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Farm bill mostly beneficial for Louisiana ag producers

Both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed the 2018 farm bill with strong bipartisan support. The bill passed the Senate on an 87-13 vote and passed the House by a vote of 386-47. This is the first time since 1990 that a farm bill has been enacted the same year it was introduced.

Tri-Parish students on LSU Dean’s list

LSU students who earned grade-point averages of 3.5 to 3.9 in at least 15 credit hours are listed on the Dean’s List. Acadia Parish College of Agriculture: Phyllis Elliot Dore, Crowley; Kathryn A Leblanc, Rayne; and Laura Jane Stevens, Crowley.

Mamou council adopts budget at recent meeting

Two outgoing council members from Mamou gave their goodbyes during last week’s meeting. “These four years went in a flash,” expressed Councilwoman Jessica Fontenot.

Three good men; Three Great kids’ books

Men get a bad rap. They’re blamed collectively for rape culture, violence, war, poverty, climate change and all other manner of global suffering. They’re forced to apologize on college campuses for their chromosomes, anatomy and athleticism.

News flash: The apple doesn’t fall far from the Tyree

Sentimental fool that I am, a recent change in my son’s extracurricular activities was like an early Christmas gift. Gideon has joined the staff of his school’s newly launched (online) newspaper, the Cornersville (TN) High School “Paw Prints.

A special appeal at Christmas

When the Diocese of Lafayette was separated from the Archdiocese of New Orleans in 1918, there were only four Catholic institutions besides the church parishes in southwest Louisiana: the Academy of the Sacred Heart (established in 1821) and St. Charles College (1837) in Grand Coteau, St.

Friday morning fire

Firefighters were called to a house fire on North Aymond at 8 a.m. Friday. Eunice Fire Chief Mike Arnold said the house was vacant and the electricity was off. The fire began in the kitchen area and partially collapse a portion of the roof of the two-bedroom house.

Derouen named ag lender

Acadiana native Elby Derouen has accepted the position of agriculture and commercial lender at the Eunice JD Bank branch at 300 Park Ave.

LSU Eunice nursing program candidates receive pins

Fifteen nursing candidates received their pins at ceremonies here Dec. 17. The fifteen will be the first class to graduate in nursing from LSU Eunice’s Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital site.

Tropical plant care tips for the chilled landscape

As cold winter weather begins to settle in over the state this month, we can expect freezing temperatures in the 20s and even the teens for the next few months. With cold weather comes concern for tropical plants in our landscapes.