Paincourtville, LA

PAINCOURTVILLE — On Wednesday, crews will be conducting fire hydrant tests along La. 70 in Paincourtville. According to the local volunteer fire department, the tests will be in the direction of Gator Corner up to Sportsman's Landing.Residents may notice fluctuating water pressure and some discoloration of the water, officials said."Annual hydrant testing is a requirement in order to keep accurate records of out-of-service hydrants and hydrants in need of repairs to keep the

PAINCOURTVILLE — Two people from Houma were arrested on felony drug charges after a traffic stop in Assumption Parish.According to the sheriff's office, Deputies tried to stop a car driving on La. 70, east of Paincourtville. The vehicle, driven by 47-year-old Shawn Joseph Olivier, continued on for a distance before stopping, the sheriff's office said.After talking to both Olivier and his passenger, 38-year-old Stevi Jayne Gonzales, deputies brought in a K-9 for an open-air sniff of t