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Dozens arrested in child porn sweep

Several suspects from Acadiana were arrested in a statewide child pornography bust, one of them charged with 100 counts of possession of child porn.

Church Point Police seek man wanted in shooting

Church Point police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate Curtis E. Guidry. Guidry is wanted for a shooting that occurred at the Martin Luther King Park in Church Point on May 23. Guidry is accused of firing several rounds at a vehicle occupied by two individuals.

How ‘Coach’ Blanco learned to cook

As the regular session comes within days of adjournment, politicos find themselves spending an increasing amount of extra time at the Capitol as sine die approaches. The crush of bills and debate that accompanies the end of lawmakers’ work is a pattern that has plagued the Legislature for decades.

How ‘Coach’ Blanco learned to cook

As the regular session comes within days of adjournment, politicos find themselves spending an increasing amount of extra time at the Capitol as sine die approaches. The crush of bills and debate that accompanies the end of lawmakers’ work is a pattern that has plagued the Legislature for decades.

Fireworks season is underway

As another fireworks sales season begins, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is encouraging Louisiana residents to not only be safe when using fireworks, but knowledgeable when buying them.

Repair work at Eunice Elementary won’t be completed by start of school

Any hope that repair work at Eunice Elementary would be completed by the start of school in August has been dashed by the weather. Claudia Blanchard, school system director of operations, said, “This project was originally started almost a year ago — a 220 day project, which is a long time.

School Board mileage rate stalls budget

Approval of the St. Landry Parish School Board budget slowed over discussion of a mileage increase. Mileage paid to school system employees has been an issue since January and the next budget, which is to be voted on at a July 11 meeting, calls for a 10 cent increase to 46 cents per mile.

Democrats disrespect Biden by not appreciating his past

As former Vice President Joe Biden has embarked on his latest campaign for the presidency, I’ve been reminded about why I left the Democratic Party three years ago, after having been a member since 1980.

Alleged would-be ISIS bomber could have lived American dream

Here’s the worst part: He had every opportunity to choose life. Last week, 21-year-old Mustafa Mousab Alowemer was arrested for allegedly plotting to bomb a small Christian church in Pittsburgh’s North Side. According to the U.S.

Ferdie "Boogie" Brown Jr.

EUNICE-~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ferdie “Boogie” Brown, Jr. announces his passing on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 74. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:00 pm on Friday, June 28, 2019 at St.