I-10 East was opened late Monday afternoon after being closed most of the day following a collision early today between two 18-wheelers near MIlepost 91 between Rayne and Duson.
State Police said traffic was detoured along La. 35.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said construction of the new Cross Bayou Weir, located in the Larto-Saline Complex south of here, is complete.
The water control structure is now closed, allowing the lake to refill and return to pool stage with adequate rainfall.
Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle of Breaux Bridge says he will run for governor next year.
The 52-year-old Republican said Thursday he has decided to make the race.
Former Vermilion Parish Sheriff Euda Delcambre (with cowboy hat) climbs down the pile of debris. The water tower sits on top of the debris.
Oct. 3 marks the 50th Anniversary of Hurricane Hilda making landfall in Louisiana and it left a tragic mark on the town of Erath.
Approximately 20,000 grass carp were released into the Spring Bayou complex Thursday as part of the overall management plan for the local recreational lake.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries began releasing the fish at 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 2.
