tag:www.myparishnews.com,2005:/categories/news?page=5News | Parish News | Louisiana News and Information Page 5Louisiana News and Information | Community, Business, People, Government, Construction, Real Estate2021-05-21T12:13:54-05:00urn:uuid:2fe9c1f7-68e1-4c10-acab-a460771cb03c2021-05-19T16:42:43-05:002021-05-21T12:13:54-05:00SEC DISTRIBUTES SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE TO MEMBER ATHLETICS PROGRAMS2021-05-19 16:42:42 -0500News DeskSEC member universities to receive a $23 million supplemental distribution to help mitigate the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on SEC athletics programs...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.myparishnews.com">Parish News</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7d40ce17-3940-470c-b87b-886074d67b7d2021-05-18T16:36:05-05:002021-06-01T13:07:29-05:00 NTSB Issues Preliminary Report for Investigation of Fatal, Seacor Power Capsizing2021-05-18 16:36:04 -0500News DeskThere were 19 people aboard the Seacor Power at the time of the accident on April 13, 2021, near Port Fourchon, Louisiana; seven 7 remain missing...<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: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: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:6a3899e1-9a47-45bc-9066-72133837ac372021-03-05T17:11:25-06:002021-03-30T10:45:09-05:00Over 65K Counterfeit 3M Masks Seized in Chicago2021-03-05 17:11:24 -0600Press ReleaseThroughout the past year, criminal enterprises exploited the COVID-19 pandemic to sell counterfeit, unapproved, unsafe PPE, and pharmaceuticals...<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:c7712464-75d9-4d1d-8e26-4b89401126992021-03-05T15:48:11-06:002021-03-30T13:01:03-05:00Waitr Expanding into Cannabis Market2021-03-05 15:48:11 -0600Flint Zerangue, Sr.Waitr announced the Company has agreed to pursue a partnership with Flow Payments to create a compliant marketplace, delivery and payment solution for dispensaries selling cannabis... <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>