coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Governor’s stay-at-home order tightest restrictions

After Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a statewide stay at home order that took effect Monday, St. Landry Parish government offices announced a new round of anti-coronavirus measures.

City operations overcome lockdown

Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot said the city continues to provide services despite its offices being locked off from public access due to the coronavirus, COVID-19. The public is asked to refrain from close contact with city employees, he said.

St. Landry Parish begins curfew

St. Landry Parish will begin a parish-wide adult and juvenile curfew every day from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. effective today until April 12 or the end of the state’s Stay at Home Order as part of the response to the outbreak of COVID-19, the coronavirus.

Gov. Edwards requests major disaster declaration for Louisiana to combat the spread of COVID-19

Gov. John Bel Edwards is requesting a major disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana as the number of cases of COVID-19 grows and the state’s efforts to combat the spread of illness intensifies.

Critical employees offered break on child care

In response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, the Louisiana Department of Education Monday opened the Child Care Assistance Program to support essential critical infrastructure personnel.