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A prayer for peace

But the prayer he uttered outside a home on Logan Street in Harrisburg on a chilly night last week for Kaliah Dearing, 16, and Natasha Harner, 24, who had been found shot dead there, carried the same weight as if they’d been uttered by a man or a woman of the cloth.

Thanksgiving and étouffée on the hoof

I read somewhere that we eat more as a nation on Thanksgiving than on any other day of the year. I believe it, and have traditionally done my part to make that happen.

Patterson police officer sues mayor over incident started by traffic stop

A Patterson police officer has sued Mayor Rodney Grogan after a November 2016 incident where Grogan temporarily revoked the officer’s police commission card, citing ongoing insubordination, after the officer allegedly stopped the mayor for speeding. Patterson Police Cpl.

Eunice man, 3 others, arrested on porn charges

Attorney General Jeff Landry’s Cyber Crime Unit has arrested four men, including a Eunice man, on nearly 250 counts of possessing child pornography. “Keeping Louisiana children safe is a top priority for my office, and we will continue doing all we can to stop child predators,” Landry said.

Used car buyers urged to be wary of flood-damage vehicles

Consumers in the market to purchase a used car should keep an eye out for flood-damaged vehicles during their search. Hurricanes and flooding events in Louisiana and nearby states in the last few months mean that consumers need to be on their guard.

Former La. Guard adjutant general honored for service

The Louisiana National Guard inducted retired Maj. Gen. Bennett C. Landreneau into the LANG Hall of Fame during an official ceremony at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, Nov. 4.

Thanksgiving and étouffée on the hoof

I read somewhere that we eat more as a nation on Thanksgiving than on any other day of the year. I believe it, and have traditionally done my part to make that happen.

Man faces 4 charges in domestic attack

A 28-year-old Eunice man faces four charges including home invasion in connection with an early morning attack Wednesday on Corn Avenue.

Train crossing safety stressed

The La. 13 railroad crossing was a busy place Thursday with police, deputies and reporters and photographers on the scene.

Man faces 4 charges in domestic attack

A 28-year-old Eunice man faces four charges including home invasion in connection with an early morning attack Wednesday on Corn Avenue.