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Fish … or clean up
Huey Long, the “Kingfish”, wouldn’t like it. The former Louisiana Governor and U.S. Senator was best known for his Share the Wealth Program under the Motto “Every Man A King” (Boy, he would feel back at home in Louisiana these days). Thus, he became the “Kingfish”. Sorry, Kingfish. Move over. Come April 2, 2016, there … Continue reading
He is Risen!
Matthew 28:18-20 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything … Continue reading
Great crappie fishing, no Joshin’
Crappie fishing on Lake D’Arbonne the past few years has attracted a lot of media attention, fishing visitors from all over the country and the biggest crappie tournaments ever held in Louisiana. Now, it has attracted a newcomer to the lake who is turning fishing into more than fun. He’s trying to make a living … Continue reading
Unbelievable!
Unbelievable. It’s still bad everywhere. The floods have affected so many people; so many communities. And the recovery hasn’t even started yet. Area lakes and rivers have not seen this kind of statewide flooding since 1991. Maybe not even then. From Shreveport to Mer Rouge across the north. Floodwaters have covered homes and businesses that … Continue reading
Albritton, Dalrymple Major League champs
Just two days after Lake D’Arbonne was reopened to boat traffic following a week of closure due to historic high water, a group of talented local and area bass anglers got the bass fishing kicked off in style. Jamie Albritton and Scott Dalrymple took the win at the 1st D’Arbonne Major League Fishing tournament Saturday … Continue reading
Lake open; Where’s Freddy?
Lake D’Arbonne was apparently opened to boating again Wednesday afternoon after the lake barely edged below the 83-foot flood level at the spillway gauge.The reading was 82.9 at 6 p.m. Wednesday. I don’t like to second guess, but I have to say, I wish we would have waited for another foot drop before doing this. … Continue reading
FEMA includes Union
updated at 4:49 p.m. Tuesday We just got word that FEMA has included Union Parish in its list of parishes officially declared disaster areas. Congressman Ralph Abraham, M.D., R-Alto, announced Tuesday afternoon, March 16, that the President has declared an 16 additional parishes federal disaster areas due to recent flooding, according to FEMA. Union is … Continue reading
Lake going down…
updated at 8:30 p.m. Monday Normally, we would be getting all up in arms at Lake D’Arbonne if the lake was reaching 84.5 feet. Now, we’re rejoicing that it is there instead of 90 feet! The lake continues to fall. The USGS graph showed it at 84.5 feet at the 8 p.m. reading. It’s predicted … Continue reading
Monday – fall continues
updated at 1:45 Monday, March 14 Lake D’Arbonne continues a steady fall. The USGS chart is up and running again this morning. As of 12:45 p.m. Monday the lake is at 85 feet. The crest was on Saturday at 89.89. The USGS information has been an invaluable tool during this flooding, first by predicting the … Continue reading
Sunday night update
updated 9:00 p.m. Sunday, March 13 Lake D’Arbonne continues to fall. We got some heavy rain in the area beginning just a few minutes ago. It is not anticipated that these will have a serious impact on the lake at this point. The USGS gauge on Lake D’Arbonne that has been giving us great numbers … Continue reading
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