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Hot weather was a hot topic for immigrants

Hot weather was on everyone’s mind when the State Immigration Association of Louisiana convened in New Orleans on August 7, 1888. The association deliberately picked one of the hottest weeks of the year to respond to malicious claims that neither man nor beast could live in Louisiana in August.

They fought for this country. They shouldn’t have to leave it to heal.

By Aaron Seibert Veterans with severe PTSD and depression are increasingly traveling overseas for treatments they cannot legally access in the United States.

Fairness – Why do we care so much?

One of my favorite things about living in Mississippi is the lack of traffic. Sure, certain intersections get backed up and the Interstate (for those of you lucky enough to live near one) occasionally experiences traffic jams, but we don’t have big-city traffic here.

125,000 LA households regularly go without AC at night

For millions of families, the decision to turn on the air conditioning this summer isn't about comfort; it's a financial calculation.

Fuel the Fire Summit to focus on excellence in long-term care

LAFAYETTE — Nursing home leaders and others involved in long-term care are invited to attend the Fuel the Fire Summit Aug. 11-12 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Lafayette. The two-day conference, themed “Passion, Energy and Excellence in Long-Term Care,” will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Bobcats ready to turn strong Summer into success as Fall camp begins

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor After a productive summer of workouts and conditioning, the wait is finally over for the Eunice High football team.

St. Edmund embraces the grind during summer workouts

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor The first offseason under Jacob Aguillard has brought a new voice and a new vision to the St. Edmund football program, but one thing remained constant throughout the summer: the Blue Jays kept showing up.

Memories made for 12U Eunice All-Stars

Eunice 12U All-Star Coach Garrett Daville announced the end of their season last week, July 17, after their single elimination loss at the South Zone Tournament in Scott.

Charlene Richard story shared at celebration

From July 1–9, 2026, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Champion, Wisconsin, near Green Bay, celebrated 250 years of faith and freedom in the United States. The celebration recognized the Catholic Saints of America who helped shape the nation through their faith.

Who was the "Little Cajun Saint"?

Charlene Richard was the second-oldest of ten children born to Joseph Elvin and Mary Alice Richard. Those who knew her—both adults and children—remembered her as bright, active, and very much a normal young girl.