Winter Storm Unlikely to Hurt Crawfish Season

LSU AgCenter crawfish agent Todd Fontenot said that despite the historic freezing conditions and snowfall in many crawfish-producing parishes, producers and consumers can expect a quick rebound. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

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By V. Todd Miller LSU AgCenter on

February 5, 2025

Winter Storm Unlikely to Hurt Crawfish Season

As south Louisiana begins to thaw out after the historic arctic blast and double-digit inches of snowfall in many crawfish-producing parishes, many are wondering if there will be a repeat of 2024 that saw small harvests and high prices due to the previous year’s drought. LSU AgCenter researchers are cautiously optimistic that there is barely a snowball’s chance in Acadiana of that happening.

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Citizens Unite for Insurance Reforms: State Officials Conduct Forum To Hear From Constituents

State Officials Conduct Forum To Hear From Consituents

By Craig Franklin Editor

February 12, 2025

State Officials Conduct Forum To Hear From Constituents It was a packed, standing-room only crowd at the Kees Park Community Center in Pineville Febru...

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New Look Coming Soon To Downtown Jena

By Craig Franklin Editor

February 12, 2025

Bids will soon be received for the demolition of two buildings at the corner of US 84 and Third Street in downtown Jena, a demolition that will comple...

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Zoning and Land-Use Study To Be Conducted

By Craig Franklin Editor

February 12, 2025

The Jena Town Council approved the appointment of a committee to look into the possibility of creating zones or land-use areas for the town during the...

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LRWA Investigating Tullos Water Loss

By Craig Franklin Editor

February 12, 2025

The Louisiana Rural Water Association (LRWA) was in Tullos last week as they began an intense investigation to determine why the water system continue...

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Jena Council Denies Alcohol Permit

By Craig Franklin Editor

February 12, 2025

Acting upon advice from their legal counsel in conjunction with the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, the Jena Town Council voted to de...

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LaSalle Arrests

February 12, 2025

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Kenneth R. Sikes, 59, of Swartz, was arreste...