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Yellow fever struck hard in Washington

On Aug. 13, 1853, Oramel Hinckley, master of the steamer Opelousas, advertised that his boat would not return to Washington from New Orleans because of a yellow fever epidemic there.

Tips sought about trailer theft

The Mermentau Police Department is investigating the felony theft of a gooseneck trailer containing oil field casing from the Mermentau Bridge area between the night of July 27 and the following afternoon of July 28.

Basile Police receive grant

Basile received a $47,000 grant to help purchase public safety equipment and maintenance equipment. The USDA Rural Development grant was announced by U.S. Sen. John Kennedy.

Duo suspected in string of vehicle burglaries

Two Lafayette Parish men are charged in more than a dozen vehicle burglaries that occurred on on the St. Landry Parish, Lafayette Parish line.

Washington Monthly ranks UL Lafayette as a ‘Best Bang for the Buck’ education

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is ranked No. 281 in Washington Monthly magazine’s 2019 College Guide and Rankings.

Church Point LED lights

Errol “Slu” Comeaux, Church Point Mayor Pro Tem and Ward 5 alderman, left, and Mayor Ryan “Spanky” Meche look on as Eric Fiest with Entergy prepares to install a light on Aug. 13.

Deadline nears for candidates to announce in The Eunice News

The Eunice News will publish free announcements for candidates in the Oct. 12 Gubernatorial Primary Election. The announcements are biographical only and limited to 400 words. They will contain no campaign promises, pledges or references to other candidates.

What grads make the most dough?

As LSU’s largest, most diverse freshman class officially began the fall semester, the more than 6,000 new students were welcomed with the news that LSU is the top public university in Louisiana and a leader in the SEC in one of the most important outcomes for today’s students: return on investment.

Health care contract emerging as issue

Political observers, such as columnists and radio show hosts, already knew the Democratic and Republican governors associations were going to have roles to play in Louisiana’s 2019 race for governor.

Center closed

The “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” show at the Liberty Theater was canceled for Saturday and Sept. 7 because the air conditioning system broke down. The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center was was closed Thursday, also due to the air conditioner issue.