From Lafourche Parish Government: As Tropical Storm Marco and Laura approach coastal landfall, Parish President Archie Chaisson has issued a Mandatory Evacuation for all residents and businesses South of the Leon Theriot Flood Gate and other low-lying areas. The Mandatory
Two Drivers Charged with DWI During Parish-Wide Curfew for Hurricane Barry
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two DWI arrests were made during a parish-wide curfew for Hurricane Barry. Both drivers had a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit. Shortly after 10 p.m. on Friday, July 12, deputies
UPDATE: LA 1 now OPEN south of Golden Meadow
LA Highway 1 is now OPEN from Golden Meadow to Leeville and Port Fourchon. Per Lafourche Parish Government, the mandatory evacuation for south of the Leon Theriot Locks in Golden Meadow has also been lifted. Residents in that area should
LPSO Administrative Offices to Close for Tropical Storm Barry
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre has announced that the administrative offices of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office shall close at 2:00 PM today (July 12, 2019) in advance of the arrival of Tropical Storm Barry. Offices are set to open
Sheriff Webre Announces Preparations for Tropical Storm Barry
Sheriff Craig Webre reported the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is working with all other parish agencies to closely monitor Tropical Storm Barry as it approaches the coast. The National Weather Service indicated this system could produce 10-20 inches of rain
Lafourche Parish Officials Urge Citizens to Sign up for New Emergency Notification System
Lafourche Parish officials have announced a new emergency alert service immediately available to all residents. The new system is called “Everbridge” and allows citizens to sign up online to receive location-based notifications by a phone call or text message in
LPSO Administrative Offices to Close at Noon on Thursday
Due to pending severe weather, Sheriff Craig Webre has announced Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office administrative offices will close at noon on Thursday, April 18. The offices will remain closed in observance of Good Friday on April 19, 2019. Offices will
LPSO Efforts Continue as Tropical Storm Harvey Approaches
UPDATE: The Lafourche Parish Assessor’s Office will also be closed on Wednesday, August 30, but they will still be answering phone calls. Sheriff Craig Webre reported the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is continuing to monitor roadway conditions and other public safety
Lafourche Parish Officials Urge Citizens to Sign Up for CodeRED Emergency Notifications
As hurricane season begins, Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Lafourche Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle announced a new emergency alert service immediately available to all residents. The system is called “CodeRED” and allows citizens to sign up online to receive
One Dead, Two Injured Following Lightning Strike at Larose Music Festival
Sheriff Craig Webre reported one woman has died, and two others were hospitalized after a lightning strike Friday night at a Larose outdoor music festival. Jacqui Stavis (age 28) of New Orleans was pronounced dead at a local hospital on