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In November of 2020, Governor John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Secretary Don Pierson welcomed the award of $2.4 million in federal funds to spur business recovery throughout Louisiana. In 2021, LED issued a request for proposals to identify and select qualified, experienced regional and stand-alone Economic Development Organizations, Chambers of Commerce and other traditional “technical assistance” provider organizations to provide services to Louisiana businesses and communities impacted by COVID-19.

MAURICE — There is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed many facets of life.
Construction has seen that effect.
From shortages in material to manpower, completing a project on time has been challenging. Acknowledging that, the village of Maurice has moved to make the permit portion of the process a little easier.
During its monthly meeting on July 21, the Maurice Board of Aldermen voted to provide extensions for both new and previously issued building permits.

An Abbeville man is facing an attempted murder charge after he used two different weapons to fire at another man during an argument.
​On July 25, at approximately 2:50 p.m. officers of the Abbeville Police Department responded to a call from Abbeville General Hospital in reference to a subject with gunshot wounds. Upon officers arriving at the hospital, officers observed a male victim who suffered numerous wounds sustained after being shot with a shotgun.