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With Governor John Bel Edwards’ Executive Order moving Louisiana into Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan, Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC) officials are ready to move forward with the school’s Return to Campus Plan, effective June 15.

“Our foremost goal is preparing for the continued safety of our students, faculty, and staff,” said Chancellor Jimmy Sawtelle. “As such, CLTCC pledges to adhere to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and State of Louisiana guidelines regarding COVID-19 while finding ways to provide face-to-face services to students and maintaining flexibility in our operations, delivery of service and instruction.”

At the June 8 Sabine Parish School Board Meeting, the Board voted to name the new Converse High School Basketball Court - Coach Terrell D. Snelling Basketball Court. Present to support Mr. Snelling were various members of the Snelling family. Pictured is Ken Webb, Terrell D. Snelling, Melyssa Snelling and Terri Webb, Converse High principal.

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(The Center Square) – Three regions of Louisiana have seen an increase of COVID-19 cases in recent days even as the amount of testing has leveled off, state officials said Thursday.

Gov. John Bel Edwards is expected to announce Monday whether the state will move into the next phase of loosening restrictions meant to control the spread of the new coronavirus. Edwards didn’t say Thursday if he was leaning toward moving into the next phase, or whether he would consider issuing different rules for different regions.

But statistics Dr. Alex Billioux with the state Office of Public Health presented suggest the southwest, Acadiana and central regions of the state would not meet federal guidelines to further reopen. Edwards said he had not seen any indication that COVID cases will overwhelm health care capacity in any region of the state, which had been a concern when Louisiana was among the world leaders in case growth.

It’s always great to be back at Toledo Bend Lake at Cypress Bend Park to enjoy the fisherman’s paradise. With the world-wide Corona virus pandemic, it wasn’t a sure thing if the eleventh annual Toledo Bend Lake Association (TBLA) and the Sabine Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Fish Fest could be held. Saturday, June 6, 2020 was the very first day a group fishing tournament could become reality because of COVID-19. Youth fishermen gathered early to cast a rod for the largest bass, bream, catfish, white perch (crappie), turtle, and any other freshwater fish off the banks of Cypress Bend Park. TBLA President, Ricky Yeldell heads the non-profit organization formed by volunteers dedicated to improving the quality of fishing on Toledo Bend. Fishermen have been flocking to the lake where no social distancing is needed in your own boat