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Democrats in Iowa maneuver to stand out in crowd

Presidential candidates flock here months before the Democratic caucus to gain attention and to get Iowans to stand in their corner on caucus night Feb. 3. TV ads flood commercial breaks, T-shirts and buttons are given out or sold at most events. But lesser-known candidates need more to stand out.

Eunice Mardi Gras schedule

The Eunice Mardi Gras celebration schedule has been released. Festival music line up is scheduled for downtown Eunice beginning Feb. 21 and continues through Feb. 25 — Mardi Gras. The Eunice Mardi Gras season begins with the 10th annual Taster’s Choice event at the LSUE Acadian Center from 6 to 9 p.

Democrats’ do not do list

Here are 10 things Democratic presidential candidates should avoid saying Jan. 14 in the year’s first debate: 10 - “Everyone on the stage tonight would be a better president than Donald Trump.” That crowd-pleaser is usually said by a candidate who has been attacked and doesn’t have a good answer.

Impeachment isn’t exactly the Trial of the Century

Eighty-five years ago this month, Bruno Richard Hauptmann, accused of kidnapping and murdering the infant son of Charles Lindbergh, stood trial in what the news media described as “The Trial of the Century.

The poetry of seedsmen’s prose

One of the many sayings attributed to teacher and writer William Arthur Ward is, “Faith sees a beautiful blossom in a bulb, a lovely garden in a seed, and a giant oak in an acorn.

Arrests made for livestock theft in Avoyelles Parish

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission arrested five men on Tuesday for their alleged involvement in the theft of two horses in two separate incidents in Avoyelles Parish. Armaud R.

Juvenile arrested here after chase from Ville Platte

A 17-year-old juvenile was arrested after a vehicle pursued from Ville Platte was stopped on La. 29 about a half mile from St. Mary Road at about 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said Eunice City Marshal and Ville Platte Police units made the stop.

Police recover fifth gun from Double Action burglary

A fifth gun stolen in a burglary at Double Action was recovered Thursday by Broussard Police, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said. The pistol was recovered from a vehicle involved a pursuit by Broussrd Police, he said.

Girls Scouts begin cookie sales

Hope Brown, a co-leader of the Girl Scout Troop 1016 in Eunice, spoke to was the Eunice Kiwanis Club meeting Thursday about the troop and the cookie sales. Brown introduced herself and gave details about the troop and upcoming cookie sales. The Girl Scouts Troop leader is Samantha Ortego of Eunice.

Wreck on La. 13

A wreck involving a silver SUV occurred shortly after noon Wednesday on La. 13 South near the intersection of Buckhorn Drive. The vehicle was overturned off the shoulder of the roadway.