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Maple Avenue work planned this year

The Maple Avenue — La. 91 — repaving project is still scheduled this year with bid letting set in February. State Rep. Phillip DeVillier said project has been expanded and will now include the overlay from the T-intersection with La. 13 west to the Acadia Parish line.

Acadian Medical Center giving COVID-19 vaccinations

The supply may be limited, but Acadian Medical Center is joining the effort to provide the COVID-19 vaccine to the public. Kevin Frank, CEO, said the hospital gained access to the vaccine this month. Acadian Medical Center is not on the state Department of Health’s list of vaccine sites.

Eunice Police officers injured responding to LSUE incident

Eunice Police was dispatched to LSUE campus on early Sunday morning responding to a call about a subject on campus near the Bengal Village apartments who was fighting and assaulting others.

National Guard ‘interrogation’ unneeded

I would like to mention the actions of Gov. Edwards and his appointed general of the Louisiana National Guard. I am speaking to the choir as I write this letter. I want to remind both of how unprofessional they acted while our troops were in Washington for the purpose of security.

Exposing the sins of the technical Catholics

I am not the pope. I was never a nun. I am barely a good Catholic, even though I do the absolute minimum to keep my club membership current. I am, however, a skilled detector of hypocrisy. Which makes me the perfect person to talk about the second Catholic president. Joe Biden is a Catholic.

Searching for unity in a sea of exclamation points

An email laced with exclamation points is never a good sign. At least not if you’re me. In my world, exclamation points usually follow words such as “idiot!” or “communist!” I take issue with the latter though the former is certainly up for discussion.

LDWF stresses safety after 3 recent boating fatalities

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division is encouraging all boaters to practice safe boating while enjoying the waterways of Louisiana. This notice comes after three people have died in boating accidents in 2021.

Former Crowley Police officer charged

A former Crowley Police officer has been charged with battery and malfeasance in office following an alleged incident at the police station. Ashlee Joyce McElroy, 27, was booked on Jan.

Louisiana state income tax filing begins Feb. 12

The Louisiana Department of Revenue will begin accepting and processing 2020 state individual income tax returns on Feb. 12. The date coincides with the date the IRS begins accepting 2020 federal income tax returns. On Feb.

Proposed tax changes for Louisiana oil and gas draw industry opposition

A proposal to simplify how Louisiana taxes oil and gas has drawn opposition from industry groups who say the changes could hurt natural gas producers. Louisiana’s severance tax on oil – the amount the state charges on oil extracted in the state – is 12.5%.