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RV Plus Trailer Equals Disaster For Driver Crossing Railroad In Hester
Things did not go well for a RV driver, who was also pulling a trailer behind the RV, attempting to cross the Hester Street railroad track crossing last Friday night around 7:00 p.m.
Drivers Beware: LA 3213 To Be Closed This Sunday To Repair Railroad Track
The Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (LADOTD) announced this week that, weather permitting, LA 3213 (the highway from the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge to LA 3127) will be closed this Sunday, February 4th, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
LA Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program Underway
The Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program will award scholarships providing assistance to worthy Louisiana students in furthering their education and training with resources made available through the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program.
Financial Assistance Available For Utility Bills
Low-income residents of St. James Parish may be eligible for financial assistance to help pay utility bills, through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The LIHEAP program is a federally funded program administered by St. James Parish Government, Department of Human Resources, CAA made available to St. James Parish through the Louisiana Housing Corporation. Persons applying for assistance must provide the necessary documentation below to complete a LIHEAP application: