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More fiction than fact in Schiff’s performance

Adam Schiff – congressman, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, thespian. Schiff’s dramatic reading of President Donald Trump’s phone call to the president of Ukraine was a tour de force by the California Democrat. The performance had a little bit of everything.

SNL’s political spoof hits too close to home

In its season opener “Saturday Night Live” did a fine job of skewering political figures who dominated headlines during the show’s summer hiatus. The Trump stuff was funny, but even with new Ukrainian fodder it was routine.

Orphan Train museum tells remarkable story

The orphan train museum in Opelousas, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this month, chronicles a remarkable story of children who found new lives in south Louisiana.

Business assistance program at UL Lafayette recognized for economic development success

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has recognized the Louisiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for its success in assisting state businesses obtain local, state and federal government contracts.

Acadian Cultural Center exhibit celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

n celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Acadian Cultural Center hosts the work of Lafayette-based visual artist, photographer and filmmaker Olivia Perillo. An exhibit of Perillo’s photographs is on display through Oct. 31.

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is temporary Rendez-vous des Cajuns site

The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center will temporarily have new hours and new programs, including Rendez-vous des Cajuns, on Saturdays beginning Oct. 12. Rendez-vous des Cajuns has been on hiatus since air conditioning issues at the Liberty Theater caused a temporary closure.

Eunice Food Bank introduces Turner, asks for donations

The Eunice Food Bank introduces its new Greater Ministerial Alliance president, the Rev. Travis Turner. Turner will assist, when in needed, Director Mary Ann Guillory at the Eunice Food Bank. The Food Bank is seeking sponsors. This can be done as a monthly, quarterly or annual pledge, Guillory said.

Parish sales tax collections up 1.5% over a year ago

Sales tax collections through September in St. Landry Parish are up 1.5% compared to the same period in 2018, according to statistics released by the St. Landry Parish School Board Sales Tax Division. Total collections in St.

Keep Eunice Beautiful earns state recognition

For the fourth year in a row Eunice has received and earned a plaque, and it hangs inside the City Hall near the mayor office. The Keep Louisiana Beautiful presented the Circle of Excellence Award to Keep Eunice Beautiful for this year, 2019.

Conservative town hall message: Rep. Johnson speaks at meeting here

Conservative town hall message: Rep. Johnson speaks at meeting here U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, right, speaks a town hall meeting in the Eunice council chambers on Wednesday as a German television crews documented the event for a story about divisions in American politics.