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During a conference call with reporters on Tuesday, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) said that his "goal was not to reach a deal" when he and nine other Republicans met with President Joe Biden on Monday to discuss COVID-19 relief.

New LDOE program aims to support social, emotional success of students Pixabay / MGN Online and last updated 2021-01-30 21:56:03-05 A new program developed by the Louisiana Department of Education will support the social and emotional needs of students across Louisiana. In partnership with LSU, the Social-Emotional Learning and Academic Integration program, or SELA, will equip school and system leaders with skills to ensure students can understand their emotions, strengthen social behaviors, a...

An anti-terrorism court fixed January 29 for indicting Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) MNA Ali Wazir in a hate speech case.

Iberia Parish committee hopes to expand rural internet access Iberia Parish committee discusses resolution on internet services and last updated 2021-01-27 23:44:26-05 The Iberia Parish Council Executive Committee met Wednesday night and on the agenda was a discussion about internet services in the area. Committee members considered a resolution to urge the state legislature to invest in and facilitate the installation of high speed internet in rural areas in Iberia Parish. Councilman Scott R...

Allen Parish family outraged after being denied burial plot Allen Parish family outraged after being denied burial plot and last updated 2021-01-27 23:19:41-05 Madison and Shayla Semien were left in shock when they recently visited Oaklin Spring Cemetery near Oakdale to get a plot for their father, Darrell Semien. "She just looked us cold in the face, and straight up said, I cant sell you a plot," Madison said. "She said, Unfortunately Im unable to sell you a plot, this graveyard is not for p...

Local Air Force veteran remembers his time in the Holocaust Manny Klepper tells the story of his time in Nazi Germany. and last updated 2021-01-27 18:37:25-05 LAFAYETTE, La. — An Air Force veteran says what he experienced in Nazi Germany is something that no child should ever go through. In November of 1938, Nazi Germans destroyed thousands of Jewish stores, places of worship and homes, including Manny Klepper’s. “They just demolished everything in our place and at our neighbors ...

Illinois hospital COO named as president of Our Lady of Lourdes i Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System /i Kathleen Healy-Collier named president of Our Lady of Lourdes and last updated 2021-01-26 16:51:25-05 Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System announced on Tuesday that Kathleen Healy-Collier has been named market president for their Acadiana Region. Healy-Collier will join the ministry on February 22, 2021 taking on responsibilities including leading the 328 beds a...

Spirit of Acadiana: Rio Mardi Gras sweepstakes Krewe of Rio home decorating contest open for entries Krewe of Rio opens Mardi Gras house decoration contest and last updated 2021-01-26 23:17:46-05 The contest promotion begins with, “You could win rider spots for two in the 2022 Rio parade.” Back on January 8th, the Krewe of Rio canceled its Mardi Gras parade, which was, well, a bummer. But guess what: the Krewe of Rio has found a way to get you and your house—yes, your houseâ€�...

Police arrest man for narcotics after responding to alleged attempted kidnapping VPSO and last updated 2021-01-26 17:11:55-05 MAURICE, La. - A 38-year-old Abbeville man is accused of multiple drug charges after police responded to an alleged kidnapping. On Monday, the Maurice Police Department responded to a local business in response to a woman alleging to have been kidnapped, according to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon. The officer was able to identify the suspect as Michael BJ OBrya...

Police investigating Facebook Marketplace scams and last updated 2021-01-26 19:20:39-05 RAYNE, La. — The Rayne Police Department is looking into several complaints after residents have been scammed via Facebook Marketplace. The department posted an update on Facebook saying "In each of the incidents, the scammer placed an item for sale, usually for about $100, and offered to deliver the item after receiving payment." After the interested buyers sent the seller the money via a third-person ...