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Mary Harris’s life has been turned upside down after trying to better herself.
In April, 52-year-old Harris applied for a job online in hopes of making extra money. In the application process, she gave the company her personal information because she thought the company was real.
After learning she got the job, the company sent her a check for $2,950 to purchase the items she needed to start her new job, plus an advance for her salary. However, the first red flag went up when she tried to cash the check, and her bank did not cash the check because it was a fake company.

ERATH — Residents who live in the Erath Housing Authority were looking for answers about the hold-up in elevating their houses.
It is known that the streets of North Lahasky and Dronet Street, north of the bypass, flood when there is a five to six-inch rain or a storm surge. A lot of rain means the streets flood, and the residents are trapped because there is only one way in and one way out of the Housing Authority.
There are around 100 people (26 families) who live in the housing authority.

“Block parties” have become an increasing occurrence in Abbeville in recent weeks.
For some, the gatherings have become an increasing annoyance.
Abbeville City Councilwoman Terry Broussard, who represents District D, has heard from concerned constituents. Broussard brought some of those concerns to an Ordinance Committee meeting Tuesday evening. Broussard serves as the chair of the ordinance committee.