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Offense, controversy are necessary in a free society

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
The other day, someone reminded me that I had a public Facebook page entitled “Christine Flowers, Columnist and Radio Host.” I rarely post there, which is why I’d almost forgotten about it.

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Trump’s endorsements can hurt the GOP

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Will Donald Trump’s endorsements in the 2022 Republican primaries be a double-edged sword for the party? Based on the surprising results of the special House runoff election in Texas, they could be.
Iberia Parish sugarcane grower Taylor Blanchard displays a no-till fertilizer implement that applies fertilizer to the top of the rows to allow for more direct applications with less soil disturbance during a field day focused on sugarcane at the LSU AgCenter Iberia Research Station on July 27. (Photo by Derek Albert/LSU AgCenter)

Iberia Parish sugarcane grower Taylor Blanchard displays a no-till fertilizer implement that applies fertilizer to the top of the rows to allow for more direct applications with less soil disturbance during a field day focused on sugarcane at the LSU AgCenter Iberia Research Station on July 27. (Photo by Derek Albert/LSU AgCenter)

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Wet weather, new varieties highlight discussions at Acadiana field days

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
The story of the past two years in Louisiana sugarcane production has been a tale of two very different seasons for farmers.
Dr. Tina Stefanski talks about the delta strain of the COVID-19 delta strain that is surging in Louisiana to record levels and filling hospitals during a news conference Monday at the Delta Grand Theatre in Opelousas. Behind her, from left, are Opelousas Mayor Julius Alsandor and St. Landry Parish Superintendent of Schools Patrick Jenkins. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Dr. Tina Stefanski talks about the delta strain of the COVID-19 delta strain that is surging in Louisiana to record levels and filling hospitals during a news conference Monday at the Delta Grand Theatre in Opelousas. Behind her, from left, are Opelousas Mayor Julius Alsandor and St. Landry Parish Superintendent of Schools Patrick Jenkins. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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COVID’s delta variant hitting hard

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
COVID-19’s delta variant is hitting St. Landry Parish hard as the state endures fourth wave of coronavirus. St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard said on Monday the public works crew that does road work in the parish was down to three people.

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Atlantic hurricane season shows no signs of slowing

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is well underway, and atmospheric and oceanic conditions remain conducive for an above-average hurricane season, according to the annual mid-season update issued by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service.
Dr. A.C. Miller (Subitted photo)

Dr. A.C. Miller (Subitted photo)

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Dr. Miller had a passion for serving patients

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
“He wasn’t just a doctor who delivered babies, he was the man who took care of anybody no matter whether they could pay or not,” is how Claire Miller Jazwick described her father, Dr. “A.C.” Miller.

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Students do better with in-person teaching

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released new data showing that in-person students significantly outperformed remote learners on the Spring 2021 LEAP Assessments.
Emery Guillory

Emery Guillory

Emery Guillory

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
EUNICE–On Saturday, July 31, 2021, God called Emery to his eternal rest. He was born to the late Lester Guillory, Sr. and Marie Felecie Guillory on September 10, 1960 in Chataignier, LA. Emery was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church and was also a member of the Knights of Peter Claver.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office arrests

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office arrests

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 4 David Paul Bordelon Jr., 31, 2100 block of Dudley Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Arrested by Eunice Police. Ricky Lee Fontenot, 52, 100 block of Nicole Lane, Opelousas.
Eunice Police arrests

Eunice Police arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 3 Daniel Citizen, 42, 1200 block of Tyrone Road, Eunice. Probation warrant. Enricco Ledet, 23, 500 block of South Cane, Eunice.