Strong storms moved across the Evangeline Parish area, on Monday, March 31. According to unofficial reports, four inches of rain fell in Ville Platte alone. The rainfall caused several city streets to be closed and for several traffic lights to lose service. According to Evangeline Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness, other areas were under water including Beacon Road, in Mamou, as well as the...
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