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(The Center Square) — While state officials say Louisiana is storm-ready as hurricane season begins Saturday, lessons are still being learned on storm recovery.

Achieving your perfect scentscape begins with nature-inspired fragrances, including classics like White Sage + Mahogany, Lavender + Waterlily and Eucalyptus + Wild Berry. If sweeter scents are your preference, consider enticing blends like Pink Watermelon + Mimosa, Lush Honeysuckle + Raspberry or Hawaiian Guava + Tropical Flowers.

Jeff Davis Parish Library is hosting Cajun French language events to engage the community in the preservation of the unique language of Louisiana French. Welsh Library Branch Manager Jean Stoute heads four Cajun French programs open to the public for homeschool aged kids up to adult, that are fun, social and educational.

Joining one of the great vacation bible school events being offered during summer break is a fun way for kids to learn about the Bible while spending time with others. Churches in the area are providing engaging programs to help kids learn and experience new interaction through fun themed Bible centered events.

(The Center Square) — Gaming revenues were down in Louisiana in April, according to data from the state’s Gaming Control Board.

(The Center Square) — Deployment of Atchafalaya Basin Bridge speed cameras has been stopped by the stroke of a pen.

CAMERON PARISH — On Monday morning, Mark Estes, 58, drowned after being pulled under by a rip current near the rocks at Rutherford Beach. Emergency personnel attempted life-saving measures on Estes but he was pronounced dead on the scene.