >>
A cavern well had to be shut down after Hydrogen Sulfide gas was discovered. Texas-Brine's evaluation showed a low level of the gas, but officials say none of it has been detected in the surrounding communities.More >>
Thursday, December 6 2012 4:18 PM EST2012-12-06 21:18:08 GMT
There are more developments concerning the giant Louisiana sinkhole in Assumption Parish and once again, the highly toxic gas Hydrogen Sulfide is involved.More >>
There are more developments concerning the giant Louisiana sinkhole in Assumption Parish and once again, the highly toxic gas Hydrogen Sulfide is involved.More >>
Louisiana officials have fined Texas Brine $100,000 over the company's failure to follow state orders on a giant Assumption Parish sinkhole. State Conservation Commissioner James Welsh announced the fineMore >>
Louisiana officials have fined Texas Brine $100,000 over the company's failure to follow state orders on a giant Assumption Parish sinkhole.More >>
Tuesday, November 27 2012 9:05 PM EST2012-11-28 02:05:32 GMT
Officials with the Assumption Parish Police Jury say the giant Louisiana sinkhole in Bayou Corne "burped" around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday.A few trees in the southwest corner of the sinkhole fell in during theMore >>
Officials with the Assumption Parish Police Jury say the giant Louisiana sinkhole in Bayou Corne "burped" around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday.More >>
Thursday, November 22 2012 2:24 PM EST2012-11-22 19:24:52 GMT
Flaring at the Bayou Corne sinkhole site has stopped indefinitely. Texas Brine, the company that owns the property, submitted a proposal to the state Wednesday afternoon asking permission to cap the wellMore >>
Flaring at the Bayou Corne sinkhole site has stopped indefinitely at one well site. Texas Brine, the company that owns the property, submitted a proposal to the state Wednesday afternoon asking permission to cap one well for good after dangerous gases were detected.More >>
Wednesday, November 21 2012 5:43 PM EST2012-11-21 22:43:51 GMT
According to the Assumption Parish Police Jury website, increased seismic activity was recorded between 6 p.m. and midnight, Tuesday. The cause of this activity is unknown at this time.More >>
According to the Assumption Parish Police Jury website, increased seismic activity was recorded between 6 p.m. and midnight, Tuesday. The cause of this activity is unknown at this time.More >>
Tuesday, November 20 2012 6:42 PM EST2012-11-20 23:42:15 GMT
According to the Assumption Parish Police Jury website, Texas Brine has reported high levels of Hydrogen Sulfide from their sonic vent well that is drilled into the cap rock at the giant sinkhole nearMore >>
According to the Assumption Parish Police Jury website, Texas Brine has reported high levels of Hydrogen Sulfide from their sonic vent well that is drilled into the cap rock at the giant sinkhole near Grand Bayou and Bayou Corne.More >>
Monday, November 19 2012 12:15 PM EST2012-11-19 17:15:29 GMT
Texas Brine said it plans to continue flaring off natural gas Monday at the massive sinkhole in Assumption Parish. The company added it will light a fourth well. Officials are burning methane trappedMore >>
Texas Brine said it plans to continue flaring off natural gas Monday at the massive sinkhole in Assumption Parish. The company added it will light a fourth well. More >>
Wednesday, November 14 2012 12:00 AM EST2012-11-14 05:00:32 GMT
Residents may have to wait another day for a detailed plan from Texas-Brine on how the company plans to collect data from the Assumption Parish sinkhole.More >>
Emotions ran high at another full house in Pierre Part Tuesday as residents affected by the sinkhole received the latest updates from state and local agencies, as well as officials from Texas-Brine.More >>
Thursday, November 8 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-11-08 23:20:16 GMT
Louisiana officials will be asking property owners near a massive sinkhole for permission to do additional monitoring. New data shows natural gas much closer to the Bayou Corne community of AssumptionMore >>
Officials will ask property owners near a massive sinkhole for permission to do more monitoring because of natural gas much closer to the community than previously detected.More >>
