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Why is Louisiana always last?

Coach Dale Brown’s recent article about Louisiana’s disgraceful ratings as the “worst state in the country” and his call for “immediate and massive action” before we implode from within was right on target. So this begs the question — what does “massive action” look like?

Time to nurture America’s Irish-inspired humor

It’s always grand in March of every year to pour myself a pint of Guinness and enjoy the glorious Irish wit. It’s my good fortune to be a fellow of Irish descent.

Crime Stoppers seeks info sought about hit and run in Iota

The Iota Police Department is investigating a hit and run involving a pedestrian that occurred in the 800 block of Simar Street at about 11:30 p.m. Feb. 23, 2018. The suspect vehicle was described as a silver, mid-size 4-door car with possible damage to the passenger side windshield from the impact.

Former Iota coach arrested for Iota High School burglary

A former football coach at Iota High School has been charged with burglarizing the school.

National Park Service’s Hatten named deputy southeast regional director

National Park Service Southeast Regional Director Stan Austin announced the selection of Lance Hatten as deputy regional director of the Southeast Region, headquartered in Atlanta. Hatten has been acting in the position since November 2017 and will assume the role permanently on March 18.

New Orleans distillery uses Avoyelles yams for its vodka

Sweet potatoes have been a part of Avoyelles Parish for generations. No gumbo, Thanksgiving, Christmas or family get-together is complete without at least one sweet potato side dish — candied with marshmallows, baked with cinnamon, cooked as a pie or cut up as French fries.

DeVillier: Constitutional convention may unlock budget solution

A constitutional convention is the only way for the state to fix its fiscal problems for the long-term, Rep. Phillip DeVillier said. “We have to redirect how we spend money. We have to unlock all of these funds,” he said at the March 7 Eunice Rotary Club meeting.

Eunice sales tax revenue is up

Eunice sales tax revenues rose in the first two months of the year while collections in Opelousas and for the whole of St. Landry Parish declined, according to statistics from the St. Landry Parish School Board. Sales Tax Division. Eunice had revenues of $956,270 for January and February, up 2.

Fire on North 11th Street

Eunice firefighters responded to a fire at a mobile home at 230 North 11th St. at 11:37 a.m. Tuesday, according to Eunice Police radio dispatch logs. There were no injuries, but two dogs died in the mobile home.

Felix Louis "Cooney" Johnson

EUNICE~Felix Louis Johnson "Cooney" age 86 passed away peacefully on Monday March 13, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes surrounded by his family and friends. He was a loving husband, devoted father and fun grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Rita L.