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Louisiana sugarcane crop escapes extensive damage

One week after Hurricane Laura came ashore, Louisiana’s sugarcane crop is still showing some signs of the storm, but the damage is not as extensive as feared as Laura approached the state.

Higgins says armed demonstrators ‘won’t walk away’ from protests

Amid growing concerns about violent clashes between protesters across the country, U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins on Tuesday suggested in a social-media post that armed demonstrators at Louisiana protests should be met with deadly force.

Pet food recall: LDAF discovers fungal toxin

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Feed Program is at the forefront of a nationwide pet food recall following the discovery of Aflatoxin in a dry dog food. Aflatoxin is a mycotoxin produced by a fungus commonly found in grain such as corn.

From the September 2008 Eunice News files

Louisiana National Guard, from the 1083rd at Minden arrived arrived at the old Walmart building on West Laurel early Wednesday morning to dispense ice from two 40-foot trailers, followed by trailers full of water and MREs (emergency rations) before noon.

All Louisiana kids have a right to internet access

Our illustrious state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education in Louisiana has just released a startling report. Over 25% of students, some 179,000 throughout the state, have no internet access. Yet the vast majority of school districts teach a good part of the week virtually over the internet.

Inspirational quotes: Are you for them or against them?

One of the highlights of my 93-year-old mother’s week is when she receives an inspirational essay from a church lady (hi, Regina!) who maintains a mailing list for Special People. Yes, the world is flooded with anxieties, conflicts and doubts.

Arrest made in fatal wreck

An arrest has been made in a fatal wreck that occurred June 21 on Ebenezer Road in Acadia Parish, according to Sheriff K.P. Gibson. During the investigation evidence was obtained indicating that Shatira Zana Perro was the driver of the vehicle involved, Gibson stated. A warrant was obtained on Aug.

Stolen ATVs, trailer recovered

A Washington man’s arrest netted two stolen ATVs and a trailer, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. Investigators on Aug. 31 received information on an ongoing investigation that involved the theft of several ATVs in the parish.

Hurricane Laura death toll reaches 20

The Louisiana Department of Health on Thursday verifies three additional deaths tied to Hurricane Laura, bringing the state’s current death toll to 20. A 65-year-old man and a 50-year-old man died due to medical conditions exacerbated by excessive heat following the loss of electricity.

Recall petition

Toni Godeaux of Eunice signs a petition to recall Gov. John Bel Edwards Thursday morning. Jeremy Fontenot of Mamou, watches on as she signs. Signup for the recall was held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Eunice at the parking lot of Hancock Bank. As of 10:10 a.m.