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Legislators eye broadband services

Members of the Joint Agriculture Committee voiced their desire to seek federal funds to improve rural infrastructure, especially broadband services, when the regular session starts next month.

Income tax hike draws GOP foes

A proposal supported by the Legislative Black Caucus to adjust individual income tax brackets to raise $443 million in revenue is at the center of the latest dispute that has stalled talks on how to deal with a projected $1 billion budget shortfall.

Gauges included in flood projects

A $2.4 million regional water gauge network is to provide a model for drainage projects. The gauge project is one of several projects totaling $25 million approved by the Acadiana Planning Commission, which includes Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St.

2nd man arrested in Christmas party shooting

A second man associated with the Gremlin Gang of Vermilion Parish is charged with four murder counts in connection with a Christmas party shooting in Eunice.

News notes

Acadia sheriff plans ‘Coffee’ at LSUE Acadia Parish Sheriff KP Gibson is inviting everyone to “Coffee with the Sheriff” at 8 a.m. Saturday, Saturday LSUE Community Education Building.

Frank announces for Eunice police chief

Allarate “A.J.” Frank is announcing his candidacy for Eunice chief of police in the Nov. 6 election. Frank, a native of Eunice, is the son of the late Clarence and Olla B. Landry Frank, according to his release. He has been married more than 49 years to Gloria J.

The Eunice News announcement policy

The Eunice News will publish free announcements for candidates in the Nov. 6 election. The announcements are biographical only and limited to 400 words. They will contain no campaign promises, pledges or references to other candidates. That material should be included in paid political advertising.

Broussard adjusting to role as Acadia Parish administrator

A.J. “Fatty” Broussard is adjusting to his new role as a parish administrator. After 12 years as an elected member of the Acadia Parish Police Jury, Broussard is now six weeks into his appointed job as parish secretary-treasurer.

Honor Guard reported on solid foundation

A great big thank you for participating in the formation of the St. Landry Veteran Funeral Honor Guard.

So long, foods of my 1970's childhood

The Wall Street Journal article made me both hungry and wistful. According to The Journal, Aunt Jemima pancake mix, Campbell’s Soup, Kellogg’s cereals and many other “big-food” staples of the ‘70s are in trouble.