The frigid temperatures have caused problems with water treatment facilities in many Louisiana towns and cities, and officials have issued boil advisories.
Annette Salter and her son Dudley Salter were in their trailer in Catahoula Parish when it caught fire. The entire house was in flames when the Enterprise and Jonesville Fire Departments responded to the fire.
The Department of Health and Hospitals has lifted the Boil Water Advisory that was put into effect on December 1, 2010. It is no longer necessary for residents of Catahoula to boil their water for cooking or drinking purposes.
(St. Martinville, La.) - Water pressure has been restored in the Catahoula area of St. Martin Parish following a pump malfunction. A boil water order advisory is in effect until further notice and residents are being advised to boil water prior to using it for cooking or drinking purposes...