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Flexible admission standards requested

The House Education Committee advanced a resolution Tuesday asking Louisiana universities to adopt a flexible and holistic admissions approach amid the COVID-19 epidemic. Many students were unable to take the ACT in April since it was cancelled due to the virus.

University of Louisiana graduates listed

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Spring 2020 graduates were recognized for academic achievement – and strength of character – during a record-breaking virtual commencement on Friday.

Tornado kills 1 in Church Point

One person was killed and several others were injured when an apparent tornado touched down in Church Point Sunday night. In addition to the fatality, at least nine people reportedly received injuries ranging from mild to serious in nature.

$2.5M grant to fund home health project at SLCC

South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) is partnering with one of the largest home healthcare organizations in the United States to create a national best practice model for home health education.

Butler chosen to Rural Caucus leadership position

The 63-member Louisiana Rural Caucus has elected Rep. Rhonda Butler of Ville Platte to serve as vice chairman. The group elected Rep. Chris Turner of Ruston to serve as chairman for 2020-2021 and Rep. Kenny Cox of Natchitoches to serve as secretary/treasurer.

Cloud’s advertising bill advances

Senate Bill 395, authored by District 28 State Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek, continues to move through the legislature after approval by a 28-6 vote by the Louisiana Senate on May 15.

Senate OKs bill to limit wreck lawsuits

The Senate voted 29-8 Monday to pass a bill that could lower auto insurance rates by limiting damage suits by people injured in car wrecks. The bill by Sen.

Robbery suspected in stabbing death of man, woman, both 71

A male and female were discovered stabbed death at a residence in the 500 block of Noah Daigle Road in the Richard Community west of Church Point, according to a news release from Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson. The sheriff’s office was notified at 8:25 p.m. Monday.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 19 Carla Denise Coleman, 55, 600 block of E. South Street, Opelousa. Aggravated battery. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Randy W. Firmin, 63, 100 block of Phillips Loop, Palmetto. Sexual battery. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 18 Juvenile, 17, Illegal carrying of weapons, Illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile. Joanna Lafleur, 49, 800 block of East Maple, Eunice. Contributing to the deliquency of juveniles.