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Yahoo
15-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Residents react to closure of Washington Elementary School
WASHINGTON, La. () — Parents, grandparents and even nutrition managers at were not happy after the School Board announced the doors of the school would be closing in order to make the building a . 'They have no right to even do what they're doing,' said a Washington resident. Those reactions are still felt today as some residents said the school board was making a mistake by taking opportunity away from a school that has shown big improvements in recent years. Town Council member for District four, Mary Lavergne, said she was hurt by the boards decision as many parents were left in the dark regarding any information on the school and may struggle with transportation. 'It's been a top earning school two years in a row, and it will rank number seven most improved school in the state,' she said. 'I saw my teachers cry, I felt so bad. Those Washington Elementary teachers. The two principals, Mr. Sylvester and Miss Laverne, put in the work. All those beautiful teachers that we got paraprofessionals, cooks, janitors. I feel sorry for them.' As the community reflects on the board's decision, Lavergne said the fight to keep the school open may not be over. 'I want to thank the board members that stood up for us. In the past year, they have really stood up for us. And even the ones that didn't vote for us. I know I don't have no ill feelings or hard feelings against them, but it's more things we're doing as a community. We're not letting this go,' she said. Residents react to closure of Washington Elementary School Acadiana woman makes Mardi Gras-inspired makeup palette, sells out statewide Locals create nightly prayer group to unite community in supporting 7-year-old boy with rare disease Severe Storms Possible Saturday Night & Much Colder Weather Sunday… Alleged armed robbers flee Morgan City, found in Beaumont, Texas Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Yahoo
Alleged armed robbers flee Morgan City, found in Beaumont, Texas
MORGAN CITY, La. () — Two people were found hiding out in Beaumont, Texas in attempts to evade alleged armed robbery charges in Morgan City. Officials said on Feb. 7 Semaj Jaqualyn Douglas, 19, and Tanya Sanainoel Toussaint, 20, used social media to arrange a meeting with a man around the Greenwood Street area in Morgan City. It was here Douglas allegedly robbed the man at gunpoint, resulting in the man getting shot and sent to the hospital for moderate injuries. With the help of the and the , were able to find Douglas and Toussaint hiding out in the Beaumont, Texas area and they have been taken to a Beaumont jail until police bring them back to Morgan City to face charges. Semaj Jaqualyn Douglas is facing charges of attempted second degree murder, armed robbery and armed robbery with a firearm. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Tanya Sanainoel Toussaint is facing charges of principal to attempted second degree murder, armed robbery and solicitation for prostitution The investigation is still ongoing. Residents react to closure of Washington Elementary School Acadiana woman makes Mardi Gras-inspired makeup palette, sells out statewide Locals create nightly prayer group to unite community in supporting 7-year-old boy with rare disease Severe Storms Possible Saturday Night & Much Colder Weather Sunday… Alleged armed robbers flee Morgan City, found in Beaumont, Texas Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Louisiana recalls oysters after 15 people report norovirus-like illness: What to know
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Louisiana Department of Health closed an oyster harvesting area after 15 people reported norovirus-like illnesses. Oysters from Area 3, located east of Lake Borgne and north of Eloi Bay including Chandeleur Islands and nearby marshes, were recalled. The closure includes all oysters harvested from this area since Jan. 10, 2025. This includes shucked, frozen, and breaded oysters. It also covers post-harvest processed oysters and those for the half-shell market. State health officials said 15 people got sick after eating these oysters at New Orleans restaurants. According to LDH, the illnesses were not life-threatening, but two people were hospitalized and have since been discharged. Norovirus symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and stomach cramps. 'Sometimes people have a low-grade fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and a general sense of tiredness. The illness is usually brief, with symptoms lasting a day or two,' LDH said. People can get the illness through contaminated food, particularly raw or undercooked shellfish. Cooking oysters kills the virus but outbreaks can happen from eating undercooked oysters from contaminated waters. Recall for broccoli sold at Walmart in Louisiana upgraded to highest risk level: FDA LDH said all oysters from outside Area 3 and all other Louisiana seafood are safe to eat. The closure order signed by Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham and LDH Secretary Michael Harrington starts immediately and will last for at least 21 days. The department is working with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to make sure no oysters are taken from these waters during the closure. LDH has informed local oyster harvesters in the affected area and the Louisiana Oyster Task Force. If you think you got sick from contaminated oysters, report it to LDH. Contact your regional epidemiologist. You can also submit a report online at LDH's website. CC's Coffee House unveils new Mardi Gras-inspired flavors, treats. How to make them at home LSU football coach Brian Kelly to talk about transfer portal signees and new staff members Panini Fan Fest kicks off in New Orleans ahead of The Big Game Baton Rouge police arrest second suspect in shooting that killed state representative's grandson Johnson calls Trump's Gaza takeover idea 'bold' and 'decisive' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
