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Pet policy changed at state parks

Pets have always been welcome to enjoy the trails and outdoor spaces at Louisiana State Parks, but they were not allowed to overnight with their owners in cabins until now. Lt. Gov.

Hurricane Laura impacts ability to collect blood donations

The closure of Vitalant’s blood donation centers and the cancellation of all mobile blood drives through Friday, has resulted in the loss of over 260 anticipated donations. However, during a storm, the use of blood in hospitals to help save the lives of patients does not stop.

St. Landry Parish extends curfew

St. Landry Parish Government has extended the parish-wide curfew until further notice to allow clean up and utility crews to complete their work safely.  There are numerous reports throughout the parish of downed powerlines and trees, as well as flood roadways.

Gov. Edwards signs order extending Phase Two and other restrictions in Louisiana until Sept. 11

Gov. John Bel Edwards signed an order today that extends Phase Two and the statewide mask mandate, closure of bars to on-site consumption and gathering size limits in Louisiana for another two weeks, until September 11, 2020.

La. farmers rushing harvest before Hurricane Laura hits

North Louisiana farmers are rushing to get their corn crop out of the field before Hurricane Laura hits, and so far, the crop looks good.   Laura also has the potential to inflict serious damage to the state’s soybean crop.

Curfew, burn ban issued in t. Landry Parish

St. Landry Parish has issued a parish-wide curfew beginning Wednesday 26 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., and again on Thursday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. The curfew applies to pedestrian and vehicular traffic except essential emergency vehicles and personnel.

Storm cleanup resources available from LSU AgCenter

Louisiana homeowners who need guidance on cleaning up and making repairs following Hurricane Laura can turn to information from the LSU AgCenter LaHouse Home and Landscape Resource Center.

Prepare ahead to keep food safe

With Hurricane Laura expected to make landfall on the coast of Louisiana, many residents in the state may find themselves without electricity. The safety of refrigerated and frozen foods is always a concern following extended power outages.

Hurricane can harry crawfish production

Widespread flooding from Hurricane Laura could affect crawfish production for the upcoming season, but the extent of any damage will depend on whether crawfish producers are able to get the unwanted water off their fields in a timely manner.

Farmers prepare for Laura

Farmers are preparing for Hurricane Laura by getting their crops out of the fields and moving livestock away from coastal areas. A previous storm that hit the Cameron Parish coast almost 15 years ago is being used as a reference with expectations Laura will bring a devastating storm surge.