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Cleco shares tips to help customers reduce energy usage during hot summer months

With heat advisories in effect for parts of Louisiana, Cleco customers can reduce their energy consumption by following some simple tips. Tips to conserve energy: Cooling — Set thermostat to 78 degrees or higher, if possible.

White House webinar spotlights UL Lafayette vaccination incentives campaign

The White House COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge thinks the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s “Don’t Wait. Vaccinate!” incentives program is a capital idea.

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Charlene Richard Mass is Aug. 11 The Charlene Richard Foundation has announced the date of the Annual Mass of Petition marking the 62nd anniversary of the death of Charlene Marie Richard. The mass will be offered at 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at St. Edward Church in Richard. The Rev.

Mask mandate in place at St. Landry Parish Courthouse

A mask mandate has been implemented in the St. Landry Parish Courthouse common areas and courtrooms, Parish President Jessie Bellard said. The restriction is in response to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the parish and state.

Masks are back

St. Landry Parish public schools are likely to require face masks in most settings when classes reopen Aug. 18. The School Board is to make a decision at its Aug. 5 meeting. “I definitely know that we want the students to be in the classroom learning. We don’t want them online.

PASA oerformances begin Sept. 20

Performing Arts Serving Acadiana (PASA) launches its first season, staging a comeback as one of the first to reopen the Heymann Performing Arts Center this September with nationally and internationally acclaimed performing arts entertainment.

United Way of Acadiana opens nominations for the 2021 Women Who Mean Business Awards

United Way of Acadiana announces nominations are now open for the 2021 Women Who Mean Business Awards, presented by Home Bank.

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Food Bank is in need The Eunice Food Bank is in need of volunteers and plastic grocery bags. Call 337-457-7541 or Mary Ann Guillory at 337-305-0876 at the food bank. Farmers’ Market open Saturday, Wednesday The Eunice Farmers’ Market is open from 9 a.m.

Constance brought dreams of treasure

As you drive along Highway 82 next to the Gulf in Cameron Parish, the name Constance keeps popping up. Constance Bayou is just west of the Vermilion Parish line, and runs generally north from Big Constance Lake.

Eunice, Northwest High students attend NASA Astro Camp

UL Lafayette brought NASA Astro Camp to St. Landry Parish. Central Creativity partnered with NASA to bring students in grades 7th to 12th a fun-filled science camp July 12-16 at Northwest High School. Students learned that going to space isn’t just jumping on a rocketship and going to the moon.