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Mayor closes parks
Tim MonceauxCROWLEYMayor Tim Monceaux on Tuesday announced the closure of all city parks in Crowley.“To minimize coronavirus exposure, effective immediately, all public parks are officially closed...
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Trahan announces additional changes to City Court dates
CROWLEYCity Judge M’elise Trahan has announced a number of scheduling changes in court dates in the wake of the extension of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ stay-at-home order. Court dates have been postponed...
View ArticleLouisiana leads U.S. in COVID testing
Tests administered unevenlyLEO HONEYCUTT BATON ROUGEWhile Louisiana’s COVID-19 case count appears to be leveling off, Governor John Bel Edwards Tuesday warned of taking slightly better numbers to mean...
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COVID-19 death toll in nursing homes jumps; cases ID’d in 70
BATON ROUGEThe death toll from the new coronavirus in Louisiana’s nursing homes and long-term senior care facilities shot to 103 Monday, up from 60 on Friday, when the state announced it would no...
View ArticleDeadline to submit ACT score for TOPS extended
To say this has been a “unique” year for graduating seniors is an understatement. With many schools’ actual graduation ceremonies still up in the air, students and parents are now looking ahead to...
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Acadia Parish Library expands weekday digital programming
Librarian Bernie Sarver reads Mary Alice Fontenot’s “Clovis Crawfish and His Friends” during Children’s Story Time.CROWLEYThis week, the Acadia Parish Library changed up its digital programming to...
View ArticleStine increases hourly wages with ‘Pat-On-the-Back Pay’
New safety efforts also implemented in response to pandemicSULPHURStine, Inc., has announced additional actions taken at all 11 locations to further protect and provide for both their associates and...
View ArticleAuto insurance relief could be on the way for Louisiana drivers
BATON ROUGEInsurer Allstate Corp. announced Monday it’s refunding some $600 million to customers for car insurance premiums because of a drop in accident claims it credits to people staying at home...
View ArticleFederal Reserve to backstop Paycheck Protection Program loans
WASHINGTON, D.C.The Federal Reserve will backstop the Small Business Administration’s emergency loan program, as lenders continue to work through logistical challenges in disbursing money to Main...
View ArticleFood animal veterinarians face misunderstood challenges
BATON ROUGEFood animal veterinarians are vital for the health and well-being of our nation’s food supply. But the profession faces challenges that are not well understood, which ultimately impacts the...
View ArticleCleco shares tips to manage energy usage during pandemic
PINEVILLECleco is offering energy-saving tips to help customers manage their usage as more people are home for extended periods of time in compliance with the governor’s statewide “stay-at-home” order...
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Edwards: Curve beginning to flatten
LOUISIANAAlthough Louisiana saw its highest single-day death toll duplicated Tuesday and Wednesday, Gov. John Bel Edwards said he believed the state could be witnessing the beginning of the coronavirus...
View ArticleIs curve flattening?
Testing remains an issue.LEO HONEYCUTT BATON ROUGEEast Baton Rouge Parish is Louisiana's most populated parish. U.S. 2020 Census estimates rank EBR in 1st place with 440,000 residents.Jefferson Parish...
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Mayor urges continued vigilance during holiday
Tim MonceauxCROWLEYWith the approach of the Easter holiday, Mayor Tim Monceaux is repeating his plea to the citizens of Crowley to remain vigilant in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.“As we...
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Edwards: Curve beginning to flatten
LOUISIANAAlthough Louisiana saw its highest single-day death toll duplicated Tuesday and Wednesday, Gov. John Bel Edwards said he believed the state could be witnessing the beginning of the coronavirus...
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Ms. Helen’s still serving hot meals to less fortunate
What Barry Trumps (far left of serving line) calls “the core group” of volunteers serves up plates at Ms. Helen’s Soup Kitchen in the Redemptorist School Cafeteria Wednesday.Steve Bandy, Managing...
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Acadia Parish records third COVID-19 death
ACADIA PARISHThe third death tied to the coronavirus pandemic has been recorded in Acadia Parish. According to figures released by the Louisiana Department of Health, the number of confirmed cases in...
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Louisiana crawfish farmers take a hit from COVID-19
With restaurant closed and large gatherings prohibited by the coronavirus pandemic, crawfish farmers across Southwest Louisiana are suffering.Lesley Dixon, USA RiceSOUTHWEST LOUISIANASpring in...
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Police seek information on video poker scammer here
Sought in connection with alleged monetary instrument abuse.CROWLEYDetectives with the Crowley Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for monetary...
View ArticleLa. Tech honor roll
Louisiana Tech University has announced the names of students on its Winter 2019-20 quarter president’s and dean’s honor lists. Students whose names are followed by an asterisk earned recognition as...
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