By — Tom Bearden Tom Bearden Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/amid-flooding-threat-in-louisiana-not-all-obeying-evacuation-order Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Amid Flooding Threat in Louisiana, Not All Obeying Evacuation Order World May 16, 2011 12:44 PM EDT In Krotz Springs, La., the Mississippi River threatens to inundate local homes and businesses, but not everyone is heeding the call to evacuate the area. Tune in to Monday’s NewsHour for Bearden’s full report on the threat of flooding. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Tom Bearden Tom Bearden Tom Bearden joined the NewsHour in 1985 as a Correspondent based in Denver and has done extensive reporting on commercial aviation, the environment, immigration, the military, technology, science, and various natural disasters.
In Krotz Springs, La., the Mississippi River threatens to inundate local homes and businesses, but not everyone is heeding the call to evacuate the area. Tune in to Monday’s NewsHour for Bearden’s full report on the threat of flooding. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now