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Coronavirus rescue bill approved; $2 trillion to assist citizens, businesses
President approves La. disaster declarationLisa Soileaux, Rayne Acadian-TribuneWednesday, March 25, 2020Shortly after midnight Wednesday morning, the White House and Senate leaders of both major...
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Rayne High Teen Scene March honorees
MARCH HONOREES - Rayne High School student and teacher honorees for the month of January during the 2019-2020 school year are, from left, freshman Treasure Daigle, sophomore Taylor Smith, teacher...
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Wolves sweep top honors on 4-4A All-District Team
Rayne High's Leon Smith District 4-4A MVPWednesday, March 25, 2020RAYNE - In a league with traditional powers Washington-Marion and LaGrange, the Rayne Wolves weren’t predicted to finish anywhere near...
View ArticleUSA Rice asked Edwards to classify food, agriculture essential for national...
WASHINGTON, D.C.As states develop responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. rice industry has asked governors in the major rice-producing states to follow guidance from the Department of Homeland...
View ArticleLSP: Stop spreading rumors you read on social media
BATON ROUGEState Police and other law enforcement agencies have been inundated with phone calls pertaining to rumors of road closures related to mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Lt. Nick Manale says...
View ArticleDCFS child support enforcement services still available statewide
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services are continuing to provide services online to those needing to make payments. DCFS Child Support Enforcement staff continues to work even as...
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Take safety precautions while enjoying the outdoors
BATON ROUGEGetting outdoors is a great way to alleviate stress and stay active. But as authorities urge people to do their part to limit the spread of coronavirus, it’s important to keep safety in mind...
View ArticleNew order: Louisiana Supreme Court addresses ‘potential jail overcrowding’
BATON ROUGEIn response to Gov. John Bel Edwards’ Stay-at-Home order issued Sunday, the Louisiana Supreme Court has issued an amended order for the state’s district and juvenile courts. The newest order...
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La. expands child care aid program to COVID-19 support workers
Workers deemed critical to the COVID-19 response in Louisiana can now take advantage of the Louisiana Department of Education’s popular childcare assistance program.David Jacobs, The Center SquareBATON...
View ArticleState parks, historic sites temporarily closed to the public
BATON ROUGEEffective Tuesday at 5 p.m., all buildings and overnight facilities at Louisiana State Parks are temporarily closed, as are all buildings at all state historic sites. This action is taken...
View ArticleLDWF still offering boating education courses online
BATON ROUGEThe Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is reminding citizens that they still offer two online options to complete the mandatory boater education course. LDWF offers approved...
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Coronavirus spread in Louisiana becoming 2nd fastest in nation
Leo Honeycutt, Special to Post-SignalBATON ROUGEIt’s official. The United States on Thursday eclipsed China, Italy, and 170 other countries for the most cases of Coronavirus. The U.S. is now zooming...
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Report: Crime down in Acadia Parish
Only narcotics violations show increase during last four yearsSteve Bandy, Managing EditorACADIA PARISHWith the exception of narcotics violations, overall crime in Acadia Parish has decreased in the...
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APSB seeks OK for new meal plan for students
If OK’d, meals would be delivered directly to students’ homesDesiray Seaux, Staff WriterCROWLEYThe Acadia Parish School System is applying for an alternative emergency meals program after halting the...
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Gov. Edwards, university experts link Mardi Gras to spread of coronavirus
Acadia reports third confirmed case of COVID-19BATON ROUGENobody want to believe it — or even hear it — but Gov. John Bel Edwards and some Louisiana researchers believe that New Orleans’ Mardi Gras...
View ArticleChildren’s activity book to be included Sunday
ACADIA PARISHIn conjunction with Louisiana State Newspapers publications in Acadia Parish and more than 30 participating sponsors, The Crowley Post-Signal will include a children’s activity booklet in...
View Article‘Jennings 8’ person of interest dead
JENNINGSFrankie Richard, 64, died of natural causes in the Baton Rouge area on March 22. Richard, a suspected pimp and drug dealer, was notoriously known for being named a person of interest in the...
View ArticleUL confirms student tested positive for COVID-19
LAFAYETTEIn an open letter to students, UL President, Dr. Joseph Savoie, informed the University community that a student has been diagnosed with COVID-19. He explained that the student does not reside...
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