Wednesday, October 31 2012 2:58 PM EDT2012-10-31 18:58:39 GMT
The massive sinkhole plaguing south Louisiana continues to grow, as it has "eaten" another large section of land. The Assumption Parish Police Jury reported the latest slough in on its blog Tuesday evening. Officials statedMore >>
The massive sinkhole plaguing south Louisiana continues to grow, as it has "eaten" another large section of land. It was about 20 feet by 80 feet. More >>
Work continues at the sinkhole in Assumption Parish. Personnel will be checking one of the vent wells to determine how much gas is underground. Meanwhile, a 25 foot section of pipeline rose to the surfaceMore >>
Work continues at the sinkhole in Assumption Parish. Personnel will be checking one of the vent wells to determine how much gas is underground. Meanwhile, a 25 foot section of pipeline rose to the surfaceMore >>
Monday, October 29 2012 2:57 PM EDT2012-10-29 18:57:29 GMT
There are reports tremors were recorded last week near the massive sinkhole in Assumption Parish. According to The Shaw Group, there was a seismic event about 1,600 feet below the surface Tuesday. It happened onMore >>
There are reports tremors were recorded last week near the massive sinkhole in Assumption Parish. It happened about 1,600 feet below the surface. More >>
Friday, October 26 2012 9:17 PM EDT2012-10-27 01:17:14 GMT
Assumption Parish officials want Texas Brine to foot the bill for the costs associated with the sinkhole.Parish officials sent the company bills totaling $321,000.Most of the costs come from manpower fromMore >>
Assumption Parish officials want Texas Brine to pay for the costs associated with the sinkhole.More >>
Thursday, October 25 2012 3:59 PM EDT2012-10-25 19:59:09 GMT
A sharp tremor was recorded by USGS monitors just after 9 p.m. Wednesday at the site of the giant Louisiana sinkhole in Assumption Parish.The giant sinkhole appeared in August near the Bayou Corne andMore >>
A sharp tremor was recorded by USGS monitors just after 9 p.m. Wednesday at the site of the giant Louisiana sinkhole in Assumption Parish.More >>
Wednesday, October 24 2012 4:59 PM EDT2012-10-24 20:59:33 GMT
Two new drilling wells are being installed near the Bayou Corne sinkhole site. SHAW has already installed three wells east and west of the site and will be putting another one on its property not far fromMore >>
Two new drilling wells are being installed near the Bayou Corne sinkhole site. SHAW has already installed three wells east and west of the site and will be putting another one on its property not far from there.More >>
Thursday, October 18 2012 12:09 PM EDT2012-10-18 16:09:21 GMT
Officials said the moving of hydrocarbons from the cavern under the giant sinkhole in Assumption Parish continued Thursday morning. The Assumption Parish Police Jury reported Texas Brine advised it wasMore >>
Officials said the moving of hydrocarbons from the cavern under the giant sinkhole in Assumption Parish continued Thursday morning.More >>
Wednesday, October 17 2012 6:48 PM EDT2012-10-17 22:48:24 GMT
Seventy five roll off boxes, which are 30 yards long, are full of hydrocarbon contaminated vegetative debris have been collected from the giant sinkhole in Assumption Parish.Texas Brine officials are skimmingMore >>
Seventy five roll off boxes, which are 30 cubic yards, are full of hydrocarbon contaminated vegetative debris have been collected from the giant sinkhole in Assumption Parish.More >>
Monday, October 15 2012 4:01 PM EDT2012-10-15 20:01:34 GMT
Issues continue to pile on crews working on the growing sinkhole in Assumption Parish. Texas Brine, the company that owns a failed salt cavern blamed for the sinkhole says it will comply with new orders.TheMore >>
Issues continue to pile on crews working on the growing sinkhole in Assumption Parish.More >>
Thursday, October 11 2012 6:53 PM EDT2012-10-11 22:53:36 GMT
Officials say cleanup continues at the site of the massive sinkhole in southeast Louisiana. They reported crews are scheduled to fly over the slurry in Bayou Corne Thursday. The flights help investigatorsMore >>
Officials say cleanup continues at the site of the massive sinkhole in southeast Louisiana. They reported crews are scheduled to fly over the slurry in Bayou Corne Thursday.More >>
Wednesday, October 10 2012 9:24 AM EDT2012-10-10 13:24:27 GMT
