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Cassidy advances legislation improving families’ access to affordable health care

This week, the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to favorably report multiple bills making health care more affordable and accessible to American families.

Eunice man accused of strangling girlfriend in front of children

A Eunice man was arrested after his girlfriend told police he repeatedly struck and strangled her during an alleged domestic violence incident witnessed by three children.

Negligent carrying of a concealed handgun

With the recent legislative acts allowing citizens to carry concealed handguns without state licensure, the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office wants citizens to understand the law: Louisiana Revised Statute (La R.S.

Cassidy delivers floor speech honoring fallen U.S. Deputy Marshal Michael Andrew Hanson

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor honoring Michael Andrew Hanson, a fallen U.S. Deputy Marshal from the Western District of Louisiana.

Hot weather was a hot topic for immigrants

Hot weather was on everyone’s mind when the State Immigration Association of Louisiana convened in New Orleans on August 7, 1888. The association deliberately picked one of the hottest weeks of the year to respond to malicious claims that neither man nor beast could live in Louisiana in August.

They fought for this country. They shouldn’t have to leave it to heal.

By Aaron Seibert Veterans with severe PTSD and depression are increasingly traveling overseas for treatments they cannot legally access in the United States.

Fairness – Why do we care so much?

One of my favorite things about living in Mississippi is the lack of traffic. Sure, certain intersections get backed up and the Interstate (for those of you lucky enough to live near one) occasionally experiences traffic jams, but we don’t have big-city traffic here.

125,000 LA households regularly go without AC at night

For millions of families, the decision to turn on the air conditioning this summer isn't about comfort; it's a financial calculation.

Fuel the Fire Summit to focus on excellence in long-term care

LAFAYETTE — Nursing home leaders and others involved in long-term care are invited to attend the Fuel the Fire Summit Aug. 11-12 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Lafayette. The two-day conference, themed “Passion, Energy and Excellence in Long-Term Care,” will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Bobcats ready to turn strong Summer into success as Fall camp begins

By Rhett Manuel Sports Editor After a productive summer of workouts and conditioning, the wait is finally over for the Eunice High football team.