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1 day ago · WESTLAKE, La. (KPLC) - I-10 Eastbound is currently closed near the Westlake exit, according to DOTD. The reason for the closure is not currently known but DOTD says it is due to an “incident.”. I-10 East is closed at LA 378 (Exit 27) due to an incident. Congestion is approaching 3 miles. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.
Jan 18, 2019 · WATCH LIVE: Post-election news conference with President Trump, House Dem. Nancy Pelosi
3 teens injured in early morning shooting that stemmed from mom finding daughter’s boyfriend in her bed, police say. Friday marks the end of the school year for many Memphis-Shelby County School students, but for three local teens, they spent the day in the hospital after being shot.
May 14, 2024 · The NWS estimates the Sulphur tornado had a max width of 200 yards and traveled 3.4 miles. It touched down at 4:41 p.m. and ended at 4:45 p.m. “An EF-2 tornado touched down north of Village Orphanage Road in Sulphur, then tracked southeast damaging homes and businesses,” the NWS survey reads.
Jan 26, 2022 · Westlake, LA (KPLC) - An explosion at Westlake Chemical’s south plant Wednesday morning was felt throughout the area and caused a plume of smoke that stretched across the sky. Plant officials say an empty Ethylene Dichloride tank exploded around 10:45 a.m. The cause is under investigation.
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