Information from Department of Natural Resources:BATON ROUGE, LA - Louisiana Commissioner of Conservation James Welsh said Wednesday that detailed, comparative analysis has revealed that the liquid hydrocarbonMore >>
A Louisiana official said analysis has revealed the liquid hydrocarbon from the failed cavern and samples from the nearby sinkhole strongly indicate both are naturally occurring crude oil. More >>
Tuesday, October 9 2012 12:38 PM EDT2012-10-09 16:38:20 GMT
Officials report there has been another "cave-in" of the massive sinkhole in southeast Louisiana. The Assumption Parish Blog indicates a 10-foot by 50-foot section on the southwest side of the sinkholeMore >>
Officials report there has been another "cave-in" of the massive sinkhole in southeast Louisiana. A 10-foot by 50-foot section of land was lost to the slurry. More >>
Monday, October 8 2012 5:35 PM EDT2012-10-08 21:35:49 GMT
Pressure building beneath the surface of the Bayou Corne community has sparked a new concern for residents who live near the sinkhole. Vent wells are being dug in the four acre slurry to vent an unknownMore >>
Pressure building beneath the surface of the Bayou Corne community has sparked a new concern for residents who live near the sinkhole.More >>
Thursday, October 4 2012 12:21 PM EDT2012-10-04 16:21:43 GMT
Officials said more tests are being conducted at the site of the giant sinkhole in southeast Louisiana. The Assumption Parish Police Jury reported Texas Brine is running a wire line into the cavern toMore >>
Officials said more tests are being conducted at the site of the giant sinkhole in southeast Louisiana. They report they have not seen any change in its size. More >>
Monday, October 1 2012 5:34 PM EDT2012-10-01 21:34:27 GMT
Officials in Assumption Parish say they're waiting on test results from samples pulled from a cavern near the giant sinkhole more than a week ago. Meanwhile, people living in the surrounding area are beingMore >>
Officials in Assumption Parish say they're waiting on test results from samples pulled from a cavern near the giant sinkhole more than a week ago. More >>
Friday, September 28 2012 9:02 PM EDT2012-09-29 01:02:34 GMT
Texas Brine says evacuees in Assumption Parish can receive assistance funds Thursday in the parish hall of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part. The distributions last until 6 p.m. Recently, aroundMore >>
Texas Brine says evacuees in Assumption Parish can receive assistance funds Thursday in the parish hall of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part.More >>
Wednesday, September 26 2012 9:49 PM EDT2012-09-27 01:49:52 GMT
Officials reported another large section of land was swallowed up by the giant sinkhole in southeast Louisiana. According to the Assumption Parish Police Jury, a chunk of land about 30 feet by 50 feet fellMore >>
Officials reported another large section of land was swallowed up by the giant sinkhole in southeast Louisiana. This one was 30 feet by 50 feet. More >>
Tonight on 9News at 5: The sinkhole in Assumption Parish is growing, and now the people who are supposed to be fixing it may be in danger. WAFB's Nick Foley is following the story in the Bayou Corne areaMore >>
Tonight on 9News at 5: The sinkhole in Assumption Parish is growing, and now the people who are supposed to be fixing it may be in danger. WAFB's Nick Foley is following the story in the Bayou Corne areaMore >>
Wednesday, September 26 2012 6:04 AM EDT2012-09-26 10:04:50 GMT
A failed cavern is believed to be responsible for the sinkhole in Assumption Parish. "Our fears and suspicions have been confirmed, the cavern had failed," said Assumption Parish police Jury PresidentMore >>
A failed cavern is believed to be responsible for the sinkhole in Assumption Parish. The cleanup plan will include wells to vent and flare natural gas over the next few weeks.More >>
Monday, September 24 2012 9:53 PM EDT2012-09-25 01:53:09 GMT
Nearly four months after bubbling was first discovered in the waters of Bayou Corne, state officials are hopeful this will finally be the week they get answers to the question of what caused the sinkhole. "NoMore >>
Nearly four months after bubbling was first discovered in the waters of Bayou Corne, state officials are hopeful this will finally be the week they get answers to the question of what caused the sinkhole.More >>
