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Church Point Police arrest Eunice woman

An Opelousas man and a Eunice woman were recently arrested on drugs charges by Church Point Police.

Guard assisting with COVID 19 testing in Lafayette, Lake Charles

The Louisiana National Guard, as directed by Gov. John Bel Edwards, has activated over 660 soldiers and airmen so far, not to include full-time Guardsmen, to assist with the COVID-19 response, as of March 26.

Take safety precautions while enjoying the outdoors

Getting outdoors is a great way to alleviate stress and stay active. But as authorities urge people to do their part to limit the spread of coronavirus, it’s important to keep safety in mind while exercising and playing outside. Gov.

Posters show safe produce handling for producers, consumers

Hand-washing, social distancing and avoiding touching any part of the face are among the most prescribed recommendations across the globe for preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Rice crop starting well, planting continues

Rice planting is nearing completion in southwest Louisiana, where most of the state’s rice is grown, and it has begun in northeast Louisiana.

Uncertainty may be breaking point for abusers

During this time of uncertainty, many feel the effects of isolation in a way most cannot imagine. For some, it’s an ongoing situation of abuse. Sexual and domestic abuse is all about control.

Acadia Parish school system looking for new meal program

The Acadia Parish School System is applying for an alternative emergency meals program after halting the “grab-and-go” program earlier this week.

COVID-19 count grows: 10 positive tests in St. Landry Parish; Acadia Parish man dies

The case count from the virus known as COVID-19 is continuing to rise as residents were ordered by Gov. John Bel Edwards to stay at home to prevent the virus from spreading. The first Tri-Parish death was reported on Friday. An 89-year-old Acadia Parish man reportedly died from from COVID-19.

Cyber attack at LSUE cost $2M

A cyber-ransomware attack cost LSUE close to $2 million, according to a report to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Chancellor Nancee Sorenson said the loss is an accounting of the costs LSUE incurred from the Oct. 23, 2019, attack. The university did not pay a ransom, she said.

Virus spread in Louisiana is among world’s fastest

The United States on Thursday eclipsed China, Italy, and 170 other countries for the most cases of coronavirus. The U.S. is now zooming past 85,000 cases and 1,000 deaths. Louisiana Gov.