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St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 24-26 Sarah Marks, 30, 2100 block of George Drive, Opelousas.

Gerald Anthony Soileau Sr.

Gerald Anthony Soileau, Sr. passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the age of 74. No Services have been planned at this time. Gerald is survived by his wife, Dorothy Fontenot Soileau; one son, Gerald Anthony Soileau, Jr.

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.

Cleco warns customers to beware of fraudulent phone calls

Scammers are targeting Cleco customers again, and the company wants customers to know the signs to protect themselves.

French, Spanish teacher welcomed to Louisiana

The Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL) and the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) welcomed 80 teachers from around the world this week to work in Louisiana public schools starting in the 2021-2022 school year.

La. 757, three-tenths of a mile north of U.S. 190, St. Landry Parish to close on Wednesday

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that La. 757, three-tenths of a mile north of U.S. 190, in St. Landry Parish will be closed at the railroad crossing on Wednesday for railroad crossing repairs. The work is estimated to take place from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Louisiana 211 launches Opioid Crisis Referral and Crisis Texting Program

In the last 18 months, the number of opioid overdoses has skyrocketed in Louisiana and many in need don’t know where to turn for help. Louisiana 211 is stepping up to connect Louisianans with help and resources.

Master Farmer program celebrating 20 years

The Louisiana Master Farmer Program is celebrating 20 years of existence, and the program is getting a new “toolbox” that will help spread the message of conservation and environmental stewardship.

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.

Travel, housing driving central Louisiana economy

Travel and housing are driving the central Louisiana economy, according to the Louisiana State University of Alexandria College of Business July issue of the CENLA Economic Dashboard. “Travelers are taking to the skies again,” says Dr. Randall Dupont, dean of the LSUA College of Business.