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5th annual Fête-Dieu du Teche boat procession set Aug. 15

Wed, 07/17/2019 - 2:09pm

The fifth annual Eucharistic Procession down Bayou Teche will take place on Aug.15. The date is important for Roman Catholics as it is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Patroness of the Acadian people and of Acadiana.
It is also a day that marks the 254th anniversary of the arrival of French-Canadian immigrants who brought the Catholic faith to Acadiana after enduring great trials and suffering.

Barry is now a category one hurricane now downgraded (download the weather advisory pdf)

Sat, 07/13/2019 - 11:01am

Barry has now been downgraded to. Tropical Storm.
Barry is now a category one hurricane with winds of 75 mph, according to the 10:30 a.m. report from Roger Erickson, warning coordination meteorologist, National Weather Service, Lake Charles.
Life-threatening rainfall of 10 to 15 inches with locally higher amounts is forecast for St. Mary, Iberia, and St. Martin Parishes. People could be trapped in homes due to the flood waters.

Cleco reminds customers to be safe during Tropical Storm Barry

Sat, 07/13/2019 - 10:55am

As heavy rain and strong winds from Tropical Storm Barry begin to impact Cleco’s service territory, customers may begin to experience power outages. 

“We remind customers to report power outages to Cleco, and report dangerous situations involving electricity to Cleco and 911,” said James Lass, general manager of distribution operations and emergency management. “Customers can report outages by calling 1-800-622-6537 or texting “REG” to 25326 (Cleco).” 

Cleco reminds customers to be safe during the storm:

Concert rescheduled

Sat, 07/13/2019 - 9:05am

The Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir has rescheduled its performance date to 6 p.m. July 28 at the Liberty Center.
Tickets purchased for the July 11 and 12 dates will be honored. The performance were cancelled due to Tropical Storm Barry and air conditioning issues at the Liberty Center.
The dress rehearsal has been rescheduled to 6 p.m. July 24.

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