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From The Eunice News files

From the June 2009 files of The Eunice News. McElroy makes All-State track. Eunice High junior Ashlee McElroy was named to the Composite All-State track and field team in the discus throw after having placed second in the Class 4A State Finals with a distance of 130-7.

Teachers unions flex muscle during session

One day after word of a possible teacher walkout hit the Capitol, Gov. John Bel Edwards appeared on the building’s steps to publicly urge House members to approve the school funding formula pushed by his administration.

House OK’d inhaling medical cannabis

The House on Wednesday voted 82-0 to allow medical marijuana patients to inhale cannabis, sending the bill to the governor’s desk for final approval. The legislation, sponsored by Rep.

Fantasy sports betting loses in final minutes of session

It appears Louisiana sports enthusiasts will have to wait at least two more years for fantasy sports betting after an unexpected turn of events in the final minutes of the legislative session. The Senate failed to pass a tax bill for fantasy sports betting after Sen.

Triad workshop set in Port Barre

A Triad workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Hall located at 417 Saizan Ave Port Barre. Triad is an agreement between the National Sheriff’s Association, International Association of Chief’s of Police and the American Association of Retired Persons.

The year without a Father’s Day

“This is the time to remember, ‘cause it will not last forever.” — Billy Joel According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend a record $16 billion on Father’s Day this year. But how many more decades can the necktie-and-hammer gravy train possibly last?

Efforts to reduce cost of insurance fall flat

Louisiana’s business voice, LABI, as well as the Louisiana Insurance Department each took a huge hit in the waning days of the recent legislative session.

Where did the hills come from?

When the surveyor William Darby first explored south Louisiana in the early 1800s, he said seven “grand” prairies were “the most remarkable feature” of the region.

Illegal alien arrested near Church Point is sentenced for immigration violations

A 49-year old Mexican National, who was formerly on ICE’s Most Wanted list, has been sentenced to serve time in federal prison for immigration violations, accordint to a news release from U.S. Attorney David Joseph. Jose Melchor Martinez, of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, pleaded guilty on Jan.

Kops & Kids camp planned

The next girls only Kops & Kids hunting/fishing and camping adventure is scheduled for June 22 to 23, according to St Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. The camp is located in St. Landry Parish with sleeping accommodations and are chaperoned by full time law enforcement officers.