Giant Louisiana sinkhole swallows more land

Posted on December 12, 2012 | 1 Comment

BAYOU CORNE, LA (WAFB) -

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.

via Giant Louisiana sinkhole swallows more land – WAFB 9 News Baton Rouge, Louisiana News, Weather, Sports.

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- #LSU Tigers win 3-2, Chris Cotton rolls over the Tide. 7 hours ago
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WWL New Orleans
- NOPD shakes up leadership; Commander Hosli reinstated May 25, 2013
  Amid a press release that the New Orleans Police Department was shuffling leadership was news that Commander Edwin Hosli has been reinstated to full duty with the NOPD.
- Suspect identified in murder of AmeriCorps volunteer May 24, 2013
  Police have identified a suspect in the murder of Joseph Massenburg, an 18-year-old AmeriCorps volunteer from Chicago, killed in Carrollton.
- Texas Brine offers settlements for sinkhole May 25, 2013
  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Texas Brine says it has started extending settlement offers to Assumption Parish residents who have been under an evacuation order since August because of a 15-acre sinkhole.
- City fails again in try to delay police pact May 25, 2013
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has refused to delay implementation of an agreement calling for major reforms of the New Orleans Police Department.
- Co-workers miss $590-million Powerball by one number, win $1 million May 24, 2013
  While it wasn't the nearly $600-million Powerball jackpot that had many clamoring across the county, 24 employees of a Baton Rouge realty company cashed in as well on the historic night, winning a $1-million jackpot.
WDSU New Orleans
- Hosli reinstated at NOPD; Others shifted May 25, 2013
  A New Orleans Police Department commander at the center of a controversial detail operation has been reinstated in full at the department, officials announced late Friday.
- Galvan meets deadline, submits files May 24, 2013
  The St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office on Friday met a court-imposed deadline to submit tens of thousands of documents.
- Warrant issued in connection with AmeriCorps volunteer's murder May 24, 2013
  A warrant has been issued for a man wanted in connection with the killing of an 18-year-old AmeriCorps volunteer in New Orleans in early April.
- Father, son dead in suspected murder-suicide in River Ridge May 24, 2013
  Investigators responded Friday afternoon to a suspected murder-suicide in a residential neighborhood in River Ridge.
- Revised Copeland memorial for Lafreniere Park unveiled May 24, 2013
  A revised plan for an Al Copeland memorial at Lafreniere Park drew positive responses from officials on hand for the unveiling on Friday.
WVUE New Orleans
- Body of missing Raceland man found May 24, 2013
  The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office located the body of 53-year-old Wayne Folse late Friday afternoon.
- Face-chewing victim recovering, strumming guitar May 21, 2013
  A homeless man whose face was mostly chewed off in a bizarre attack last year appeared Tuesday to be mostly at peace with his disfigurement, strumming a guitar, making jokes and thanking people for their donations to help pay for his care.
- Father, son found dead in River Ridge home May 24, 2013
  The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide Friday afternoon involving a 52-year-old man and his 16-year-old son.
- 87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case May 24, 2013
  An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday, she lost.
- Plans unveiled for Al Copeland memorial May 24, 2013
  Members of the Lafreniere Park Advisory Board, the Lafreniere Park Patrons Board, Jefferson Parish Councilman Ben Zahn and Al Copeland, Jr. unveiled the final design for a tribute to the late Al Copeland
WGSO
- All Access May 24 May 25, 2013
- NOLA GOLF May 24 May 24, 2013
- The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson May 24 May 24, 2013
- Scott Alexander May 24 May 24, 2013
- Inside New Orleans May 24 May 24, 2013
The Wildcat
- ‘You can always be what you want to be’
  LC Spring '13 Graduation day of mixed emotions
- Pinned to the past… and the future
  LC Nursing students honored in ceremony marking graduation
- Great while it lasted!
  Wildcats' magical run ends with 10-4 loss to UT-Tyler in ASC Championship game
- Looking to Extend History
  Wildcats Baseball to face ASC's best in Tyler
- LC gets $10 million donation (Video)
  Dr. Aguillard makes announcement at news conference
The Daily Reveille
- Campus expands at unprecedented rate May 5, 2013
  As a dusty haze descended upon campus this semester, from it rose projects like the parking garage and Tiger Stadium renovations — and the dust is far from settling.
- Fraudulent job postings increase as technology takes over market May 5, 2013
  If a job posted online seems so great it might as well be a steal, then it is probably trying to steal from you.
- SG election overshadowed by drama May 5, 2013
  Student Government saw a particularly volatile election cycle this semester — one filled with multiple complaint and University Court hearings as well as elections.
