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Baseball great Babe Ruth beat Spanish Flu… twice

In 1918, an influenza panic much like today’s COVID-19 struck the nation. The Spanish flu, as it was often called, killed at least 50 million victims worldwide, and 675,000 in the U.S.

Survive the supermarket with social distancing

As we adjust our daily schedules to the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, many families are suffering from acute boredom.

ACLU seeks release from Louisiana prison of inmates at high risk of COVID-19

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the Federal Bureau of Prisons, seeking the release of inmates at high risk of serious complications and death from COVID-19 from a federal prison in Louisiana.

Driver’s license renewal now available through LA Wallet

During the COVID-19 Motor Vehicle office closures, Envoc, the developers of LA Wallet, are allowing the download of the app free of charge to Louisiana residents. The app is available on Apple and Android devices by searching LA Wallet.

Governor encourages small business to seek assistance

Gov. John Bel Edwards is encouraging small business owners across the state to immediately apply for assistance with payroll, rent and other operational expenses through the federal Paycheck Protection Program, if they have not already done so.

Pre-COVID-19 sales tax report shows growth

The March report of St. Landry Parish sales tax revenue shows growth with total parish collections of $18,553,398 for the first three months of the year. It was a 7.3% gain over the same period in 2019.

Meal program working to overcome glitches

A free school lunch program stumbled on its initial outing with a hour and half delay in delivery to the New Zion Baptist Church in Eunice on Monday. The meals were scheduled to have arrived at 11:45 a.m., but it as nearly 1:30 p.m.

COVID-19 cases at 86 in parish

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 86 COVID-19 cases in St. Landry Parish and four deaths in its noon Wednesday update. On Tuesday, Gov. John Bel Edwards said, “We are seeing early signs that the curve is starting to flatten, though we can’t say that in all confidence.

State’s energy economy is in dire straits

The double whammy of the COVID-19 pandemic and an oil glut brought on by a Russian-Saudis price war is putting the U.S. energy sector in dire straits.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 8: Anthony J. Bias, 39, 1000 block of North 5th Street, Mamou. Probation/parole violation. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Nicholas Aymond, 24, 100 block of Ruby Street, Lafayette.