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Create One Advertisement Louisiana COVID cases top 2,000 Wednesday for 5th time in July Vice President Mike Pence: Louisiana schools must open; 'we're here to help' Cajuns’ Mitchell, Ragas named to Doak Walker watch list Louisiana attorney general: Mask mandate, bar closures likely illegal Most Recent All LSUE sports moved to spring semester SEC postpones volleyball, soccer and cross country Indians split American Legion qualifiers St. Landry schools promote remote learning options Primary election live results: Who Opelousas, St. Landry Parish voters chose St. Landry council wants to hire another executive Quick Links E-Newspaper Quik Quarter USA TODAY TRAVEL Subscriber Guide USA TODAY NETWORK The American South Country Mile Support Local Businesses - Buy A Gift Card Comics Vice President Mike Pence: Louisiana schools must open; ‘we’re here to help’ Vice President Mike Pence conferred with Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and his team Tuesday about the spike in COVID cases. News | 1 day ago How to apply for Louisiana front-line worker pay The rebate, approved by the state legislator, is for essential employees who worked during Louisiana's stay-at-home period. News | 5 hours ago Former UL coach Tony Robichaux to be inducted into ABCA Hall of Fame Longtime UL baseball head coach Tony Robichaux will be inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in January 2021 Ul | 1 day ago Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry tests positive for COVID Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry said he isn't experiencing symptoms. News | 1 day ago See which Opelousas businesses received PPP loans The Small Business Administration released a list of businesses that have received emergency pandemic loans of $150,000 or more. News How does St. Landry’s COVID-19 curve compare to the U.S.? Has the curve flattened in your area? Compare the spread of the infection to other areas in the U.S. Local COVID-19 testing sites in Acadiana region Dozens of health care providers are offering community testing for COVID-19 this week across Acadiana. Local Louisiana ‘hazard pay’ application back up The Department of Revenue is reporting "network connectivity issues" are impacting access to all applications on its Taxpayer Access Point portal. News | 1 hour ago Phillip Tomlinson named La.’s top young farmer Phillip Tomlinson wins Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award News | 2 hours ago Louisiana board sets rules for reopening schools this fall. Hand-washing, group size limits, isolation areas and masks: These are the minimum safety standards for reopening Louisiana schools this fall. Education | 22 hours ago SEC postpones volleyball, soccer and cross country The SEC has postponed the start of volleyball, soccer and cross country competition through at least Aug. 31, the conference office announced Tuesday. Lsu | 1 day ago All LSUE sports moved to spring semester The NJCAA has announced its adjusted plan for the 2020-21 year including moving all sports LSU Eunice participates in to the spring semester. College | 1 day ago LPSS, internet providers partner for virtual learning The aim is to prepare families for virtual learning, one of three scenarios being considered for the start of school Aug. 13. Education | 1 day ago No changes to SEC football schedule as of now The Big Ten and Pac-12 decided last week to nix its nonconference football games. The SEC is making no such move -- at least for now. Sports | 1 day ago Louisiana school board set to vote on mask mandate; football questionable State school board President Sandy Holloway: 'We know there will be a deep discussion on masks.' News | 2 days ago Indians split American Legion qualifiers Braxton Gallet was down two strikeouts during his team’s final at-bat when he came to this conclusion. Sports | 2 days ago Gov. Edwards: ‘We need people to comply’ with mask mandate Louisiana's death toll rose to 3,315 Monday. News | 2 days ago LSU keeps reaching far and wide in recruiting The Tigers have gained a commitment from Greg Penn, a liinebacker from Hyattsville, Maryland Lsu | 2 days ago Luke Letlow rakes in big fundraising haul in congressional race Congressman Ralph Abraham isn't seeking reelection to honor a pledge to serve three terms. News | 2 days ago SEC athletics directors to discuss 2020 football season The SEC’s 14 athletics directors will meet in Birmingham on Monday to discuss plans for the 2020 football season but numerous options remain in the discussion. Sports | 2 days ago Here’s what Louisiana schools will look like when they reopen in August Louisiana Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley released a plan to reopen Louisiana schools. News Analysis: Jarring debut for new Louisiana lawmakers Louisiana's freshman class of new lawmakers got little of the glad-handing, party-hopping slow start that traditionally kicks off the session. Louisiana | 2 days ago Louisiana statewide mask mandate begins today; here’s what it means Louisiana bars are also ordered closed News | 2 days ago Louisiana reports more than 1,300 new COVID cases Sunday Louisiana COVID death toll rose to 3,308. News | 3 days ago Louisiana voters finally able to choose Trump, Biden Louisiana's presidential primary election may have lacked drama, but it set the stage for the real fireworks in November. News | 3 days ago Gov. Edwards mandates masks, closes bars as COVID surges 'It's become clear to me the current restricitions are not enough,' Governor John Bel Edwards said News | 4 days ago WATCH replay: Gov. Edwards gives COVID-19 update Watch Gov. John Bel Edwards give his briefing on Saturday, July 11 about the spiking COVID-19 cases in Louisiana and increased hospitalizations. Louisiana | 4 days ago Louisiana reports 2,000 new COVID cases Saturday for second straight day Louisiana's COVID death toll rose to 3,295. News | 4 days ago Marketplace JOBS CARS HOMES BUSINESS DIRECTORY APARTMENTS SHOPPING CLASSIFIEDS CELEBRATIONS PLACE CELEBRATION DEAL CHICKEN MOONLIGHTING Here’s the plan to keep Louisiana students safe; masks required Superintendent Cade Brumley: 'It's something we've spend countless hours to get right' News | 4 days ago COVID-19: Mike Pence coming to LA to meet with Gov. Edwards Louisiana reported its largest single-day coronavirus case count Friday. The vice president will discuss the state's efforts with the governor. News | 4 days ago Gov. Edwards calls press conference: mask mandate coming Louisiana in No. 3 in per capita coronavirus cases News | 4 days ago St. Landry schools promote remote learning options The school district is developing ways to attract students to stunt a dip in enrollment in the system. Local | 4 days ago Primary election live results: Who Opelousas, St. Landry Parish voters chose Here's where you can find results for all of these offices and other information on the ballot, in one place News | 3 days ago Ranking the best secondaries LSU will face in 2020 Secondaries in the SEC are tough, but LSU receivers have the size to match. Here are the five best units LSU is scheduled to face in 2020. Lsu | 4 days ago Some La. schools mix online, traditional classes for fall Terrebone and Lafourche parishes will start school with mix of online and traditional learning when classes start in early August. Louisiana | 4 days ago Trump rule change threatens international students Louisiana universities are working to make sure international students' fall schedules meet new visa requirements so they ...