Thursday, September 20 2012 11:48 PM EDT2012-09-21 03:48:27 GMT
It's been nearly four months since gas bubbles were first reported on Bayou Corne. "The problem is not going to go away until we find the source of the gas." Frustrations rose to the surface as residentsMore >>
Frustrations rose to the surface as residents affected by the sinkhole in Bayou Corne voiced questions at a special town meeting in Pierre Part on Thursday. Representatives from Texas Brine observed the meeting but it was those not in attendance that garnered the most attention.More >>
Coming up tonight on 9news at 5: The giant sinkhole in Assumption Parish grew another 25 feet today. WAFB's Nick Foley will have a live report. Then tonight on 9news at 6: While many people are dealingMore >>
Coming up tonight on 9news at 5: The giant sinkhole in Assumption Parish grew another 25 feet today. WAFB's Nick Foley will have a live report. Then tonight on 9news at 6: While many people are dealingMore >>
Thursday, September 20 2012 3:57 PM EDT2012-09-20 19:57:52 GMT
According to the Assumption Parish Police Jury, 25-feet of land have fallen into the giant sink-hole, or slurry, in the Grand Bayou and Bayou Corne area. Twenty five feet on the east side of the slurry,More >>
According to the Assumption Parish Police Jury, 25-feet of land have fallen into the giant sink-hole, or slurry, in the Grand Bayou and Bayou Corne area.More >>
Thursday, September 20 2012 5:53 AM EDT2012-09-20 09:53:15 GMT
Drilling of the observation well at the giant sinkhole in Assumption Parish is expected to enter the abandoned salt cavern Thursday afternoon. The Office of Conservation says Texas Brine, the companyMore >>
Drilling of the observation well at the giant sinkhole in Assumption Parish is expected to enter the abandoned salt cavern Thursday afternoon.More >>
Work at the site of a giant sink hole in southeast Louisiana has once again come to a halt. This time the stoppage was caused by tremors in the area. This is not good news for residents near the sink hole.More >>
Work at the site of a giant sink hole in southeast Louisiana has once again come to a halt. This time the stoppage was caused by tremors in the area. This is not good news for residents near the sink hole.More >>
Tuesday, September 18 2012 5:06 PM EDT2012-09-18 21:06:24 GMT
Residents who live near the giant sinkhole in Assumption Parish are demanding answers from all agencies involved in the investigation. Texas Brine, the company that owns the compromised property, and localMore >>
Residents who live near the giant sinkhole in Assumption Parish are demanding answers from all agencies involved in the investigation.More >>
Coming up on 9news at 5: The evacuation of some Bayou Corne residents is still active and it has been more than a month. WAFB's Cheryl Mercedes spoke to one resident about what they're doing about notMore >>
Coming up on 9news at 5: The evacuation of some Bayou Corne residents is still active and it has been more than a month. WAFB's Cheryl Mercedes spoke to one resident about what they're doing about notMore >>
Wednesday, August 22 2012 2:09 PM EDT2012-08-22 18:09:51 GMT
Displaced residents in Assumption Parish now have a new day and location to pick up assistance checks. The massive sink hole at Bayou Corne continues to prevent them from going home. Because of overcrowdingMore >>
Displaced residents in Assumption Parish will be receiving assistance checks Thursday at the St. Joseph the Worker Church Hall in Pierre Part from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.More >>
Tropical Storm Isaac has formed in the Atlantic OceanTonight on 9News at 5… It is day four of drilling at the observation well for the giant South Louisiana sink hole in Assumption Parish. Today, TexasMore >>
Tropical Storm Isaac has formed in the Atlantic OceanTonight on 9News at 5… It is day four of drilling at the observation well for the giant South Louisiana sink hole in Assumption Parish. Today, TexasMore >>
Saturday, August 18 2012 9:27 PM EDT2012-08-19 01:27:15 GMT
After this week's massive operation to get the equipment from Lafayette down to Assumption Parish, the drilling is now underway an observation well for the sinkhole in Bayou Corne. The mobile commandMore >>
