40-year-old Medora Lynn Burgess of Natchez, Mississippi, has been identified as the person who died after her SUV ran off Interstate 10 westbound near Louisiana Avenue just after 4:00 AM Wednesday morning. A toddler who was also in the vehicle did survive the crash and only suffered moderate injuries.
Whether it's two separated or divorced parents meeting to exchange a child or two or more people meeting to handle an item bought online, St. Martin Parish now has a safe place set up for its residents.
Because of the rising river levels and recent heavy rains, St. Martin Parish President Chester Cedars has declared a State Of Emergency for Lower St. Martin Parish.
Our media partners at KATC-TV3 are reporting that St. Martin Parish is opting in to reopening bars in the parish. A declaration was issued on September 30th by Parish President Chester Cedars that stated the parish has opted in.