Sabine Parish authorities have evacuated residents due to another wildfire that began earlier today. The fire is located right behind the new North Sabine Fire Station east of Zwolle. Firefighters contained two wildfires this week that left at least eight houses destroyed or heavily damaged.
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The proposed passenger rail line from New Orleans to Baton Rouge receives $20 million in federal funding left from the Road Home program from the Edwards administration. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne
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The $20 million will be used towards the state’s match for a federal grant that can help pay for the project.
The State Fire Marshal is investigating a fatal house and brush fire that resulted in the discovery of a body in Franklinton on Thursday. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says investigators believe the blaze may have started outside of the home.