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La. 4-H’ers attend National 4-H Congress

Thirty-four teens represented Louisiana at the annual National 4-H Congress, along with more than 1,000 other delegates from throughout the United States and its territories, in Atlanta during the Thanksgiving weekend.

Reformed, but not simplified

If only tax simplification were true. You see, one of the promises of the Republican tax-reform bill was that taxes would become way simpler for the majority of Americans to file — that we’d be able to file our taxes on a form the size of a postcard — but that isn’t entirely so.

A holly jolly tax bill

What a difference a historic Republican tax bill makes. The liberal media and Democrats, of course, hate what Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have done without a single Democrat vote.

Crowley Police investigating 2 shootings; 4 injured

Police here continue to investigate a pair of shootings that left four people hospitalized. The incidents occurred in different areas of the city just eight days apart. The first was on Dec. 14, at a business near the intersection of South Parkerson Avenue and East Mill Street; the next on Dec.

Treasurer adjusting to new job

Treasurer John Schroder hasn’t yet been on the job for a full month, but he’s keeping tabs on the ongoing budget chatter and the political mood at the State Capitol heading into next year’s legislative sessions.

Louisiana farmers see good yields despite tough conditions in 2017

An early spring got many row crops in Louisiana off to a fast start. Unfortunately, a wet summer kept many crops from reaching their potential and caused quality issues once farmers began to harvest.

Michael James Olivier

Michael James Olivier passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017, at the age of 51. Funeral Services pending. Burial will be held at St.

Eunice man arrested on burglary charges

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies, working with St. Landry Sheriff’s Office and Eunice Police have arrested a Eunice man on burglary charges, according to a news release from Sheriff K.P. Gibson. Brandon Charpentier was arrested by Eunice Police on warrants issued by all three of the agencies.

Shooting victim identified

A 23-year-old male was shot dead in an early Saturday morning shooting during a Christmas party at the Southeast Community Center, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said. The victim has been identified as Tyree Fredrick, 23, of the 200 block of Manuel Street in Eunice.

Fire destroys rural Acadia Parish house

It was not a very merry Christmas for Allen and Laura Gonsuron as their family home was destroyed by a fire. The fire destroyed the home in Acadia Parish at about 3:30 a.m., Saturday.