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updated: Thu Jun 26, 2008 01:24 pm

Morganza News

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Thursday Jun 26 | WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

Weather Wise ... and How's and When's

Up-River Flooding and Louisiana More Mississippi River flooding? Purchasing Thermometers I want to monitor the temperature at home.

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Wed Jun 11, 2008

WBRZ-TV Baton Rouge

Police Jury extends appointment

Pointe Coupee Parish Administrator Jimmy Bello now has an appointment through Dec.

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Fri Apr 25, 2008

NOLA.com

Authorities study possible draining of flooded farm land

Government officials are working with farmers to develop a plan to drain flooded Pointe Coupee Parish farm land between the Mississippi River and the Morganza Spillway in hopes that it can be planted with a ... via NOLA.com

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Related Topix: US News, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Agriculture, Science

Mon Apr 21, 2008

WWL-TV New Orleans

Landrieu slams Corps over delays to Morganza-to-the-Gulf project

“We are developing a comprehensive plan where all levees are authorized under new federal-state partnership. South Lafourche levees are a top priority in that plan.”

In what is rapidly becoming her battle cry, U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu slammed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Saturday afternoon for needlessly delaying the Morganza-to-the-Gulf hurricane-protection project, ... via WWL-TV New Orleans

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Related Topix: US News, Raceland, LA, Louisiana, US Politics, Mary Landrieu, US Senate, Democrat

Sat Apr 19, 2008

Farmers feel heat

“It's been very stressful for all of us to manage marketing this crop”

NEW ORLEANS - Farming has always been a risky business, at the mercy of bad weather, wars and drought. via The Daily Advertiser

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Related Topix: New Orleans Metro, New Orleans, LA, Baked Goods, Life, Food, Bread, Agriculture, Science

Tue Apr 15, 2008

Times-Picayune

EDITORIAL: Their price wasn't right

“There is plenty enough work to do on this project -- non-controversial -- to keep us busy for a long time”

Congress overrode a presidential veto last year to approve a $23 billion Water Resources Development Act -- a move that was a significant victory for Louisiana since it authorized billions for vital coastal ... via Times-Picayune

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Sun Apr 13, 2008

KALB-TV Alexandria

VIDEO: Red Cross Prepares for Possible Flooding

“It really makes you feel good to be able to know that you've been able to help that person and try to get them back to a normal way of life.”

Governor Bobby Jindal has asked the federal government to declare several Louisiana parishes disaster areas due to a breach in a potato levee near the Morganza Spillway. via KALB-TV Alexandria

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Fri Apr 11, 2008

WBRZ

Police Jury asks for help with flooding

Pointe Coupee Parish Administrator Jimmy Bello told the Police Jury on Tuesday that a coordinated effort is needed after the Morganza Spillway forebay flooded Sunday. via WBRZ

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Wed Apr 09, 2008

News-Star

Wetlands protection levee breached; governor asks for disaster declaration

“The producers in the immediate area are severely affected and will suffer significant crop losses.”

MONTEGUT -- Waves have eaten a chunk 5 feet deep and 10 to 12 feet wide in a 6-foot wetlands protection levee here, and Terrebonne levee officials have set aside $35,000 to plug the hole with rocks before the ... via News-Star

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Related Topix: St. Landry, LA, Baton Rouge, LA, Agriculture, Science, Montegut, LA, Chauvin, LA

Mon Apr 07, 2008

KALB-TV Alexandria

VIDEO: Flooding Dangers as Mississippi Rises

“We don't expect any problems in the (levee) system”

State and Local agencies are keeping a close eye on the rising water levels across the state. via KALB-TV Alexandria

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Related Topix: Baton Rouge, LA, US News, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Zwolle, LA

Tue Apr 01, 2008

The United States Army

Guard Helping Save Crops from Louisiana Flood Waters

“I'm particularly proud that we can assist in whatever little part we can play in this project.”

Spc. Micheal Champion of Bernice, La., carefully places a 3,000-pound, 4-by-4-foot "super sac" filled with soil along the levee north of the Morganza Spillway. via The United States Army

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Sun Mar 30, 2008

2theadvocate.com

Louisiana prepares for rising river

The threat of rising river stages has many preparing for the worst. In the Baton Rouge area, efforts are being made to prevent a flood disaster. via 2theadvocate.com

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge Metro

Fri Mar 28, 2008

WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

Jindal Visits Morganza Flood Preps

Intense rain and flooding to our north has some residents, particularly farmers, concerned about the possibility of flooding along the Mississippi River. via WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

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Wed Mar 26, 2008

News-Star

State, federal officials continue flood watch on Mississippi and Atchafalaya rivers

“We're on watch, without a doubt”

National Guardsmen are shoring up a levee in Point Coupee Parish along the Mississippi River, Morgan City officials will begin closing floodgates along the lower Atchafalaya River next week and a host of state ... via News-Star

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Related Topix: Weather, Morgan City, LA, US News, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, LA, New Orleans Metro

Tue Mar 25, 2008

WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

Morganza Farmers Receiving Help from National Guard with Flood Preps

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Mississippi River at Baton Rouge, which will affect East Baton Rouge and West Baton Rouge. via WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

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Related Topix: Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge Metro

Sun Mar 23, 2008

WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

Race against Mother Nature

“When the river does top the levee and floods, the water can't go back in the river when it goes down and we stay flooded for the whole year and so, we've lost a whole year's worth of production on this land”

WAFB's Avery Davidson talked with farmers who could lose a year's worth of work to a single flood."); var headline = escape ; OpenWin ; var headline = escape ; OpenWin( ... via WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

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Fri Mar 21, 2008

WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

Race against Mother Nature

“When the river does top the levee and floods, the water can't go back in the river when it goes down and we stay flooded for the whole year and so, we've lost a whole year's worth of production on this land”

It's a race against Mother Nature. Flood waters in the Ohio Valley are making their way down the Mississippi River, which means there could be flooding here in Louisiana. via WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science

Tue Mar 18, 2008

Daily World

Police Beat

State troopers conduct insurance checkpoint Uninsured motorists were cited last week during a safety checkpoint on La. via Daily World

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Wed Mar 05, 2008

Times-Picayune

Jindal reveals ideas for Round 2

On the heels of claiming victory in his special session on ethics law changes, Gov. via Times-Picayune

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Related Topix: Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge Metro, US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Slidell, LA

Sat Feb 23, 2008

Baton Rouge Advocate

Angel Hair and Shrimp Pasta

From The recipe is from Monica Spustek and submitted by Tanya Lawton for publication in "The Garden of Eatin!" cookbook by the parishioners of St. via Baton Rouge Advocate

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Related Topix: Recipes, Life, Food, New Roads, LA

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