tag:www.myparishnews.com,2005:/categories/community?page=4Community | Parish News | Louisiana News and Information Page 4Louisiana News and Information | Community, Business, People, Government, Construction, Real Estate2021-06-08T13:18:58-05:00urn:uuid:9c5dcbf1-6f3a-4801-982b-d8df0a100a042021-06-01T12:37:26-05:002021-06-08T13:18:58-05:00SBA Administrator Issues Statement on the Closure of Paycheck Protection Program2021-06-01 12:37:26 -0500News DeskPPP has provided nearly $800 billion to small businesses and nonprofits across the nation, fueling the economy by supporting over 8.5 million small businesses and nonprofits...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:70693671-c322-46d1-b3db-ac19425cd56d2021-05-18T16:02:45-05:002021-06-01T12:37:47-05:00Lafayette Fire Department Promotes Antoinette Gerald To Division Chief2021-05-18 16:02:44 -0500Staff WriterChief Gerald is the first African American female division chief in the department. Chief Gerald will take over the Communications Division after 23 years of service...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:71476561-440f-4dc6-a72b-2673f23275072021-05-18T10:42:19-05:002021-05-19T16:43:01-05:00LDWF Agents Rescue 110 People Monday In Southeast Lake Charles2021-05-18 10:42:18 -0500Flint Zerangue, Sr.Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents rescued 110 people Monday night, including seven with physical limitations, from flooded residences in southeast Lake Charles...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c6c5471a-3641-42d4-ac84-e6cc8a3eba9d2021-05-14T10:36:00-05:002021-05-18T16:36:35-05:00JD Bank Opens New Johnston Street Location2021-05-14 10:35:59 -0500Staff WriterJD Bank, Louisiana’s Community Bank, has opened a new Lafayette location. This full-service branch, located at 3600 Johnston St., is designed to...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3c1b2268-7a04-4c7e-820d-f0038bb558732021-05-13T16:35:50-05:002021-05-18T16:03:50-05:00Sulphur and Eunice Airports To Receive $1.6 mil From FAA2021-05-13 16:35:50 -0500Press ReleaseEunice Airport and Southland Field in Sulphur, LA will receive over $1.6 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for infrastructure improvements...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2002909c-1314-4b2d-a3b1-11b68e71136c2021-04-22T16:40:03-05:002021-04-22T16:41:36-05:00Launch Your Boat into a New Season 2021-04-22 16:41:19 -0500News DeskWhether you’re racing against the waves or quietly floating with a pole in hand, a day on the water is hard to beat.
<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:61e6634d-c2ac-4b69-be00-b4585e5654682021-04-22T16:30:13-05:002021-05-14T10:36:24-05:00LCG MAYOR-PRESIDENT APPOINTS DISABILITY AWARENESS COORDINATOR2021-04-22 16:30:13 -0500News DeskCoordinator focusing on access, opportunity, and breaking down barriers...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2e7a6ac8-2bd4-4d95-b8a4-ec149034beb62021-04-22T16:25:05-05:002021-05-13T16:36:15-05:00Senate passes Kennedy’s DUMP Opioids Act ahead of Take Back Day2021-04-22 16:25:05 -0500News Desk“We can reduce access to addictive and dangerous substances by making it easy for every American to get rid of unused medicine at drop boxes that sit on VA medical centers. The DUMP Opioids Act is a smart way to save lives, and you don’t have to wait until Take Back Day.” <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:47c594f5-0af9-492d-81a7-22365e831fd72021-03-30T14:49:32-05:002021-03-30T14:50:17-05:00President Biden Signs PPP Extension 2021-03-30 14:49:32 -0500Press ReleasePresident Biden signs PPP Extension Act of 2021 into law today, extending the Paycheck Protection Program an additional two months to May 31, 2021...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4a8ec41b-4187-44cf-8623-72c2628e4ff92021-03-30T14:32:05-05:002021-04-22T16:11:16-05:00Lafayette Parish Renters May Qualify For Emergency Assistance Grant2021-03-30 14:32:05 -0500News DeskRental assistance available to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic - LCG has been granted $7 million to assist eligible households with paying rent... <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f6c841f1-7a08-4a7a-af39-80d0895716c32021-03-30T13:00:42-05:002021-04-22T16:25:27-05:00Ryan Meche Named Director of LUS FIBER2021-03-30 13:00:41 -0500Flint Zerangue, Sr.Meche will immediately assume the role of interim director and then become the permanent director once the City Council votes to... <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:30ab71c9-e75d-4d17-aa44-25a11740147f2021-03-30T10:44:41-05:002021-04-22T16:11:10-05:00CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium to June 302021-03-30 10:44:41 -0500Flint Zerangue, Sr.CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky has signed an extension to the eviction moratorium further preventing the eviction of tenants who are unable to make rental payments...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:974f68fc-c2ba-41ca-bda0-8a5edaa550782021-03-05T16:53:29-06:002021-04-22T15:21:34-05:00Pedal to the Medal: UL Lafayette lauded for campus bicycling efforts2021-03-05 16:53:28 -0600Press ReleaseLeague of American Bicyclists recognizes the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for maintaining a campus that encourages biking and rider safety... <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:aca746d4-568a-42a2-9d81-1130bf05e6c12021-02-09T16:23:10-06:002021-03-26T15:03:35-05:00Local Sheriff’s Warn Citizens of Phone Scammers Posing to be Law Enforcement Agents2021-02-09 16:23:09 -0600Flint Zerangue, Sr.The scammer claims to have a warrant for the recipient’s arrest, demanding money in exchange for resolving the warrant...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a960111d-9ec8-4911-b330-99623e8373212021-02-09T15:19:54-06:002021-03-05T15:48:46-06:00LPSS Returns Students to In-Person Learning2021-02-09 15:19:54 -0600News DeskThe Lafayette Parish School System is transitioning hybrid students to campuses for in-person learning shortly after the Mardi Gras break...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>