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Partisanship is a bipartisan problem

For generations, Americans have peacefully disagreed amongst themselves about the direction of the country. At times, fights have escalated over some of those disagreements.

I guess Donald Trump was tight

At his big rallies last fall President Trump kept telling his supporters that, “We’re just going to win and win so much you’re going to get tired of winning.” No one ever gets tired of winning, especially a rookie politician that everyone in the establishment predicted would be a loser.

Erath to honors DL Menard on 55th anniversary of ‘The Back Door’

ERATH — July 2017 marks an important date in the life of Cajun music legend DL Menard, and his hometown of Erath is planning a celebration. Fifty-five years ago this July, Menard released his biggest hit, “The Back Door” (“La Porte En Arrière”).

When’s the next session?

After convening three different times this year, the Louisiana Legislature isn’t scheduled to go into another lawmaking session until March 12, 2018. That’s when the House and Senate will begin their annual regular session — just like the one that was concluded in early June.

Acadia Parish Sheriff announces drug arrests

Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson announced 10 drug arrests. They are: Jacob Ritter, 18, Evangeline. Citation for simple possession of marijuana. Luke James Mire, 17, Egan. Illegal carry of weapon with controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

Dr. Ferdinand Joseph DeRouen

EUNICE~It is with the heaviest of hearts and great sadness that the family of Dr. Ferdinand Joseph DeRouen, Jr. announces his passing on Monday, June 26, 2017 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. A Memorial Mass to honor the life and memory of Dr. F. J. "Brother" DeRouen, JR.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest

The following is an arrest reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 28 Albert Dontray Bova, 26, 600 block of 5th Street, Donaldsonville Domestic abuse battery, simple criminal damage.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 27 Stephen Arvie, 43, 1400 block of Kemie Lane, Mamou. Warrant for state domestic abuse battery. Alisha Howell, 33, 5000 block of Duralde Highway, Eunice. Bench warrants for resisting, theft and battery on the infirm. Angelo D.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 27 05:44 Caller said a male is trying to get into her front door in the 900 block of Williams. 10:30 Missing money order in the 700 block of South 4th. 10:30 Truck left on property in the 400 block of Mill.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 27 Hannah L. Pommier, 32, 300 block of Perrotti Street, Eunice. Improper lane usage; six counts of possession of schedule IV drugs. Lyle Kenneth Nutter, 48, 17000 block of East Domiano Lane, Hammond.