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Sandbags available in Maurice

Mon, 08/24/2020 - 8:59am

MAURICE — With the approach of the two storms sand and bags are available for Village of Maurice residents in front of the Village of Maurice Police Station at 115 West Corine Street.
There is a six bag limit per household due to the limited supply. If you are filing bags please be cautious of the ongoing construction at the Village of Maurice Water Plant.
Mayor Wayne Theriot said the Village of Maurice encourages all to monitor this weather situation as we will be impacted by both of the systems.

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SLCC Announces Campus Closures

Sun, 08/23/2020 - 7:19pm

South Louisiana Community College will close all campuses and cancel all classes Monday through Wednesday this week in anticipation of the potential impacts of Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura.
The college will re-evaluate plans for the remainder of the week on Wednesday.
For official updates, follow www.solacc.edu/updates and social media, and check college email.
Visit GetAGamePlan.org for preparation checklists and plans.

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Cleco prepared for Tropical Storms Laura and Marco

Sun, 08/23/2020 - 7:14pm

PINEVILLE, – Cleco is prepared for Tropical Storms Laura and Marco which are expected to make landfall over Louisiana early this week.
“Cleco prepares year-round for severe weather events, and hurricane season is no different,” said James Lass, director of distribution operations and emergency management. “Our storm teams are activated, and we are securing additional resources and equipment. We are prepared.”

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President Trump Approves Gov. Edwards Request for Federal Assistance Related to Marco/Laura Response

Sun, 08/23/2020 - 7:12pm

Baton Rouge — President Donald Trump has approved Gov. John Bel Edwards’ request for federal assistance related to Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura. Gov. Edwards submitted the pre-landfall emergency declaration to the President and the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Saturday, August 22.

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No one will be able to watch the cooking of the eggs during the Omelette Celebration because it was canceled.

Abbeville's Giant Omelette Celebration will not happen in 2020

Fri, 08/21/2020 - 12:10pm

The Confrerie d’ Abbeville, Giant Omelette Celebration board met earlier this week.
The board voted to cancel this year’s event, which would have taken place in the first weekend in November.
“It was not an easy thing to do,” Grand Maitre Arlene Collee said. “We know the economic impact we have on our community. We know the joy it brings to those who come. Our vendors were looking forward to it this year more than ever.”
Collee said hope remained even into the summer that this year’s event could take place.

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