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LSUE chancellor changes

LSUE Chancellor Kimberly Russell has left the job she has held for three years and accepted a position at Texas Woman’s University.

State budget fight: Politics vs. priorities

The recent financial clash between Gov. John Bel Edwards and House Republican leaders over the Revenue Estimating Conferences $43 million of revenue projections has generated intense scrutiny from the Edwards administration, legislators,and even the media.

Garth Brooks and me in Louisiana!

Did you see the Garth Brooks televised concert at Notre Dame Stadium last week? Over 85,000 country music fans packed the South Bend football field for one of largest concerts ever viewed.

A perfect fit, forever

During the 1940s, novelist Frances Parkinson Keyes wrote a column that was circulated through several newspapers. In one of them, she told a touching story centered on the Krauss jewelry store which once stood in downtown Lafayette, and on simple wedding rings that were sold there.

Deputy accused of smuggling contraband into Acadia jail

An Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputy has been accused of smuggling contraband into the parish jail. Sheriff K.P. Gibson said the deputy, Regina Senegal, 45, of Church Point, was terminated several weeks ago.

Substitute teacher arrested for having sex with juveniles

A 38-year-old substitute teacher has been charged with having sexual relations with a two males, ages 15 and 16, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

Couple arrested in abuse case

A Rayne couple, John and Chasitty Mullins, were arrested by Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies after an investigation into a report of elderly abuse, according to a news release from Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson.

Health Insurance Exchange’s enrollment period ends on Dec. 15

The end of the HealthCare.gov open enrollment period is just around the corner. Whether you are new to the HealthCare.gov exchange or returning, we want to make sure that Louisiana residents who want coverage through the exchange are aware of the Dec.

St. Landry Parish sales tax collections show increase

Total St. Landry Parish sales tax revenue rose 3 percent from November 2017 to November 2018, according to statistics released by the St. Landry Parish School Board Sales Tax Division. Through November, sales tax revenue totaled $63.5 million.

Christmas trees need proper care

When it comes to Christmas trees, you have two basic choices: living or artificial. Although artificial trees have their place, and manufacturers are producing some startlingly realistic versions, I’m going to focus on the living types, as you would expect in a gardening column.