Bayou Corne News

Last Evacuation Orders Lifted at Louisiana Sinkhole Site

More than four years since a massive sinkhole swallowed trees in Assumption Parish and forced more than 300 residents from their homes officials say it now no longer poses a risk to the public. Assumption Parish officials declared Friday that …

Louisiana Parish Residents Move Out After Sinkhole Settlement

After 21/2 years in sinkhole limbo, life is busy and headed toward change for Bayou Corne, La., homeowners Nick and Brenda Romero. Nick Romero, 66, recently used a homemade pulley system to gingerly lower a scruffy, old-timey trunk to grandson …

Louisiana Sinkhole Appears to be Stabilizing

A leading scientist studying the Bayou Corne-area sinkhole that emerged in an Assumption Parish swamp 18 months ago says the hole has shown signs of stabilizing. The Advocate reports a CB&I hydrogeologist working for the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources …

Options Few for People Displaced by Huge Louisiana Sinkhole

After three months living in a hotel while a sinkhole near his home grows and grows, Carl Dugas has realized he won’t be moving back. When he left Aug. 3, he was willing return, though his wife was dubious about …