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Irish stereotypes no joking matter

Ah, St. Patrick’s Day is upon us — which means it’s time for retailers, and too many other Americans, to perpetuate the “drunken Irishman” stereotype. Here’s what three typical St. Patrick’s Day T-shirts available at Amazon.

Debt/deficits and modern monetary theory

The national debt has more than doubled over the last 10 years to $22 trillion. The Trump Administration just released it’s 2020 Budget that projects a budget deficit of $1.1 trillion (if Congress agrees to a $2.

The pump that transformed the prairie

Some historian say advances in harvesting machinery were a big reason for the growth of the Louisiana rice industry in the late 1800s.

Eunice not included in school talks, but its time is coming

Eunice public schools are not included in the current public discussion of school changes, but their time is coming. Mary Ellen Donatto, a Eunice St.

School change hits a pause, but action urged

A decision on closing two Opelousas elementary schools and reconfiguring grade levels at the remaining schools was paused as some School Board members backed off from action at a March 13 meeting. But they also approved more discussion and a meeting Wednesday on the plan.

Crawfish Cook-off poster

Amelia Vidrine Smith, a Eunice artist, painted the poster for the 34th annual World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off scheduled March 31 at the Northwest Community Center Pavilion in Eunice.

8 now arrested in fatal hit and run

Seven more people, including the parents of the driver, have been arrested in connection with a fatal hit and run incident on March 1, according to Eunice Police.

Poll at LSUE may be moved

Two of Acadia Parish’s voting precincts will probably be moving — but not far. The proposed move comes at the request of Michael Broussard, director of physical plant at LSUE, and Clerk of Court Robert “Robby” Barousse.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 15 Larry Eugene Browder, 60, 2300 block of Huffman Street, Alexandria. Vehicular homicide, fail to drive on the right side of the road. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 13 George Stepney, 53, 700 block of North Court Street, Opelousas. Aggravated flight and reckless operation. March 14 Michael Ray McCoy, 56, 600 block of South 12th Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery.