Specialist: Remain cautious as first phase of reopening begins
BATON ROUGEAs Louisiana begins its first phase of reopening the economy following weeks of a stay-at-home order, people will need to continue to take certain precautions to prevent the continued spread...
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Library to offer curbside service
CROWLEYThe Acadia Parish Library has announced that starting Monday, May 18, it will be offering curbside service at all of its branches. Requests will be taken by phone and patrons will be allowed to...
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University recognizes top scholars as Outstanding Master’s Graduates
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Spring 2020 Outstanding Master’s Graduates are, from left: Overall Outstanding Master’s Graduate Olivia LaHaye, Department of Civil Engineering; Tyler...
View ArticleUL System drops tuition for adults returning to school
Dan Boudreaux, The AdvocateIn an initiative to encourage adults who didn’t complete their degree to return to school, the University of Louisiana System has lowered its tuition across its nine schools...
View ArticleCommittee rejects letting communities establish unique worker leave mandates
David Jacobs, The Center SquareBATON ROUGEA Louisiana House of Representatives committee on Thursday rejected a bill that would have allowed parish and local governments to establish leave policies for...
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A blast from the past
One of the earliest ‘Battling Bears’ buses found near DeRidderOne of the earliest Church Point Battling Bears buses was recently discovered in a wooded area in Beauregard Parish after being parked...
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Double murder investigated in Richard
Sheriff: Man and woman apparently stabbed to deathLSN STAFF PHOTO Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 500 block of Noah Daigle Road in Richard Monday night to investigate an apparent double...
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LDH: Monday spike in COVID-19 cases in area attributed to migrant workers at...
BATON ROUGEOn Tuesday, the Louisiana Department of Health reported 35,038 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state. This includes 329 additional cases than were reported on Monday. A total of 2,458...
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Memorial Day event is planned
CROWLEYA community Memorial Day program is being planned for Monday, May 25, in Levy Park. Charlotte Jeffers and Ann Mire are spearheading plans for the event that will memorialize all veterans and...
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Parishwide advisory committee to be formed
CROWLEYThe Acadia Parish Police Jury, along with the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce, are announcing the creation of the Acadia Parish Business Advisory Committee. The purpose of this committee is to...
View ArticleAPSO Daily Bookings: May 11 - 14
CROWLEYMay 11• Emily Beth Istre, South Jules Street, Morse: Arrested by APSO for distribution of Schedule III narcotics ($20,000 bond).• Kunhan Abro, Margaret Street, Rayne: Arrested by APSO for felony...
View ArticleSLCC chosen for historic healthcare project
LAFAYETTESouth Louisiana Community College (SLCC) is partnering with one of the largest home healthcare organizations in the United States to create a national best practice model for home health...
View ArticleEnsminger files wrongful death lawsuit
LAFAYETTEThe widower of the late WDSU sports reporter Carley McCord has filed a lawsuit in Lafayette related to McCord’s December 2019 death. McCord, the pilot and three other passengers were killed...
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P.J., sheriff to discuss health care for inmates
Jury sets special meeting tonightSteve Bandy, Managing EditorCROWLEYThe Acadia Parish Police Jury will meet in special session Wednesday (today) to discuss — and possibly take action on —a plan that...
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Police, Crime Stoppers seeking info on shooting
CROWLEYDetectives with the Crowley Police Department are seeking information regarding the shooting death of a juvenile that occurred just after midnight on May 15. The victim, Emori Carter, 17, of...
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CHS Class of ’20 honored
Hundreds turn out for community parade hereSteve Bandy, Managing EditorCROWLEYAt 2 p.m. Saturday the church bells chimed, the police/fire sirens blared, the clouds parted and the parade honoring...
View ArticleFormer Garan plant to house meat packing facility
CHURCH POINTThe sale of the old Garan plant here was finalized last week, and work to convert the structure into a meat packing facility is scheduled to begin in the next few weeks. Church Point Mayor...
View ArticleTornado victim ID’d by Sheriff’s Office
CHURCH POINTThe Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office has identified the lone victim of Sunday night’s storm in Church Point as 27-year-old Latreka Dominick. Dominick’s brother says she was killed when a...
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Narcotics arrests announced by Acadia Sheriff’s Office
CROWLEYA number of narcotics arrests have been announced by the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office.“As our deputies stayed busy during the pandemic, so did our narcotics agents,” said Sheriff K.P. Gibson....
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Deadline for Congressional Art Competition extended to May 28
Maria Dutile’s “Remains” was selected as the winner of the 2019 Third District Congressional Art Competition.BATON ROUGEEach spring, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors an art competition for...
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