COUNTRY NEWS

MARK THE DATE! March 12 is the date of our next Shrimp Boil. Tickets will be given out in class Monday, February 22. Money and extra tickets will be due March 10.

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Reminder, if you are interested in a booth rental, payment is due by February 28th.

If you are interested in donating items as proceeds to the fire department you can message Krystal Hollis or Leah M. French to set up a time to meet for drop offs.

On Sunday February 21st tables will be set up in front of the station for drop offs starting at 10am. ... See more

LSP offers the following driving tips if motorists encounter black ice:
· Remain calm and avoid overreacting.
· Allow your vehicle to pass over the ice without applying brakes.
· Keep your steering wheel straight. Turing the wheel increases the chances of sliding and losing control of the vehicle.
· If you enter a skid, take your foot off the accelerator and gently turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid. ... See more

With the rise of temperatures above freezing and the work of the Louisiana Department of Transportation, our travel conditions have improved. However, much of Louisiana will see the potential of a deep freeze again later this evening and into tonight. The drop in temperature will lead to the potential of “black ice” forming on our highways. Black ice is hard to detect as the ice tends to blend in on the roadway surface. All parts of the roadway are subject to forming black ice; however, it is most commonly found on bridges, overpasses, and roadways beneath overpasses.

Troopers will be actively patrolling to assist stranded motorists and monitor roadway conditions; however, LSP offers the following driving tips if motorists encounter black ice:
· Remain calm and avoid overreacting.
· Allow your vehicle to pass over the ice without applying brakes.
· Keep your steering wheel straight. Turing the wheel increases the chances of sliding and losing control of the vehicle.
· If you enter a skid, take your foot off the accelerator and gently turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

If you must be on the roads, please remember to wear your seat belt, give extra space between your vehicle and other vehicles, and reduce speeds. If motorists should become stranded, they may utilize the *LSP (*577) system from a cell phone to contact the nearest LSP Troop to request help.

Motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from their telephone. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511la.org. Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov and the DOTD Facebook. ... See more

Congratulations to today's Birthday Cake Winner from Rouses Markets!🎉You can pick up your certificate @ 6282 W. Main St. Houma. Don't forget to call in or message your Birthday wishes by 9:00 am at (985) 387-4967 for the Birthday Club with Larry Hyatt! ... See more

From the National Weather Service in New Orleans:

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s and lower 30s are expected tonight.

* WHERE...All of the River Parishes west of New Orleans, metro New Orleans south of Lake Pontchartrain, and all of the Bayou region parishes around Houma and Thibodaux.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Pets are also subject to the extreme cold. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. if this is not possible...make sure outdoor pets have warm...dry shelter and provide sufficient food and fresh
unfrozen water.

Be particularly careful with portable heaters...there is a danger of fire or poisonous fumes. ... See more

Stay home Stay safe

As today begins, please remain vigilant and exercise caution if you must travel on #Louisiana roads. A large number of roads are still considered impassable, especially in Central and North Louisiana. Troopers, other law enforcement and first responders, and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) are working to clear the roads.

If motorists should become stranded, they may utilize the *LSP (*577) system from a cell phone to contact the nearest LSP Troop to request help.

For those who don’t have to travel, take this time to stay home and enjoy family.

For road closure information, motorists can utilize the 511 phone system, 511la.org, or Louisiana 511 smartphone application.

#LouisianaStrong ... See more

Congratulations to today's Birthday Cake Winner from Rouses Markets!🎉You can pick up your certificate @ 6282 W. Main St. Houma. Don't forget to call in or message your Birthday wishes by 9:00 am at (985) 387-4967 for the Birthday Club with Larry Hyatt! ... See more

Forced generation outages combined with extremely low temperatures have caused a sharp increase in demand for electric power which can result in an overload of the electrical grid.

Congratulations to today's Birthday Cake Winner from Rouses Markets!🎉You can pick up your certificate @ 6282 W. Main St. Houma. Don't forget to call in or message your Birthday wishes by 9:00 am at (985) 387-4967 for the Birthday Club with Larry Hyatt! ... See more