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Tough Medicaid questions for governor debates

In response to State Rep. Beryl Amedee’s request (“Time to ask some tough questions about La.

Politicians: Act you’re a kindergartener

We could use a hearty dose of Robert Fulghum wisdom about now. Our political discourse is at a fever pitch. Our allegedly esteemed elected leaders are carrying on like unruly children — shouting and pouting and becoming increasingly strident with their political opponents.

Tips sought in Rayne vehicle burglaries

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating several vehicle burglaries which occurred between July 7 and 10 in the area of Quarter Pole Road and Habetz Loop near Rayne. Multiple subjects on bicycles were seen on video surveillance.

Crawfish, shrimp labeling law to begin Sept. 1

Following action by the Louisiana Legislature and Gov. John Bel Edwards, restaurants and distributors that offer cooked or prepared crawfish or shrimp must notify their customers if these seafood items came from outside the United States. The notice must be printed on menus.

Eunice News announcement policy

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.

Registrar lists voter registration deadlines

Cheryl Milburn, St. Landry Parish registrar of voters, has announced that the last day to register to vote in person or by mail for the Oct. 12 election will be Sept. 11. The deadline for GeauxVote.com online electronic registration will be Sept. 21.

Crime Stoppers plans campus presence

The crime-fighting Crime Stoppers tip service is coming to St. Landry Parish public schools. Superintendent Patrick Jenkins expects Crime Stoppers Safe School will be implemented within the first nine weeks of schools. “I think it is going to be a very important ...

An open House seat in Cajun country

In an unexpected twist of legislative politics, a state House seat based in Lafayette will not have an incumbent in place by the time this fall’s elections roll around. Rep. Nancy Landry, R-Lafayette, has resigned from her post and is now the new chief of staff for Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin.

Concert reset for Sunday

The Eunice Community Choir and Band Concert will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Liberty Center. Theme is “Jazz” and will feature the Community Choir, Concert Band, Children’s Choir and an art exhibit by artists Ted Bertrand, Anne Matt and Catherine Myers.

Francis: Cleco bills dropping due to federal tax cuts

The average Cleco customer will see their monthly bills decline more than $12 per month for the next 12 months due to lower federal taxes paid by Cleco, according to Public Service Commissioner Chairman Mike Francis.