- Downtown Grocery holds grand opening May 5, 2013
  Downtown Grocery is the newest business to call the downtown area home and will hold a grand opening Monday, joining the ranks of other new businesses in a thriving and growing section of Baton Rouge.
- Atheist and LGBT communities see organized action May 5, 2013
  From the third annual Louisiana Queer Conference to the Bayou State’s first secular convention, the University’s LGBT and atheist students saw an increase in organized action within their communities
The Maroon
- Senior Sendoff May 10, 2013
  By: Showcasing a few of Loyola's many graduating students and commemorating their work and efforts. ...
- Letter to the Editor: Column was misguided May 9, 2013
  By: Mary Jane Wherritt Becker Letter to the Editor Loyola Maroon May 8, 2013 Recently, we were made aware of an article that appeared in the Loyola Maroon in late April. ...
- Go fly a kite May 8, 2013
  Take a study break with this activity What you’ll need: this newspaper (click and print the photo) two straws tape scissors string Step 1: Cut one straw down to five inches and the other to 7 1/2 ...
- Video: How to make a King Cake with a member of Loyola Sunday Cooks May 6, 2013
  By: The Maroon...
- The Button Collector part X May 3, 2013
  Swain discovers the secrets of his past and his future With the closing of the door came a silence that lasted for many, many hours. This might seem like a long time to you, but to Swain it was only a moment, for he could not understand how he could feel such distress at
The Lion’s Roar
- Track and field places in SLC May 14, 2013
  The men and women’s track and field team put their best foot forward in the three day Southland Conference May 10 through 12 against several different competing schools. Southeastern’s Track and Field team won four event championships in the Conferen...
- Student-athlete awarded for academic excellence May 14, 2013
  Buck Bernard receives $2,500 scholarship While many consider earning a bachelor’s degree to be difficult, the accomplishment becomes especially challenging and time-consuming for student-athletes. One motivated Lions baseball team pitcher stands out for demonstrating both athletic and academi...
- Lions snap ranked Bearkats’ winning streak May 14, 2013
  Team loses home series, clinches last home game After two losses against the No. 28-ranked Sam Houston State Bearkats, the Lions baseball team managed to defeat the Bearkats in the last home game of the season thanks to good pitching and an aggressive defense. Initially the first game of the serie...
- Words of end-of-semester wisdom May 14, 2013
  Prologue For some reason or another, I feel like making this a little bit informal. And by a little bit, I actually mean in your face, blatant and woefully overstated. The ideas I’m presenting will make sense, but may take some nonsensical introducti...
- Student directors show their skills during theatre class showcase May 14, 2013
  Students from an upper-level theatre course had the opportunity to put their directing skills to practice in a Directing Showcase, which was presented on Tuesday, May 7 in the
Louisiana Record
- Winn-Dixie sued by customer who slipped on water in front of store May 25, 2013
  Charles M. Thomas GRETNA – A local grocery store is being sued by a customer who allegedly slipped on water the was used to water plants in front of the store. Merle LeBlanc filed suit against Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. in the 24th Judicial … Read More »
- Hospital patient who allegedly broke hip after elevator door closed on her sues May 25, 2013
  David GreenbergGRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing a Jefferson Parish hospital for injuries she claims to have received in an incident in an elevator on their premises. Elaine Poillion filed suit against Jefferson Parish Hospital District No. 1, West … Read More »
- Doctor sues former employers after paychecks were stolen and he was allegedly never reimbursed May 25, 2013
  Bradley EgenbergGRETNA – A New Orleans doctor is suing a Jefferson Parish medical group for allegedly reimbursing him after two paychecks they issued to him were stolen and cashed by a third party. Dr. Jeffrey Brumberger filed suit against Gerry A. … Read More »
- City of Baker sued by former police officer May 25, 2013
  urlBATON ROUGE – A police officer is suing the city where he used to work for an alleged violation of federal labor law and wrongful termination. Rodrick Jarreau filed a lawsuit against the City of Baker in the 19th Judicial … Read More »
- Racetrac Customer sues after being struck by a malfunctioning door May 25, 2013
  Stephen F. Armbruster NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a local gas station claiming he was injured after being struck by a malfunctioning door as he attempted to enter the establishment. Dennis Farve filed a lawsuit against Racetrac Petroleum Inc. … Read More »
Louisiana Political Newswire
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Cenla News
- 75% OF YOU DON'T CARE December 9, 2012
- COUNCIL SEAT CAN BE BOUGHT December 5, 2012
