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Is New Orleans under siege?

The headlines resounded across the front page of both New Orleans’ daily newspapers. “AN UNCONSCIONABLE ACT” blared the New Orleans Advocate. “IT WAS PANIC,” shouted The Times Picayune. Bullets were flying all over Bourbon Street as a visiting Baton Rouge man was killed and 10 others were injured.

Scott Angelle for Congress

We are on the verge of a great American comeback and a renaissance of our South Louisiana economy. In times like this, it’s critical that we have proven leaders like Scott Angelle in Washington, D.C.

Eunice Police radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Dec. 1 06:22 Green Bronco has too loud of engine in the 500 block of Ida. 07:05 Stolen medication in the 700 block of South 4th. 07:22 Water line broken on Viola near Gum. Lawco notified.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Dec. 2 Claburn Bradley, 50, 200 block of Natalie Street, Eunice. Theft of goods (shoplifting). Darrell Lee Jones, 55, 500 block of West Gum Street, Eunice. Three warrants. Lacie Ann Miller, 31, 1000 block of North 7th Street, Eunice. Warrant.  

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish needs help solving burglary in Church Point

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a residential burglary, which occurred in the 1200 block of Castille Highway in Church Point sometime between Nov. 23 and Nov. 27. Forced entry was made into the home through the rear door, and once inside unknown suspects stole a 55” plasma TV.

Be thankful for Trump’s presidency

Thanksgiving may officially be over, but Americans have much to be thankful for. To my liberal and Democratic Party friends (not always one and the same), please enjoy the freedom you have to protest and fear the unknown that is President-elect Trump.

Acadiana Disaster Response Fund grants $245,000 to local organizations, churches

The Acadiana Disaster Response Fund at Community Foundation of Acadiana recently awarded a total of $245,000 to 16 local organizations and churches to benefit flood victims.

Analysis: Hope persists for Louisiana names in Trump cabinet

President-elect Donald Trump still has some top jobs to fill and there are a few Louisiana politicians who are about to be jobless. So it’s only natural that the rumor mill is still churning out possibilities, starting with outgoing U.S. Sen. David Vitter.

St. John Berchman's relic to visit Grand Coteau

The story of the miracle performed by St. John Berchman at Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau has been told throughout the years. The relic, the heart of St. John Berchman, will leave Belgium for the first time on Dec. 7 to head for Shreveport. On Dec.

Patricia Holte

Patricia Hebert Holte. 67, died on Wednesday November 30, 2016. There are no funeral services at this time. Patricia is survived by her husband , Larry D.