Hackberry News

HACKBERRY, La. - The body of a 26-year-old Hackberry man has been recovered by state Wildlife and Fisheries Department agents and Cameron Parish officials.

HOLLY BEACH - Before two hurricanes hit in three years, a collection of modest beach houses and trailers along the Gulf known as the "Cajun Riviera" drew thousands for summer weekends of crabbing, beer drinking and kids playing in the surf.

Shrimp boats are docked at Hackberry Seafood in Hackberry, La., on Aug. 19. Gov.

LEEVILLE -- The new Louisiana Highway 1 bridge across Bayou Lafourche in Leeville has 90-degree turns at either end that large trucks can't easily make without crossing into the oncoming lane.

Firefighters are dealing with a wildfire in the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge.

Help may be available for fishermen and seafood dealers in Louisiana affected by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike in 2008.