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‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’ is particularly applicable to today

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Over the weekend, I was looking for free movies to watch. Fortunately, some of the best films — black and white classics — show up on the budget channels. One of my favorite B movies, the original “Invasion of the Body Snatchers,” was available on demand.

Auto insurance rates are a wreck

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Headlines across Louisiana blared out in recent weeks that automobile insurance rates in the state will see a huge increase. State Farm, whose rate request was rubber stamped by the Department of Insurance, will increase its rates by an average of 17.3%.
Dr. Janet Pope, executive director of the Louisiana School Boards Association.

Dr. Janet Pope, executive director of the Louisiana School Boards Association.

St. Landry Parish School Board participates in retreat

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
St. Landry Parish School Board members and Superintendent Milton Batiste III participated in a board retreat held at the St. Landry Pupil Appraisal Center facilitated by Dr. Janet Pope, executive director of the Louisiana School Boards Association.

LA Wallet to help users check for unclaimed assets

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
State Treasurer John M. Schroder has announced a partnership between the Louisiana Treasury Unclaimed Property program and LA Wallet, the state’s leading digital identification platform. The collaboration streamlines the process of reconnecting Louisiana citizens with their unclaimed property.

Cassidy to teach class at LSU honors college

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy is trading Congress for college — at least for a few hours each week. This fall semester, the Baton Rouge Republican will be teaching a 2000-level class at LSU’s Ogden Honors College. The course, taught alongside adjunct bioethics instructor Dr.
Candy Taylor Angona

Candy Taylor Angona

Woman accused of exploiting elderly man out of money

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Candy Taylor Angona, 58, of the 400 block of Melville Street, Melville, has been charged with exploitation of persons with infirmities. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz stated on July 7 a family member reported that his father had been exploited by Angona, who had been caring for the victim.
Darious Javon Lavine

Darious Javon Lavine

Abbeville man charged with attempted 2nd-degree murder

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
An Abbeville man has been charged with attempted second-degree murder in a domestic incident. Darious Javon Lavine, 24, of the 1600 block of East Martin Luther King Jr.

Arson arrest evolves into human trafficking case

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
ARNAUDVILLE — The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) has arrested an Arnaudville man for a February fire investigation that developed into a human trafficking case with several additional charges. Nathaniel Carry, 68, was booked into the St. Martin Parish Jail on Aug.
South Bobcat Drive will have daily alternating lane closures from U.S. 190 to La. 91 (Maple Avenue) through Thursday for asphalt milling and paving operations. The lane closures will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. All permit and oversize loads along with emergency vehicles will be allowed to pass but may encounter delays. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

South Bobcat Drive will have daily alternating lane closures from U.S. 190 to La. 91 (Maple Avenue) through Thursday for asphalt milling and paving operations. The lane closures will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. All permit and oversize loads along with emergency vehicles will be allowed to pass but may encounter delays. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Repaving in progress on South Bobcat

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
South Bobcat Drive will have daily alternating lane closures from U.S. 190 to La. 91 (Maple Avenue) through Thursday for asphalt milling and paving operations. The lane closures will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting.

Louisiana is a leader in carbon capture

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Millions of dollars of investments in new carbon capture projects in Louisiana — with more announced this past week — are unwelcome developments to some environmental activists in the state.