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7 days ago
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Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office seeks help finding missing teen
IBERIA PARISH, La. () – The is requesting assistance from the public in locating Rhia Manuel, a 15-year-old girl, who has been reported as a runaway juvenile. Officials said Manuel was last seen today at approximately 4:30 p.m. at her residence in the 4100 block of Relius Ransonet Road in Iberia Parish. She is described as having waist length black braids, and brown eyes and standing approximately 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. She is possibly wearing a grey shirt and black shorts. Anyone with information regarding Manuel's whereabouts is urged to contact the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office. Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office seeks help finding missing teen College basketball player killed, two others injured in Camp County shooting Louisiana lawmakers seek to address insurance crisis with Fortified Roof Grant Bill ahead of hurricane season City of New Iberia invests in drainage improvements Michigan couple wins lottery jackpot on wedding anniversary Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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7 days ago
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City of New Iberia invests in drainage improvements
NEW IBERIA, La () — Multiple projects are underway and are coming soon to New Iberia to tackle drainage issues the city continues to have every heavy downpour. Following the recent rainstorm that caused major flooding in the city, new Iberia Government is taking action to prevent it from happening again. New Iberia District 4 Councilman David Merrill said this is 'Very important because if you notice around our area, we have a lot of areas that had flooding going on.' Ditches are being dug up, coulees are being cleared, and other projects are under way in the areas that need it the most like a three-acre detention pond in district one that will help water drain into. 'This is going to be a big difference for residents that flood right here,' Brooke Marcotte, District 1 councilwoman said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Many of the projects are being funded from an American Rescue Plan Act grant. Both Marcotte and Merrill remind the community that while the government works slowly, progress is being made. 'Yeah, we're doing everything we can,' said Merrill. 'The mayor is doing everything possible to make sure that all the citizens get taken care of. Each one of us as council people, we're all working together to get that information to them as quick as possible.' Marcotte said, 'We're working on everything we're doing as quickly as we can, but everything has a process, unfortunately, and it's a long process.' Louisiana lawmakers seek to address insurance crisis with Fortified Roof Grant Bill ahead of hurricane season City of New Iberia invests in drainage improvements Michigan couple wins lottery jackpot on wedding anniversary Lafayette educator retires after over 50 years dedicated to inspiring students The Big Mac was nearly called something entirely different Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
