St. Mary Parish issues mandatory evacuation for lower parish

FRANKLIN, La. (KLFY) — Parish President David Hanagriff has issued a mandatory evacuation for areas south of Intracoastal Waterway, including:

• Ashton
• Freetown Rd.
• Glencoe
• Louisa
• South of La. 83 at Cypremort Road
• Residents along Kelly Canal

Hanagriff said if you had any flooding for hurricanes Barry or Rita, or if you are near any waterway, a voluntary evacuation is being ordered.