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New mayor’s first meeting draws crowd

Monday’s city council meeting was the first for newly installed Mayor Melinda Mitchell and it was standing room only at city hall. A light agenda and Mitchell’s easy-going nature made for a smooth christening of the new administration.

Acadia Parish sheriff launches program to contact seniors

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Rice City Seniors have teamed up to bring a service to the parish that will help take care of the people who took care of us.

What’s the rush to end a life?

Amid all the raging political headlines and hyperventilating tweets of the Summer of Resistance, a searing ember of news stopped me in my tracks this week. Jahi McMath has passed away.

Supreme Court nominee from Louisiana? Fat chance!

When President Trump was culling down his final list of Supreme Court nominees, one thing was certain — no consideration would be given to any judge sitting in New Orleans on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Lowry’s dream was blown away

Drought, dried up prices, surly neighbors and a bundle of dynamite made for hard times in the early days of rice farming in parts of southwest Louisiana.

Sales tax vote stokes political spat

Louisiana is famous for its political spats, and the latest between two Republicans could be a factor in the upcoming special election for secretary of state. U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La, has criticized State Rep.

Parish Council eyes jail expenses

The St. Landry Parish Council approved a budget that allocates about $6,700 a month for prisoner housing, but since the Opelousas City Jail has been closed that cost has risen to $10,000. Amanda Cain, finance director, said at a meeting Wednesday that parish government has no control over the bill.

Road closure announced by city

Northern Avenue at North Avenue L will be closed for drainage repair work beginning Wednesday, July 11. An announcement from the City of Crowley states that “construction activities related to drainage improvements” will force closure of the intersection.

Acadia Parish Farm Bureau receives the four Gold Star Award

SUBMITTED PHOTO Acadia Farm Bureau Parish received the four Gold Star Award at the 96th Annual Convention of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation in New Orleans.

Margaret Arledge Borgelt

It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Margaret Arledge Borgelt announces her passing from this life on July 4, 2018, at the age of 93. Margaret was born in Atlanta, Illinois, to Benjamin and Fern Heft on Dec. 17, 1924.