LAKE ARTHUR — The town was recently awarded a grant of $250,000 to help demolish dilapidated properties throughout Lake Arthur.
Mayor Sampson “Poncho” LeJeune said the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) would significantly benefit the town.
“This is a great achievement for the town,” he said. “Hopefully, we will be able to tear down 20 to 25 houses with it and hopefully get these pr…