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House speaker touring state

House Speaker Taylor Barras was visiting with legislators in Shreveport, Monroe and Alexandria last week and is now making his way around the southeastern corner of Louisiana holding similar meetings..

Rainy day hunter at Eunice City Lake

A bead of water forms on the beak of a great heron while it hunts its next meal at the Eunice City Lake on Tuesday afternoon. The heron seemed undisturbed by the rain shower that was occurring as it intently watched the water for prey. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Missing the point by focusing on Arpaio

President Trump’s pardon of former Maricopa County Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio has set off a firestorm of criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike.

Labor Day 2037: Expect the unexpected

Will Labor Day be recognizable in another 20 years? Certainly, changes in culture, politics and technology will affect the love-hate relationship between capital and labor. Dizzying changes await this holiday.

Tips sought in vehicle burglaries

St Landry Crime Stoppers needs help in solving a rash of vehicle burglaries. On Aug. 26, St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s deputies investigated two vehicle burglaries on Jeremy Drive, Opelousas. Stolen in the burglaries were named brand purses, credit cards, tools, and a diamond ring valued at $2,000.

Dennis Gean Courville

Dennis Gean Courville passed away on Thursday, August 31 2017, at the age of 72. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 4, 2017, at 1:00 PM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Courville Cemetery in Eunice. Deacon Chuck Ortego will officiate.

Nungesser asks Louisianans to to volunteer, donate

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser is asking Louisiana residents who can to sign up and find donation opportunities at VolunteerLouisiana.gov to be ready to help with recovery efforts from the impact of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Tropical Storm Harvey in Louisiana.

Tips on how to remedy a flooded house

A flood-damaged home requires special attention as soon as possible to avoid further damage and health hazards from molds, other fungi, algae and bacteria. Wetness and high humidity spur their growth within two to three days, so it’s important to act fast after a flood.

Surge flooded parts of Delcambre, Intracoastal City

It is like clock work. When there is a predicted south wind and there is also a forecasted high tide, that only means one thing for some Delcambre residents. The streets along the bayou will flood. Sure enough, Delcambre residents who live two or three blocks near the Bayou Carlin know the drill.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Aug. 31 Kendall Wilfred Traller, 28, 1300 block of Roper Drive, Scott. Operating vehicle w/suspended license; self mutilation by a prisoner; resisting an officer. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.