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Volunteers head to Texas to aid flood victims

A year ago at this time, South Louisiana was hit with devastating flooding that gripped most of the area. Out of the flood waters was born a group of volunteers called “The Cajun Navy.” It came about with a mission of rescuing by boat those residents who were stranded by the flood.

A break in the weather

Friday morning at the Eunice Nature Trail was a blast of blue sky and green foliage after about a week of stormy weather. Eunice missed the brunt of the Tropical Storm Harvey’s rainfall. Racheal Frilot said she was enjoying her morning walk. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Like Allison? No comparison

I remember how incredulous I was in June 2001, when a mere tropical storm named Allison dumped more than 30 inches of rain on Houston, then moved to south Louisiana and kept pouring. It was an uncommon event.

Free speech in all its peaceable glory

It was a fine day for protesting at Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C., where folks were enjoying their right to free speech in a productive and peaceable manner. Lafayette Square sits directly across Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House.

Bill protects trusts from bogus claims

Louisiana’s junior U.S. Senator John Kennedy has only been in office a few months, but he already has a chance to make his mark.

Tips on avoiding fraudulent charities

The National Center for Disaster Fraud reminds the public to be aware of and report any instances of alleged fraudulent activity related to relief operations and funding for victims.

Eunice Tractor Supply observing Pet Appreciation Week

If your backyard is home to a pet pig, dog, cat or goat, mark your calendar. The Eunice Tractor Supply Company is welcoming all leashed, friendly animals to visit the store during Pet Appreciation Week Sept. 13-17.

Registration deadline, voting dates set for Oct. 14 election

The last day to register to vote in person or by mail in the Oct. 14 Open Primary Election will be Sept. 13. The deadline for Geaux Vote Online registration is Saturday, Sept. 23. Regular office hours for the registrar’s office are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

La. Tournoi set for Oct. 15

The Tournoi will be held Oct. 15 during the Cotton festivities, at the Industrial Park, Ville Platte, which is located directly behind the National Guard building. Bring lawn chairs, tents, ice chests, and cheer on the competitors. No glass bottles will be allowed.

From The Eunice News files

The following are from the September 1998 files of The Eunice News. Judge Nilas Young was honored for 50 years of membership in the Rotary Club. Earlier in the year, Young was honored for 50 years spent in the practice of law. Rotary members from Mamou also were present for the observance.