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Webworms earlier, more numerous this year

Those balls of webs at the end of your pecan tree branches look more dangerous than they are, the “bug scientists” say. The creature is called the “fall webworm,” but in the South it starts showing up in the spring and is present through autumn.

A complete Catholic experience

In the Judeo-Christian faith, the number seven is known as one of the complete numbers. This aspect is shown through the seven sacraments, the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the seven corporal works of mercy with the Catholic Church.

State to begin hiring for Acadiana Center in October; recruitment to begin this month

The Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) has announced plans for the opening of Acadian Center for Youth (ACY). The first phase is slated to open in early March 2019 with 36 of the 72 beds to be opened.

Local business owner reports a possible embezzlement

After local business owner James Bertrand discovered money missing from an account for a business he has in Lafayette, the Ville Platte bondsman says he has been unable to get law enforcement to look into the matter.

EPSO investigates home invasion on Old Basile Highway

An alleged home invasion that occurred Monday morning in the Basile area on Old Basile Highway has resulted in an investigation by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office. Once the initial investigation was completed, Sheriff Eddie Soileau provided details to shed some light on the incident.

Manuel withdraws from Mamou council race

Before a hearing was held Monday afternoon to determine if Eugene Manuel was eligible to run for a seat on the Mamou Town Council, the candidate filed a notice with the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court to withdraw from the race.

Village of Chat. continues repairs at old library

The new library may be complete in Chataignier, but the village still has some work to do on the old library before it can be used as a community center that people can rent for events.

CPD seeks suspected forger

Crowley Police are actively searching for Marcus D. Guillory, 30, whose last known address is 557 E. RosaliaSt., Church Point. Guillory is wanted by Crowley Police for two counts of forged prescriptions, stemming from an incident that occurred in Crowley around July 9.

After fire, Patterson Family Dollar reopens

PATTERSON — Last November marked five years in business for the Family Dollar store on Catherine Street. But the store was open for only a couple of months more. A fire, which authorities said was started the night of Jan.

Plight of homeless

Father Edward Duhon, Chaplain of Catholic Charities of Acadiana, spoke to members of the Rotary Club of Crowley about homelessness in the Diocese of Lafayette.