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National PAC targeting Edwards

America Rising Squared and America Rising PAC have been reaching out to reporters in Louisiana on a regular basis since December to push alternative takes on stories involving Gov. John Bel Edwards. Budget stories and the administration’s approach to revenue have been the focus so far.

Budget cuts big and small hit agencies

Budget reductions large and small hit a number of state agencies during the 10-day Extraordinary Session of the 2017 Legislature as lawmakers eventually erasing a $304 million mid-year budget deficit.

Government spending’s burden of proof

In the United States, an individual is considered innocent until the government proves them guilty by a specified burden of proof.

Fighting for the falsely accused

Former Fort Worth, Texas, police officer Brian Franklin is finally free. But he is still fighting to clear his name. “I’ve been vindicated,” he told me in an interview last week, “but not yet exonerated.

Suit filed over Mamou Police arrest

The City of Ville Platte isn’t the only municipality facing lawsuits because of actions on the part of their law enforcement officers.

Eunice driving instructor convicted of indecent behavior

A Eunice driving instructor was found guilty last week of two counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile, St. Landry Parish court records show.

Fugitive found in hollowed out couch

A Eunice fugitive who had eluded capture several times was found in hollowed out couch in Patton Street residence in Eunice, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. James Neal Rozas Jr., 28, was wanted for vehicle theft in Acadia Parish and by the St.

VFW Post 8971 honors many at annual awards banquet

VFW Post 8971 in Eunice held its annual Service Awards banquet Monday evening to honor people who give every day to the community.

School Board mulling tax vote

By Harlan Kirgan Editor OPELOUSAS — The St. Landry Parish School Board will continue a discussion about a plan to raise employee salaries and make capital improvements funded by a property tax. Superintendent Patrick Jenkins presented a proposal to the Board’s Executive Committee meeting Monday.

Eunice’s big party starting

Wednesday night’s Taster’s Choice signaled the start of Mardi Gas festivities in Eunice. But the party kicks into high gear at 7 p.m. Friday when Wayne Toups launches the live bands on 2nd Street that continue through Tuesday evening.