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I’ll take the heat over hurricanes any time

During July the U.S. sweltered through the warmest month ever recorded since we began tracking temperatures in 1895, and, turn up the AC, August has the potential to be even hotter, at least in these parts. The average temperature for the U.S. mainland was 76.

Continuing interest in Gov. Edwin Edwards

Former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards would have turned 99 this week if he had been living.

$40 trillion debt is America’s greatest threat

The U.S. federal government is several weeks away from reaching a disturbing milestone, surpassing $40 trillion in debt. The U.S. Senate just left for recess after passing another stopgap spending bill with no offsetting cuts.

Charlene Richard Mass held St. Edward Catholic Church

By Tony Marks - Ville Platte Gazette Editor RICHARD - The crawfish traps are lying empty, and the crawfish ponds are dry in the August heat around this tiny Cajun hamlet in Acadia Parish. What is not dry this time of year is the faith of the residents, which is practiced at St.

Kids talk about God

“If I messed up like Peter, I’d probably hide under my bed and hope Jesus didn’t notice,” says Ella, 10. “Or maybe I’d bring him cookies first. Then, I would apologize.” That might have been tempting for Peter, too.

Teachers make a difference

It is mid-August and already many students are back in school, excitedly finding their desks, making new friends, opening new books. Most teachers have been back at work for a week or more getting ready for the students who are assigned to their care.

The responsibility to know God’s truth from opinions

The majority of the world does not agree with the God of the Bible as being the author and finisher of their faith.

MISS EUNICE PAGEANT

The current Miss Eunice court poses ahead of the annual Miss Eunice Pageant, set for Saturday, August 15, at LSU Eunice’s Health Technologies building. Multiple crowns and titles will be awarded to young ladies from St. Landry, Evangeline, and Acadia parishes.

SAVOY MUSIC CENTER JAM

The Savoy Music Center drew quite the crowd last Saturday, but no worries for those who missed it. Jam sessions are held from 9 a.m. until noon every Saturday, just as they have been for the last 40 years.

RENDEZVOUS IN THE PRAIRIE

Rendezvous in the Prairie featuring Greg Lejeune took the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center Stage last Saturday, and today, the live acoustic performance continues from 3-4 p.m. with Vieille Maniere. The live performances are free to attend every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m.