APSO Daily Bookings: May 24 - 26
CROWLEYMay 24• Ryan Michael Arceneaux, South Second Street, Iota: Arrested by Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office for aggravated criminal damage to property ($5,000 bond).May 25• Natasha Lynn Magnon, Leslie...
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Barousse, Stomas reach agreement
‘No communication in any form or fashion’Steve Bandy, Managing EditorCROWLEYAfter more than two hours of testimony Monday, the various parties involved reached agreement in the harassment and stalking...
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Edwards: Louisiana ready for Phase 2
Governor urges caution as state enters next phase of re-openingBATON ROUGEGov. John Bel Edwards announced Monday afternoon that Louisiana will be transitioning to Phase 2 of the reopening process...
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National Guard to continue free COVID-19 testing at Acadia sites
CROWLEYFree COVID-19 testiing for residents of Acadia parish continues this week. In partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health/Office of Public Health and the Acadia Parish Police Jury, the...
View ArticleLSU Eunice awards Spring 2020 graduates
EUNICELSU Eunice awarded 222 degrees following the completion of the Spring 2020 semester. The graduates will be celebrated on Aug. 15 in a special commencement ceremony inside the HPRE Center. Acadia...
View ArticleAcadiana Delegation elects slate of officers
BATON ROUGEThe Acadiana Delegation has re-elected Rep. Mike Huval to serve as chairman for 2020. Huval, R-Breaux Bridge, was first elected chairman in 2017.“I am very proud to continue with this...
View ArticleLouisiana House doubles daily pay rate for civil trial jurors as talk turns...
David Jacobs, The Center SquareBATON ROUGEA formerly low-profile attempt to raise juror pay turned into another argument about tort reform in the Louisiana House of Representatives Thursday. Senate...
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Civil legal aid organizations offer free services for pandemic-related needs
In addition to health and economic concerns, many Louisianans are facing legal issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Louisiana’s civil legal aid organizations continue to provide free legal services...
View ArticleLHC releases $13.9 million for energy assistance
BATON ROUGEOn Monday, the Louisiana Housing Corporation announced that $13.9 million in Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds are available. The LIHEAP funding, awarded through the...
View ArticleFishing licenses for 2020-2021 available now
BATON ROUGEFishing licenses for 2020-2021 became available for purchase yesterday, June 1. While current licenses will not expire until June 30, the La. Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries reminds anglers...
View ArticleDepartment of Revenue waives penalties for March and April state sales tax...
BATON ROUGEDue to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is waiving penalties for state sales tax returns due in April and May. The penalty relief...
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Four more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Acadia Parish
BATON ROUGEThe number of COVID-19 cases in Acadia parish increased by four since Monday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 428 since the pandemic began. One more death was attributed to...
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T.S. Christobal third storm this season
System likely to impact La. coast this weekendOn Monday, the first official day of the Atlantic hurricane season, the third system of the year formed in the Bay of Campeche in the extreme southwestern...
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Acadia school employees to incur insurance premium bump
Desiray Seaux, Staff WriterCROWLEYEmployees of the Acadia Parish School System will see an increase in insurance premiums for the coming year. At its monthly meeting Monday, the Acadia Parish School...
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Crime Stoppers, APSO asking public’s help to locate fugitive
Bradley DriskillCROWLEYDeputies with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office are asking the public’s help to locate Bradley Jake Driskill. Driskill is described as a white male, 33 years of age, 6 feet-1...
View ArticleTech releases Spring 2020 honor rolls
RUSTONLouisiana Tech University has announced the names of students on its Spring 2020 quarter president’s and dean’s honor lists. Elizabeth Ann Kibodeaux of Rayne was named to the president’s honor...
View ArticleAPSO Daily Bookings: May 28 - 30
CROWLEYMay 28• Jonathan Kendall Smith, E. B North Street, Rayne: Arrested by Rayne Police Department for possession of Schedule II narcotics ($20,000 bond); possession of controlled dangerous substance...
View ArticlePhase 2 will increase business activity
BATON ROUGEGov. John Bel Edwards’ announcement Monday that Louisiana will move to Phase 2 of the White House’s reopening strategy on Friday, June 5, will mean increased business opportunities across...
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Cleco urges hurricane preparedness as season gets underway
Atlantic season June 1 - Nov. 30PINEVILLEThe Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season officially began Monday, June 1, and Cleco is reminding customers to be prepared. The season ends Nov. 30.“We’re asking our...
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Tort reform bill back during special session
Legislators also vote to move $300M from federal relief funds to aid businessSen. Kirk Talbot, R-River Ridge, failed to reach a compromise with the governor Monday on his bill involving auto insurance...
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