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State’s juvenile sexual abuse victims given hope

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
I suffered sexual abuse from the age of 4 to 18. For years, I’ve been trying to bring that person to civil justice. But I was told I waited too long to file my claim.

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Seniors can stay sharp using these tips

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Sunday’s paper (6/30) contained a couple of articles about how seniors can maintain their mental acuity. I’m 84. I can tell you what I do. It may not work for other people, but it works for me. — I am the church treasurer.

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In attacking Trump, Left has demonized blue-collar values

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
By the time I knew what the term “blue collar” meant, I wasn’t. I come from a long line of blue-collar people, proud Italians and Irish who were carpenters and cooks and iron workers, and in the case of my beloved Pop Pop, a trashman.

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Voting machine changes needed across the country

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
After former President Donald Trump lost his reelection in 2024, there have been continuous allegations that election fraud has taken place all across the country. So here is the question. Can voting machine computers be hacked? Can the election process be manipulated?
Attendees of the LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station’s 115th annual field day view a demonstration of a spray drone.

Attendees of the LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station’s 115th annual field day view a demonstration of a spray drone.

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Rice farmers gather for annual field day at AgCenter station

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
For the 115th year, farmers gathered June 25 for the LSU AgCenter’s annual rice field day, where they heard updates on researchers’ efforts to breed higher-yielding varieties, develop pest management strategies and encourage beneficial agronomic practices.

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LSU President William Tate to receive raise, contract extension

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The LSU Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a three-year contract extension and a $25,000 raise for LSU System President William Tate. Tate, who has led the system and the main campus for three years, will receive an annual salary of $750,000, an increase from $725,000.
From left, are Raquella and Clint Manuel, YF&R Excellence in Agriculture winners, and Stephen Austin, CEO, Louisiana Land Bank. (Submitted photo)

From left, are Raquella and Clint Manuel, YF&R Excellence in Agriculture winners, and Stephen Austin, CEO, Louisiana Land Bank. (Submitted photo)

Evangeline Parish couple win Excellence in Agriculture Award

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
A couple from Evangeline Parish is this year’s recipient of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture award. Clint and Raquella Manuel took the top prize at the 102nd annual convention held in New Orleans.

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Courthouse roofing job sparks suit

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The St. Landry Parish Government has filed a lawsuit for compensation for water damage at the Courthouse it says happened due to a roofing project. The suit, filed June 18, names insurance companies Navigators Specialty Insurance Company and Great American Insurance Company.
Jerry Devillier performs at the 2010 Louisiana Folk Roots Heritage Day in Chicot State Park. (Photo by David Simpson)

Jerry Devillier performs at the 2010 Louisiana Folk Roots Heritage Day in Chicot State Park. (Photo by David Simpson)

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Jerry Devillier honored as a ‘Louisiana Tradition Bearer’

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Jerry Devillier, of Eunice, is one of six individuals who will be honored in October as “Louisiana Tradition Bearers” during Louisiana Folklife Month. Devillier is noted as a Cajun harmonica player Devillier is to be honored Oct.