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2 storms take aim at Louisiana

The following is from Roger Erickson, warning coordination meteorologist, National Weather Service. Two hurricanes could hit Louisiana next week. Our local impacts of wind, rain, and storm surge will be based on what side of the storm we are on.

Unrestrained driver killed in St. Landry Parish crash

A single-vehicle fatality crash on La. 749 at Grace Street at 3:30 p.m. Friday ultimately took the life of 20-year-old Jason Guillory of Washington, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I. The preliminary investigation revealed Guillory was traveling south on La.

Main Street grants can be paid to additional small businesses

State Treasurer John Schroder announced Thursday all qualifying small businesses now can receive a grant from the Main Street Recovery Program, even if they got prior federal assistance such as a Paycheck Protection Program loan.

The prestige of a three-drawer protractor

It was about this time of year that kids of my generation made our annual pilgrimage to the Five & Ten to pick out supplies for the new school year. It was a regular mini-adventure.

USDA assistance available for crawfish farmers hurt by pandemic

From now until Sept. 11, crawfish farmers can apply for assistance from a U.S. Department of Agriculture program to compensate them for losses related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Outgoing parish president urges Reed as interim

Outgoing St. Landry Parish President Bill Fontenot has recommended the Parish Council name Van Reed as the interim president. Reed, of Eunice, is serving as the director of Emergency Preparedness and public information officer for parish government. He was appointed to the position by Fontenot.

COVID-19 batters Acadian Baptist Center

There was reason for celebration at the Acadian Baptist Center where a new worship center was completed in May, but then coronavirus pandemic hit. James Newsom, center director, describes it as the “best of worlds and the worst of worlds.

Get It Growing: Why won’t my figs ripen?

Fig season is well underway, and many fig varieties are wrapping up their production while others are still producing and ripening. Fig season can begin in Louisiana as early as mid-June and end as late as early October, depending on the varieties.

Opelousas woman sentenced to 5 years for federal drug charges

Acting U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that Dinah Manuel, 31, of Opelousas, Louisiana, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Robert R.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 21 Phillip Wayne Dewoody, 53, 1600 block of Kerr Street, Opelousas. First -degree rape. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana State Police.