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Tri-Parish workforce declines from a year ago

The Tri-Parish workforce declined 1 percent — 718 people — from June to June 2017, according to federal Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS)released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. There were 70,062 people either working or looking for jobs in St.

Church Point woman faces nearly 22 years in federal prison

A 42-year-old Church Point woman was sentenced Tuesday to 262 months in prison for methamphetamine and cocaine distribution in Acadia and Lafayette parishes, and for illegally possessing a firearm. U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph announced Courtney Lynn Daigle was sentenced by U.S.

Liberty show cancelled

Due to electrical issues, the City of Eunice and the Jean Lafitte National Park Service have cancelled the "Rendez-vous des Cajuns" Music Show scheduled at 6 p.m. at the Liberty Theater in Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 26 07:31 Lobby complaint about vehicle burglary. 09:11 Burning trash at Magnolia and Eula. 09:50 Possible wreck between Park and Ash on South 6th. 14:22 Stalled vehicle at 3rd and Laurel.

Anthony Cain Leger

IOTA-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Anthony Cain Leger announces his passing on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Acadia General Hospital in Crowley at the age of 31. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at St.

Researcher suggests rough sailing for proposed river diversions

The fate of fish in a New England estuary could predict what’s ahead for Louisiana marsh life should the state activate a cornerstone of its coastal restoration plan. That’s according to Dr. James A. Nelson, a University of Louisiana at Lafayette biologist.

What do those mushrooms mean for your landscape?

After a rainy period in summer, we typically see mushrooms popping up everywhere. Some people are concerned; some are curious, and some are downright irritated when these strange growths appear in landscapes. First, we need to understand that mushrooms are produced by fungal organisms.

Joseph “Pat” Patrick LaFleur

Joseph “Pat” Patrick LaFleur passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at the age of 72. A Memorial Service is scheduled for August 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Basile located at 3001 Schamberg Street, Basile, La. Pat is survived by three daughters; Connie L.

Iota bicyclist killed in early morning crash

Shortly before 5:30 a.m. Troop I was notified of a fatal crash on La. 100 east of La. 3070 that claimed the life of 31-year-old Anthony Leger of Iota.

Furrow irrigation noted at rice field day

Farmers heard about the benefits and challenges of growing furrow-irrigated rice at an LSU AgCenter row rice field day on July 18.