Legal Resources for East and West Carroll Parishes
Civil legal aid is available, for those who qualify, through Legal Aid of North Louisiana (LANL). LANL was highlighted during a recent newscast for KNOE. View video.
Legal Services Corporation Requests Supplemental Funding to Help Implement American Jobs Plan
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is requesting that supplemental funding in the range of $350-500 million be included in the infrastructure package addressing the American Jobs Plan introduced by President Biden on March 31. Civil legal aid has a vital role in…
Farmers’ Guide to the 2021 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Farmers’ Legal Action Group, Inc. (FLAG) has released a new publication, Farmers’ Guide to the 2021 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The deadline to sign up for PPP is now May 31, 2021, so it is not too late to apply. The new…
FEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-Related Deaths
In early April, FEMA will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic. Read more.
IRS announces tax relief for Louisiana severe winter storm victims
The IRS has announced that victims of Louisiana winter storms that occurred February 11-19, 2021 now have until June 15, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. Read more.
Addressing the Impact of Winter Storms: Resources
Addressing the Impact of Winter Storms: Resources The severe winter weather of the past week has left many households without heat and electricity. For older adults and other at-risk populations, the loss of utilities can exacerbate health conditions. Poor road…
‘It’s just a vicious cycle’: Evictions, homelessness surge in southwest Louisiana after hurricanes
A pre-existing housing crisis in Lake Charles, along with slow federal aid, have left some renters unhoused for nearly six months. This story is third in a three-part series supported by the Pulitzer Center about how southwest Louisiana is recovering…