- OVER 70 THOUSAND DOLLARS...SO FAR October 30, 2012
- Council At Large Race $$$$$ update October 24, 2012
- Money Pours Into Rubin Campaign October 7, 2012
CenLamar
- UNCONSTITUTIONAL: Bobby Jindal’s “Moon Shot” Implodes May 8, 2013
- Old White Men at the Louisiana Family Forum Continue to Obsess Over Screwing Gays May 5, 2013
- Louisiana State Senator Supports Creationism Law Because Of His Experience With Witch Doctor May 2, 2013
- An Open Letter to Conrad Appel, Chairman of the Louisiana Senate Education Committee April 26, 2013
- Louisiana College President Joe Aguillard Accused of Fraud, Misappropriation, Criminal Misrepresentation April 25, 2013
Louisiana Voice
- Only silence from House and Senate Education committees as fraudulent Course Choice registrations spread like kudzu
- Rep. Richard has money-saving bill: cut state spending on professional, personal, consulting contracts by 10 percent
- Reports surface that DOE Superintendent John White is out the door for Washington to further validate Peter Principle
- Pylant bill would only guarantee constant revenue stream for shady Course Choice providers already circling like vultures
- In the aftermath of killer tornadoes, perhaps it’s time for another reminder to Jindal that teachers are true heroes
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National Hurricane Center Graphical Tropical Weather Outlooks
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 5, 2012
- NHC Eastern Pacific Outlook May 24, 2013
National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 4, 2012
National Hurricane Center (Eastern Pacific)
- There are no tropical cyclones at this time. May 26, 2013
- Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook May 24, 2013
NWS Lake Charles Twitter Feed
- Band of widely scattered thunderstorms from near Village Mills southeast to near Lake Charles. Frequent lightning and gusty winds in storms. 7 hours ago
- It's Day 7 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic is Boating Under the Influence. 1.usa.gov/kW7STQ #lawx #txwx 16 hours ago
- It's Day 6 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic is Thunderstorm Safety. 1.usa.gov/MsNnFT #lawx #txwx 1 day ago
- RT @stevecaparotta: Overturned RV in Morgan City from Police Chief Travis Crouch. #LAwx http://t.co/Qw0mU9gvMw 2 days ago
- 1133am Flood advisory for St Martin Parish. 1-3 Inches of rain has fallen and with more possible. #lawx http://t.co/ww0cXFpBIY 2 days ago
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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Louisiana Issued by the National Weather Service
- Flood Warning issued May 24 at 8:41PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 25, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... ATCHAFALAYA RIVER AT MORGAN CITY AFFECTING ST. MARY PARISH THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE ATCHAFALAYA RIVER AT MORGAN CITY. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
- Flood Warning issued May 24 at 8:39PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 25, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BATON ROUGE AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 24 at 8:39PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 25, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BATON ROUGE AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 24 at 8:28PM CDT until May 25 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS May 25, 2013
  THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS EXTENDED THE * FLOOD WARNING FOR BAYOU DES CANNES AFFECTING... EXTREME WEST CENTRAL ST. LANDRY PARISH IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA... NORTHWESTERN ACADIA PARISH IN SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA... SOUTH CENTRAL EVANGELINE PARISH IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA... * UNTIL 230 PM CDT SATURDAY
- Flood Warning issued May 24 at 8:12PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 25, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI... MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL...ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
AMBER Alert
- ACTIVE AMBER Alert: Luke Towner – Houston,TX May 22, 2013
  Harris County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Amber Alert for missing 18-month-old, Luke Towner. The baby is a white male, approximately 2 feet tall and weighs 26 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. The biological father assaulted the mother and took the child, making threats to kill both himself and the child. They were last seen on Monday, May 20 at t […]
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Forest Park,GA May 22, 2013
  Victim found safe
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Tolleson,AZ May 21, 2013
  Victim found safe, suspect deceased
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Braintree,MA May 21, 2013
  Victims found safe, suspect in custody
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Murfreesboro,TN May 20, 2013
  Child has been recovered safely by Smyrna Police Department. Father is in custody.
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