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Vermilion once ‘fairly alive’ with boats

Steamboats did not begin regular routes on the Vermilion River as early as on some other south Louisiana streams that were more easily navigated, but they were coming at least to Abbeville by the Civil War.

The other virus to fear

There’s a virus threatening the health of America, all right. But it’s not new, not from a foreign country and it’s not the coronavirus. The virus Americans need to fear the most today is the political left.

Do you dare take the goodness challenge?

“The sincere wish to be good is half the battle.” — Marmee, in Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women.” “The OTHER half of the battle, however, is the part where the ungrateful objects of your kindness are unleashing the Rottweilers on you.” —Danny Tyree, in a shameless attempt to pad his word count.

Crash kills bicyclist in Acadia Parish

A bicyclist was killed on La. 13 near Faulk Road in Acadia Parish shortley before 6:30 a.m. Thursday, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I. The crash took the life of 49-year-old Michael Bourgeois of Sulphur.

Man charged with vehicular homicide

Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on La. 93 at Billeaux Road in St. Landry Parish. The crash took the life of 36-year-old James Ryan Elliott of Scott.

Student arrested for bomb threat

A 13-year-old student was arrested for making a bomb threat at Eunice Junior High School on Thursday. Eunice Police said a student reported there was a threat about “go boom by second bell” on a urinal. Police and firefighters were notified and the school was evacuated.

Lemon tree planting, plaque honors musician Amédé Ardoin

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser dedicated a lemon tree and plaque during a ceremony commemorating the birthday of Amédé Ardoin (March 11, 1898 – November 3, 1942). Ardoin was one of Louisiana’s first Creole, Cajun, and Zydeco recording artists, singer, and accordionist.

Former Eunice educator heads Lafayette Parish schools

Former Eunice educator Irma Trosclair was named by the Lafayette Parish School Board as its permanent leader Wednesday in a unanimous vote. Trosclair has been serving as interim superintendent. There were two applicants in the seven-week search. The other applicant was Curt R. Green of Atlanta.

Renaissance Pep Rally celebrates success at Eunice High

Eunice High School celebrated its annual Renaissance Pep Rally Friday morning. The event is considered an academic excellence celebration and its focus is on students who go above and beyond in academic performance. Students earning a 3.

Former Gov. Foster OK after surgery

Former Gov. M.J. “Mike” Foster Jr. is recovering after having surgery in Baton Rouge and will be at his Oaklawn home near Franklin within the week. Foster, 89, served as governor from 1996 to 2004.