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Edwin W. Edwards dead at 93

Former Gov. Edwin W. Edwards, who embodied Louisiana’s populist era in the late 20th century — championing the poor and ushering Black people and women into state government — died just before 7 a.m. Monday at his home in Gonzales.

Live each day like the hibiscus

With several hundred types of hibiscus, one could write a book on this plant alone — and many have done so. The name hibiscus gets its origins from the ancient Greek word “hibiskos,” which means marsh mallow or white mallow.

Beware of our military leaders

This news appeared in print and has appeared on national TV recently directly from the chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States military. He proudly stated he has read Lenin, Marx and Mao and wants to understand white rage.

The divine truth of American history and slavery

It is critical that we teach our children the truth about America’s history, including Slavery. So, let’s begin.

Is an exosuit in your future?

“You load 16 tons and what do you get? Disability payments and not a Corvette.” – with apologies to Tennessee Ernie Ford.

No little green men, yet

A new report by the federal Office of the Director of National Intelligence doesn’t use the term “flying saucers” or even “UFOs,” but says there are dozens of instances of “unidentified aerial phenomena” that it can’t explain.

2 arrested for catalytic converter thefts

Two Arnaudville residents were arrestd for catalytic converter thefts in the Opelousas area. Sheriff Bobby Guidroz, in a news release, stated St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives received a complaint of theft on Dec. 22, 2020, at a local business on the I-49 Service Road in Opelousas.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. July 8 Austin J. Duval, 22, 8500 block of Galtier Street, Lavonia. Bench warrant.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 9 James Henry Harmon, 68, 700 block of East Jefferson Street, Opelousas. Probation violation. Arrested by Louisiana State Probation and Parole. Macy M. Mai, 58, 800 block of West Simcoe Street, Lafayette.

Eunice Police radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 8 00:16 Caller requested to speak to an officer, advised that she is afraid of a subject. Call came from the 600 block of South 5th. 01:16 Wreck at 12th and Hwy. 190, possible gun fire and fatality.