Acadia earns F in social distancing
Thu, 04/02/2020 - 11:22am
Acadia Parish has earned an F score in social distancing, according to the findings of a national data-collecting company.
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Crawfish producer Allen McLain, at right, inspects crawfish caught by Ethan Trahan, at left, in Vermilion Parish last year. (File photo by Bruce Schultz/LSU AgCenter)
Crawfish farmers urged not to drain their ponds yet despite dip in sales
Thu, 04/02/2020 - 11:19am
Crawfish producer Allen McLain’s business has dropped dramatically because of the coronavirus’ impact on the restaurant business.
Legislature meets briefly before suspending session again
Thu, 04/02/2020 - 11:15am
The Louisiana Legislature convened for about an hour Tuesday before suspending their session once again because of coronavirus concerns.
Mayor issues emergency order following Stay at Home order
Thu, 04/02/2020 - 10:40am
Church Point Mayor Ryan “Spanky” Meche issued an emergency order for the Town of Church Point on Monday, March 23.
Last Tuesday was business as usual for Town of Church Point Street Department worker Mark Wheeler as he trimmed grass on along the Main Street sidewalks. Many Church Point residents have made changes to their daily schedules under the state's Stay at Home Order. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/Church Point News)
Holed up at home
Thu, 04/02/2020 - 10:34am
Gardening, watching Mass online, making mud pies and continuing with business as usual are just a few of the ways locals are keeping themselves occupied during the state’s Stay at Home Order.