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Starks, Louisiana’s Mayhaw Festival To Return In May 2024
The Starks Mayhaw Festival is making a return this year after having to take a year off in 2023. The three-day festival will take place in the North part of Calcasieu Parish in downtown Startks, Louisiana in May 2024. The festival is full of great food, events, live music and...
West entrance of Old Highway 90 from I-10 access road closed due to drainage structure damage
ORANGE COUNTY, Texas — Orange County Road and Bridge has closed the west entrance of Old Highway 90 from I-10 access road to east of the Sandy Creek crossing. This closure is due to damage sustained to the drainage structure, according to a release from the Orange County Engineering Department.
Stark Reading Contest scholarship winners celebrated
The Board of Directors and administrative staff of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation wish to congratulate the winners of the 2024 County Finals of the 120th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation. On April 28, students who previously won first place at the various local level competitions held at each […] The post Stark Reading Contest scholarship winners celebrated appeared first on Orange Leader.
Calcasieu Parish School Board Announces Early Dismissal
Attention is being given to parents and guardians of children attending schools in Calcasieu Parish. The school just announced that all Calcasieu Parish School Board (CPSB) schools will be dismissed early today due to severe weather approaching Southwest Louisiana. Also, please be advised that alternative sites will dismiss students at...
Mayor praises new signs effort; asks for more direct Orange engagement
During the most recent City of Orange City Council meeting, Mayor Larry Spears Jr. heaped some praise on Director of Planning Kelvin Knauf and his team, while asking for more residents to speak with council members directly. Spears was especially complimentary of Orange’s recently installed wayfinder signs. The signs are 12-feet tall and 7-feet wide […] The post Mayor praises new signs effort; asks for more direct Orange engagement appeared first on Orange Leader.
Meals on Wheels names interim executive director, looks to reorganize Orange County effort
The Board of Directors of Orange Community Action Association, Meals on Wheels, announced this week the appointment of Dawn Burleigh as interim executive director. A search for a new executive director will begin immediately, organizers said. “To ensure the agency can continue to serve over 400 clients in Orange County, with an average of 300 […] The post Meals on Wheels names interim executive director, looks to reorganize Orange County effort appeared first on Orange Leader.
Flash Flood Watch impacting Orange County issued for Thursday; see the details
Thunderstorms could again be a concern for Orange County residents and those throughout Southeast Texas. According to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, La., another thunderstorm complex is expected to bring an increased risk for heavy rainfall and possible flooding late Wednesday night into Thursday. A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for portions […] The post Flash Flood Watch impacting Orange County issued for Thursday; see the details appeared first on Orange Leader.
Orange County schools announce closures, delays for Friday and beyond
Due to severe weather and potential flooding Friday, West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District is closing school on Friday (May 3). Additionally, district leaders want to remind school families that Monday is a district holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday (May 7). Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District also announced “out an abundance of caution” […] The post Orange County schools announce closures, delays for Friday and beyond appeared first on Orange Leader.
Sand and bags currently available across Orange County
Due to severe and continued rain and flooding in Orange County, local leaders are providing sand and bags for residents to use across the county. Sand and bags are currently available at: Precinct 1 County Road & Bridge Maintenance Barn on North Highway 87 at North Teal. Precinct 2 11897 State Highway 62 in Mauriceville, […] The post Sand and bags currently available across Orange County appeared first on Orange Leader.
Renewed Partnership Empowers Calcasieu Parish Student Success
Charlotte, NC (Thursday, May 2, 2024)— Louisiana’s Calcasieu Parish School Board (CPSB) today announced the renewal of its long-term partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education supporting student learning, development, and achievement. The continuation of this partnership enables teachers across CPSB to build classroom experiences that nurture student curiosity and prepares them for success in the world beyond the classroom.
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