After this week's massive operation to get the equipment from Lafayette down to Assumption Parish, the drilling is now underway an observation well for the sinkhole in Bayou Corne.More >>
Friday, August 17 2012 1:52 PM EDT2012-08-17 17:52:21 GMT
The sinkhole is growing. According to the Assumption Parish President, the sink hole has lost another 20-foot section. On Thursday, 50-feet fell in. No one was injured when the land fell in either time.More >>
The sinkhole is growing. According to the Assumption Parish President, the sink hole has lost another 20-foot section. On Thursday, 50-feet fell in. No one was injured when the land fell in either time. More >>
Thursday, August 16 2012 5:46 PM EDT2012-08-16 21:46:42 GMT
Authorities said a giant sink hole in Louisiana has "eaten" another chunk of land and a boat, but fortunately, two workers were rescued before the boat sunk. The Assumption Parish Police Jury reportedMore >>
Authorities said a giant sink hole in Louisiana has "eaten" another chunk of land and a boat, but fortunately, two workers were rescued before the boat sunk.More >>
From the desk of Matt Williams: Coming up this morning Check out our DOTD Traffic Watch cameras before hitting the road today to make sure there aren't any delays on your route. If you do run intoMore >>
The Assumption Parish sink hole in Bayou Corne has been tested for natural occurring radioactive material, and the initial test results came back negative. Tune in tonight on 9news at 5 and 6 to see whyMore >>
The Assumption Parish sink hole in Bayou Corne has been tested for natural occurring radioactive material, and the initial test results came back negative. Tune in tonight on 9news at 5 and 6 to see whyMore >>
Saturday, August 4 2012 11:43 PM EDT2012-08-05 03:43:03 GMT
The evacuation order for homes near a sinkhole in the Bayou Corne Area in Assumption Parish is still in effect. Officials say the "slurry" area doesn't seem to have gotten bigger throughout the night.More >>
Although officials in Assumption Parish say the massive slurry sinkhole near Bayou Corne hasn't gotten any bigger since last night, it is causing more problems for the residents living near.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:59:26 GMT
A man was shot in the leg Saturday night inside of BREC's Hooper Road Park, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. The injury is not considered life-threatening. The victim told investigatorsMore >>
A man was shot in the leg Saturday night inside of BREC's Hooper Road Park, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. The injury is not considered life-threatening. More >>
It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials...More >>
Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million - the highest Powerball jackpot in history.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:39 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:39:50 GMT
A 12-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother in the shoulder Saturday afternoon, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. The injury is not life-threatening. The accidentMore >>
A 12-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother in the shoulder Saturday afternoon.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:41 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:41:51 GMT
The director of the East Baton Rouge Companion Animal Alliance admits her city-parish shelter messed up big time Friday."We take full responsibility," Beth Brewster, CAA director "CAA takes full responsibilityMore >>
The director of the East Baton Rouge Companion Animal Alliance admits her city-parish shelter messed up big time Friday.More >>
At the corner of Plank Rd. and Scenic Highway sits a Chevron gas station. It's off I-110 near Memorial Stadium. Around 10 p.m.Sunday, a family stopped here to get gas. "Upon our arrival, we located threeMore >>
A man said he, his wife and his daughter were all punched because they were in the "wrong neighborhood" when they stopped to get gas at night. More >>
The Assumption Parish, LA sinkhole continues to grow. The ground opened up on August 3, 2012 and residents were evacuated from their homes. The sinkhole, or slurry, is consuming land and trees. Many images are from the Assumption Parish Police Jury. Click here to see the photos from August until now. More >>
