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Big tech, right wing media and cartoonist logic

While the mainstream media is rightfully focused on the second impeachment of President Trump and the assault on the Capitol, right wing media is obsessed with “Freedom of Speech.

What America needs is a hearty laugh

America could use a hearty laugh right now, but laughter doesn’t come easily because too many Americans have lost their sense of humor. Humor, says Merriam-Webster, is “the ability to be funny or to be amused by things that are funny.” We are at our best when we’re amused.

DOTD announces start of construction project on La. 182 in St. Landry Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that beginning Monday, construction was to begin on a $3.5 million overlay project on a 3.25-mile section of La. 182 from U.S. 167 to the end of the one-way couplet at East Church Street in Opelousas .

Louisiana Master Farmer Program graduates 2020 class

The Louisiana Master Farmer Program, an LSU AgCenter-led initiative that teaches about conservation, recently graduated its 2020 class. Five new Master Farmer certifications as well as 14 recertifications were awarded Jan.

Pelosi taps Louisiana native Honoré to review Capitol security

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday announced that retired Lt. General Russel Honoré, a Louisiana native best known for his role in the response to Hurricane Katrina, will lead a Capitol Hill security review. The news follows the deadly riot at the U.S.

Terrific January day for soccer

Remi Rosbury from Lafayette prepares to kick the football during soccer practice at LSUE on Tuesday. The day was nearly perfect for the 23-member team’s practice session. Coach Ian McGimsey said the team’s first game is scheduled April 2 in season delayed due to COVID-19.

State revenue forecast team projects slow economic recovery

A cautious revenue forecast was adopted by a panel of state leaders Tuesday as they set income projections used to create the state’s budget.

Parish president job contested

Parish President Jessie Bellard was the first person to qualify for the March 20 election. He was followed by Dwain Buller. Bellard, of the 700 block of Landreneau Road, Eunice, qualified as a Democrat. Buller, of the 100 block of George Buller Road, Bunkie, qualified as a Republican.

Trial delays include Church Point shooting death

Trial dates for two upcoming murder trials with local ties could be affected following the Louisiana Supreme Court’s moratorium on criminal and civil trials in all parishes. The Jan. 11 announcement has pushed back all trials until March 1 due to the surge in COVID-19 cases in the state.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 20 Virginia Pate, 38, 100 block of N. Simms Street, Simmesport. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Derek Cordell Fugett, 47, 200 block of W. Convent Street, Opelousas.