September 2020

Laura’s Aftermath

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Hurricane Laura caused much damage around the parish. Residents have been busy removing downed trees and debris. Daily News photos

FEMA assistance available

Jeff Davis Parish residents can begin to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster assistance.

JDEC: Damages greater than Rita

Representatives from Jeff Davis Electric Co-Op (JDEC) say the storm damage from Hurricane Laura exceeded that of Hurricane Rita in 2005.

Help is Here

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A number of utility crews (below and at right) are working across the city and parish to restore electrical services to residents. Meanwhile, National Guardsmen (above) also arrived in the parish to assist in relief efforts Sunday and Monday. Daily News photos by Stacey Fontenot

Parishwide return to schools uncertain

Several factors will impact when each community’s schools will reopen in the wake of Hurricane Laura, but right now a tentative start date of Sept. 8 is being eyed.

Updates, notices for LA residents

LAKE ARTHUR - After taking a beating from Hurricane Laura, clean up and restoration is now underway. Residents are encouraged to follow directives from town officials to make sure recovery efforts move along as smoothly as possible.

Allen Matthew Vaughan

Allen Matthew Vaughan of Placentia, Calif., passed away Aug. 28, 2020, in Placentia, Calif.

Linda LeBlanc Mille

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The family and friends of Linda LeBlanc Miller are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on Aug. 28, 2020, at the age of 69.