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Eunice Police officers injured responding to LSUE incident

Eunice Police was dispatched to LSUE campus on early Sunday morning responding to a call about a subject on campus near the Bengal Village apartments who was fighting and assaulting others.

National Guard ‘interrogation’ unneeded

I would like to mention the actions of Gov. Edwards and his appointed general of the Louisiana National Guard. I am speaking to the choir as I write this letter. I want to remind both of how unprofessional they acted while our troops were in Washington for the purpose of security.

Exposing the sins of the technical Catholics

I am not the pope. I was never a nun. I am barely a good Catholic, even though I do the absolute minimum to keep my club membership current. I am, however, a skilled detector of hypocrisy. Which makes me the perfect person to talk about the second Catholic president. Joe Biden is a Catholic.

Searching for unity in a sea of exclamation points

An email laced with exclamation points is never a good sign. At least not if you’re me. In my world, exclamation points usually follow words such as “idiot!” or “communist!” I take issue with the latter though the former is certainly up for discussion.

LDWF stresses safety after 3 recent boating fatalities

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division is encouraging all boaters to practice safe boating while enjoying the waterways of Louisiana. This notice comes after three people have died in boating accidents in 2021.

Former Crowley Police officer charged

A former Crowley Police officer has been charged with battery and malfeasance in office following an alleged incident at the police station. Ashlee Joyce McElroy, 27, was booked on Jan.

Louisiana state income tax filing begins Feb. 12

The Louisiana Department of Revenue will begin accepting and processing 2020 state individual income tax returns on Feb. 12. The date coincides with the date the IRS begins accepting 2020 federal income tax returns. On Feb.

Proposed tax changes for Louisiana oil and gas draw industry opposition

A proposal to simplify how Louisiana taxes oil and gas has drawn opposition from industry groups who say the changes could hurt natural gas producers. Louisiana’s severance tax on oil – the amount the state charges on oil extracted in the state – is 12.5%.

Congressional races draw a crowd

On the final day of qualifying, the race for the 5th Congressional District seat ended up with 13 candidates. The 5th District includes much of northeast Louisiana and stretches south to Opelousas. Qualifying ended on Friday with a two-way race for St. Landry Parish president.

Concussions once seemed like a phantom injury’

Back when Eric Hill played linebacker for LSU and in the NFL, every tackler had the same mindset: “You kill the head, you kill the body.” Hill, who retired from football in 2000, remembers coaches at every level telling him to use his helmet as a weapon.