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Republicans see path to lower insurance car rates in curbs in court

Two bills that aim to lower car insurance premiums by limiting lawsuits will move to the House and Senate floors after legislative committees approved them this week.

What’s open and what’s closed?

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Monday that Louisiana will move into Phase 1 reopening on May 15. Phase 1 is hoped to last 21 days until June 5, when the state could move into Phase 2.

Why are store shelves empty? AgCenter experts explain

Walk into any grocery store in February and there were aisles of well-stocked shelves with dizzying choices of packaged meats, vegetables, grains, fruits, snacks and treats. The hardest part was deciding which food and which brand to buy Contrast that to grocery shopping now.

Donate to the COVID-19 Community Relief Fund

We’re all in this together. That may be comforting, but it doesn’t change the fact that there are those among us who are in great need.

Class of 2020: Can you hear me now?

Thank you, Class of 2020! It’s an honor to be delivering your college commencement address, even with this awkward Zoom connection. Testing… I’m sorry you and your friends won’t be partying tonight but, when you think about it, today isn’t all bad.

Ill-timed invasion of the murder hornets

The murder hornets don’t stand a chance. We’re still amid a pandemic that has dragged on way too long, producing far too many bizarre, exaggerated doomsday scenarios on social media. Some of our political leaders are enjoying absolute power a little too absolutely.

Trio arrested for theft from crawfish operation

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office investigated a theft money from a local crawfish wholesale business on South Highway 35 near Rayne.

Crowley Police identify shooting suspect

Crowley Police are asking the public’s help in locating the suspect in a shooting here last Friday that left two people injured. Police Chief Jimmy Broussard said police are looking for Sven Rochon, 26, in connection with the incident.

18 of 21 State Parks accepting reservations starting Friday

As Louisiana enters Phase One of the plan for reopening, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser today announced 18 State Parks, all 18 State Historic Sites, and all nine State Museum buildings will reopen starting this weekend under the new guidelines.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 13 Willie Adolph Jones, 29, 200 block of Armide, Eunice. False imprisonment, and simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000.