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UL Lafayette sets another record for R&D funding

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette spent a record $124.7 million on research and development last year. Dr. Joseph Savoie, UL Lafayette president, announced the milestone during his State of the University address Aug. 21.

I-10 westbound lanes now open on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the I-10 westbound lanes on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge in St. Martin Parish are now open following a multi-vehicle crash involving a vehicle fire that occurred on Monday.

Bloody truth about U.S. immigration policy

Last week, I got an email from my friend Chris Casazza, a partner with the immigration firm Solow, Isbell and Palladino in Philadelphia. He reached out to tell me about something that had happened to a former client, and he hoped that I could tell the story.

Social Security’s looming shortfall

“Sometimes I worry that if I ever can retire and do get Social Security payments, they’ll be a lot less than what I’ve been promised,” I said to my CPA, Louie the Number Cruncher. “There is some reason to worry, Tommy.

Branch man sentenced for drug, firearm charges

Yancy Todd Sonnier, 54, of Branch, was sentenced Friday by U.S. District Judge Robert R. Summerhays to serve 86 months in federal prison for drug and firearm charges, U.S. Attorney David Joseph announced. Sonnier pleaded guilty on Jan.

Rice crop’s lower yields blamed on wet weather

Farmers probably would like to forget the 2019 rice crop, which has been plagued by low yields. Bad weather from the start of the growing season through harvest is being blamed. “Growing conditions have been less than ideal,” said LSU AgCenter rice specialist Dustin Harrell.

Parish schools lagging behind in top growth

St. Landry Parish public schools lag behind other schools in Acadiana in terms of growth toward subject mastery on English language arts and math scores from the 2018 to 2019 school year, according to Louisiana Department of Education information released Tuesday.

Woman says purse with $10,000 in it stolen

A 77-year-old woman reported to Eunice Police that her purse with $10,000 in it was stolen from her car parked in front of Dollar Tree on Tuesday. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fonenot said the incident occurred about 5:15 p.m. at the business near Walmart.

Man found passed out in bathroom with child

A customer at Tobacco Plus opened a restroom door to find a unconscious and naked man on the toilet with a crying child on the floor, Eunice Police Lt. Ryan Young said. The man’s pants were down to his ankles and there was a syringe on the ground, Young said.