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Personal information disappearing

Your personal information is most likely out there for criminals to use. Did you call Equifax? Did they say your information was likely not compromised? Don’t believe them.

Anger trumps comedy in America

You can’t go to a bar or a play. You can’t go out to eat with friends. You can’t even go to a big family dinner without getting into an angry political argument. Everyone has a strong opinion about Trump, Hillary, Rocket Man, healthcare, Confederate statues, the minimum wage - everything.

Believe it, people love us

Some people raised eyebrows back in the 1960s, when Curtis Joubert began promoting the idea that south Louisiana had something special to offer and that people from other places would spend good money to experience it.

Scott woman pleads guilty to tax preparation scheme

Acting U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that a Scott tax preparer pleaded guilty Tuesday to putting false information on clients’ tax forms that caused the IRS to pay out more than $105,000. Vida Prejean Thomas, 44, of Scott, pleaded guilty before U.S.

AgMagic to teach about food, fiber at state fair

AgMagic, the premier agricultural exhibit of the LSU AgCenter will open to the public Oct. 26 and run through Nov. 12 at the State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport. The annual event will feature Louisiana agriculture and commodities following their evolution from past to present.

Al Berard Fund helps young musicians

The Al Berard Fund, a fund of Community Foundation of Acadiana, awarded a $2,000 grant to the Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA). The grant will benefit the M.I.

1,400 state prisoners to be freed in November

About 1,400 state prisoners will be released on Nov. 1 as a part of a move to reduce the state’s prison population by 40 percent. Reaction by two sheriffs and the Eunice police chief ranged from opposition to hope the program will work. Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P.

Young Experience Louisiana Festival establishing a great track record

The Experience Louisiana Festival returns to the LSUE campus in two weeks with familiar crowd-pleasers and new offerings. The return of favorites and the addition of new activities is making the festival in its third year continue to be a unique experience. Celeste Gomez, St.

Mailboxes limited

The United States Postal Service is closing five mail collection box locations around the city of Crowley. According to Postmaster Zachary Hoffpauir, the locations are being closed following a national survey that was based on mail volume.

Stephen Waguespack: Louisiana needs the protection offered by Amendment No. 1

Louisiana Secretary of State Tom Schedler, a well-known and trusted voice, said this week that he expects turnout to be around 15 percent for Saturday’s election.