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Unemployment remains issue for millions, including many in Acadiana Unemployment remains issue for millions, including many locally, despite drop in numbers and last updated 2021-03-16 23:29:19-04 Millions of Americans continue to be affected by unemployment despite a downward trend in numbers. Here in Louisiana, the unemployment rate in January was 7.6 percent. That s up from 5.1 percent in January 2020, before the pandemic began, but down from a historic high in May, when it was 13.1 percent. The American Rescue Plan signed into law last week by President Joe Biden will provide a boost to many Americans, but the process isn t always easy. ....
Spirit of Acadiana: Partnership for the kids and last updated 2021-03-16 20:40:35-04 It s a math class. but in the grand scheme of things.. it s more than just a math class. It s school, but in terms of the big pictures, it s more than just reading and writing. Welcome to Holy Family School s after-school tutoring program. the brainchild of neighboring Bridge Ministry of Acadiana, the program brings together teachers and students and mentors and life-lessons. âYou ll see our tutors interacting with the kids, life skills, character building, teaching them study skills,â says Bridge Ministryâs Education Director, Charita Roy, âand you ll see them sharing God s word with the kids.â ....
Acadiana travel agency seeing increases in air travel amid loosened restrictions Acadiana travel agency seeing increase in air travel amid loosened restrictions and last updated 2021-03-12 23:18:51-05 Despite record low travel because of the pandemic in 2020, people are once again taking to the sky. According to the TSA, almost 1.3 million people passed through airport security checkpoints Thursday; that s the highest level since January 3rd. It s typical for air travel to pick up in March as students across the country go on spring break. Analysts also believe more people may feel comfortable flying as they get vaccinated for COVID-19. Travel agencies in Acadiana are already seeing an increase in air travel. ....
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Spirit of Acadiana: Stocking the bar for a good cause and last updated 2021-03-10 22:11:56-05 Like so many of our nonprofits, the Lafayette Council on Aging was really hurt by the pandemic, with fundraisers cancelled left and right. But -leadership didnât quit. The Council on Aging came up with this really neat, really tasty idea that could make you the winner of nearly everything a bartender could ask for and, at the same time, help a great nonprofit do some great work. âSo we figured, why not bring it to the people?â smiles Council on Aging Executive Director Kathy Boudreaux. âSo weâll give âem whatever they need for their upcoming wedding or family reunion or whatever theyâre planning, whenever we can open society up again.â ....