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35th Annual World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off 'postponed'

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Eunice Chamber of Commerce announces the postponement of the 35th Annual World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off that was due to take place on March 29. A news release Tuesday stated, “We will be closely monitoring the situation as it continues to develop.

St. Landry declares state of emergency due to virus

St. Landry Parish declared a state of emergency Monday about the spread of the coronavirus, primarily as a precautionary measure, a news release stated Tuesday. There were no confirmed cases of the illness in the parish as of Tuesday morning.

Unwanted pesticide pick-up program in Opelousas cancelled

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) has canceled its second pesticide pick-up location to collect unwanted pesticides from agricultural producers across the state who need assistance disposing of them properly.

Gov. Edwards requests SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Orleans and Jefferson parishes

Gov. John Bel Edwards requested the Small Business Administration (SBA) provide Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Orleans and Jefferson parishes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While this request is specific to the two parishes with the highest number of cases in Louisiana at this time, Gov.

State education department lists parish-by-parish school meal sites for children 18 and younger

After securing waivers from the federal government that enable schools to serve meals to all children age 18 and younger regardless of their location and income during the extended school closure period, the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) today published a parish-by-parish list of school...

State museums, welcome centers close due to COVID-19

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser today announced all nine state museum facilities across Louisiana will temporarily close to aid in the prevention of the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Download the governor's proclamation here

Gov. John Bel Edwards significantly expanded his recent proclamation aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19 across Louisiana. The state has reported its third death related to the coronavirus and the number of positive cases continues to rise statewide.

DCFS Offices temporarily closing to visitors starting today

DCFS Offices temporarily closing to visitors starting today Residents Can Access Services, Program Information Through Usual Channels BATON ROUGE - Due to changing circumstances involving the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has decided...

4th COVID-19 related death reported in Louisiana

The State of Louisiana reports a fourth death related to COVID-19. The Orleans Parish resident was an 80-year-old individual who lived at Lambeth House in New Orleans. A third death was reported on Monday. This was an 84-year-old individual who also lived at Lambeth House.

Clyde "Slug" Earl Hicks Sr.

Clyde “Slug” Earl Hicks, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the age of 73. No Services have been planned at this time.