Louisiana news

April 24, 2026

USPS Temporarily Suspends Operations at the Paulina Post Office

PAULINA, LA – Effective Monday, April 28, postal operations at the Paulina Post Office, 2388 LA 44 Paulina, LA 70763, are temporarily suspended due to lease non-renewal.

Retail operations for the Paulina Post Office have been moved to the following alternate location:

  • Hester Post Office
    4163 Kahn Street
    Hester, LA 70743
  • Retail Hours of Operations:
    Monday - Friday        12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Saturday                     8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
    Sunday                       Closed

Customers may pick up packages and accountable items, including Certified Mail and Registered Mail, at the Hester Post Office. Customers who have received a Left Notice slip at their home or business address also may pick up their items at this location. Post Office Box customers from the Paulina Post Office may pick up their mail at the Hester Post Office during the above retail hours of operation. Customers are reminded to bring proper photo identification.

The safety and well-being of our customers and our employees is a priority to the U.S. Postal Service.  We appreciate our customers’ patience as we work to resume operations at this facility. Updates will be provided as soon as additional information becomes available.

# # #

U.S. Postal Service Celebrates 250 Years

The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

For USPS media resources, including broadcast-quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. Follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter; Instagram; Pinterest; Threads; and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube Channel and like us on Facebook. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com.

USPS NEWS

Media contacts