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• Sandbags available in Lafourche, Terrebonne

  August 27, 2012 8:26 AM

  HOUMA, La. (AP) - Terrebonne and Lafourche parish governments are making sandbags available to residents as Tropical Storm Lee approaches. The Houma Courier reports they are available at no charge at the following locations. - Terrebonne Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center parking lot, 346 Civic Center Blvd.; adult softball fields at... more »

• Free Tax Help Available Nationwide

  January 27, 2012 11:00 AM

  WASHINGTON - Over 12,000 free tax preparation sites will be open nationwide this year as the Internal Revenue Service continues to expand its partnerships with nonprofit and community organizations providing vital tax preparation services for low- to moderate-income and elderly taxpayers. The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program... more »

• Safety Grants Available to Groups

  April 18, 2011 7:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is accepting grant proposals through May 8 for projects designed to reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes leading to injury and death on Louisiana roadways. The grants are being offered to local, parish and state agencies, nonprofit organizations,... more »

• Money Available to LA Aquaculture Producers for Last Year's High Feed Costs

  September 24, 2010 1:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says $20 million in federal money is available to Louisiana aquaculture producers who need help because of last year's high feed costs. Strain says it covers producers whose feed costs last year were 25 percent higher than the 2003-07... more »

• 2010-11 Hunting Regulations Pamphlet is Available

  August 16, 2010 4:54 PM

  The 2010-11 Hunting Regulations pamphlet is available on the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Web site at http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/hunting/regulation s. The pamphlet includes the 2010-11 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) regulations, WMA lottery hunts and physically challenged hunts, deer season dates, mandatory deer tagging information, and information on license... more »

• Aid Available for Louisiana's Shrimpers

  August 13, 2010 6:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Qualified Louisiana shrimpers are eligible for up to $12,000 and technical training under a federal program designed to help shrimpers in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic adjust to increased competition. Individual shrimpers interested in applying for help through the U.S. Departmtne of Agriculture's... more »

• Saints Pre-Season Games Available in HD on LUS Fiber

  August 12, 2010 3:22 PM

  LAFAYETTE, LA - LUS Fiber digital video subscribers can view all of the Saints pre-season games in HD on channel 407 beginning at 6:30 pm as the Saints face the New England Patriots. Customers can also watch the Saints play the Houston Texans on Aug. 21 at 7:00 pm and... more »

• Food Stamps Online Application Now Available

  July 30, 2010 12:52 PM

  The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today announced that Louisianians can now apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) and other forms of assistance online. "Louisianians can now apply for, complete a verification interview and receive benefits without stepping into a DCFS office," said Ruth Johnson, DCFS... more »

• New Iberia- Sand Bags Available Until 5 PM Today

  July 23, 2010 11:28 AM

  UPDATE-The City of New Iberia will not be issuing sand bags on Saturday, July 24th unless there is a significant change in the weather forecast and the course of Tropical Storm Bonnie ---------------------- Due to the anticipated rains expected if Tropical Storm Bonnie makes landfall in the area, anyone... more »

• New Iberia- Sand Bags Available Until 5 PM Today

  July 23, 2010 11:28 AM

  Due to the anticipated rains expected if Tropical Storm Bonnie makes landfall in the area, anyone with possible flooding issues within City limits can pick up sand bags from our Public Works Department at 907 Fulton Street. They are available now until 5:00 pm today. Please contact Public Works... more »

• Less-toxic Dispersant not Available

  May 25, 2010 9:18 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House energy adviser says BP is complying with the government's request to use less of a toxic dispersant in fighting the Gulf oil spill, but she says alternative dispersants aren't so readily available. In a letter to BP, the Environmental Protection Agency ordered the oil... more »

• Seafood Industry: LA Seafood Safe And Available

  May 13, 2010 7:05 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - With oil still gushing into the Gulf of Mexico, leaders of the state's seafood industry met Thursday to discuss ways to get out the message that Louisiana seafood is safe to eat and available, if not as abundant as before an April 20 offshore rig explosion.... more »

• Louisiana State Police Crash Reports Available Online

  April 20, 2010 5:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Beginning Wednesday, people who need copies of police reports involving crashes investigated by Louisiana State Police can get them online. In the past, the information had to be purchased in person at state police headquarters in Baton Rouge or at a state police troop location.... more »

• Test Tutoring Hotline Available For Louisiana Students

  March 18, 2010 5:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE, LA - As students across the state gear up to take standardized assessments, with the first testing date set for March 23, the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is once again offering assistance to parents and students through its Tutoring Hotline. Additionally, LDOE is reminding families, students and... more »

• New Loan Program Available In Gustav/Ike Recovery Areas

  March 16, 2010 12:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. - The state of Louisiana is launching a $25 million "gap financing" loan program to create additional mixed-income and Permanent Supportive Housing in the 53 parishes damaged by hurricanes Gustav and Ike in 2008. The funding is part of $1 billion in disaster recovery Community Development... more »

• Specialized Training Grants Available As Part Of Recovery Act

  February 12, 2010 4:00 PM

  WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced more than $225 million in health care and high growth training grants funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The grants will allow community colleges, community-based organizations, state workforce agencies and other public entities to deliver training that... more »