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Photo by Bruce Schultz/LSU AgCenter
Horses with coverings to protect them from mosquitoes graze in a pasture at Iowa, Louisiana.

Hurricane Laura exacerbates mosquito problems with livestock

Thu, 09/10/2020 - 8:40am

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA — Hordes of mosquitoes pushed out of the marsh by Hurricane Laura continue to menace livestock.
“The population just exploded in the southwest part of the state,” said Jeremy Hebert, LSU AgCenter agent in Acadia Parish.
Spraying programs in several parishes have made a big difference. “The spraying has dropped the populations tremendously. It’s made a night-and-day difference,” Hebert said.

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Aaron L. Williams directing the film crew in the movie “The Perfect Mate.”

Drive-In movie experience coming to Abbeville

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 2:26pm

With movie theaters closing due to COVID-19, Baton Rouge filmmaker Aaron L. Williams teamed up with Abbeville’s Lighthouse For Jesus Ministries for a powerful two-day Drive-In movie experience.
“The Perfect Mate,” which was shot last August in multiple areas around Baton Rouge, is Williams’ latest work, starring many familiar names in the acting industry.

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Rachelle Brown was busy Monday receiving gifts and balloons from her friends and co-workers.

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Principal Rachelle Brown reaches for a gift from fifth grade student Brandt Gallet.

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Rachelle Brown stood behind a table filled with gifts and balloons given to her by friends,
co-workers, parents and students.

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Parade participants had signs on the side of their vehicles congratulating LeBlanc Principal Rachelle Brown for winning the state elementary principal of the year honors.

State’s Top Elementary Principal

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 9:15am

LeBlanc Elementary Principal Rachelle Brown had a great weekend, days before school was to begin.
Public school in Vermilion Parish officially began Tuesday. However, over the weekend, Brown learned that she had been selected the 2021 Louisiana Elementary Principal of the Year. It was announced Friday through a virtual ceremony of the Cecil J. Picard Educator Awards Gala.
On Monday, the day before the school began, a surprise drive-by parade was held at LeBlanc Elementary.

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Louisiana Department of Health verifies one additional hurricane-related death, bringing toll to 26

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 9:01am

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health on Tuesday verifies one additional death tied to Hurricane Laura, bringing the state’s current death toll to 26.
A 45-year-old male in Calcasieu Parish died of smoke inhalation and thermal burns in a house fire caused by using a candle or lantern for lighting. The coroner has confirmed this death is storm related.

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LDWF to Begin Accepting Applications for $14.6 Million CARES Act Funds

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 3:45pm

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will soon begin accepting applications for $14.6 million in financial assistance that will be available to Louisiana fishermen and others in the industry who have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The funds are part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Applications open at 8 a.m. Monday, September 14, and must be submitted online.

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