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Is Louisiana’s political star on the rise?

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Remember the story about the dog chasing cars until he finally caught one? Now what does he do? If ever there was a time in Louisiana history when Republican elected officials all over the state “finally caught one,” now is the time.
What if every imported seafood product for sale in Louisiana had a red sticker with the word “Imported” affixed to the front of its packaging?

What if every imported seafood product for sale in Louisiana had a red sticker with the word “Imported” affixed to the front of its packaging?

Foreign seafood invades state market

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
What if every imported seafood product for sale in Louisiana had a red sticker with the word “Imported” affixed to the front of its packaging?
LSU AgCenter rice breeder Adam Famoso conducts rice research. Famoaso will lead efforts locally on a $22 million award from the U.S. Agency for International Development aimed at making cereal crops more readily available to those most at risk for hunger and malnutrition. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

LSU AgCenter rice breeder Adam Famoso conducts rice research. Famoaso will lead efforts locally on a $22 million award from the U.S. Agency for International Development aimed at making cereal crops more readily available to those most at risk for hunger and malnutrition. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

LSU AgCenter is part of $22M USAID cereal crops project

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The LSU AgCenter is partnering with several universities and countries on a $22 million award from the U.S. Agency for International Development aimed at improving lives around the world by making cereal crops more readily available to those most at risk for hunger and malnutrition.

Eunice voters to decide on Parish Council seat, hotel tax

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Early voting begins Friday and continues through Nov. 11 for the Nov. 18 general election. Early voting is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. except for Nov. 5 and 10, which is the state observed Veterans Day holiday.
Louisiana House Republicans and speaker candidates gather with Gov.-elect Jeff Landry after meeting to chart a plan to elect someone to that post. From left, are Reps. Mark Wright, R-Covington; Mike Johnson, R-Pineville; Daryl Deshotel, R-Marksville; and Tony Bacala, R-Prairieville; Gov.-elect Jeff Landry; Reps. Julie Emerson, R-Carencro; Jack McFarland, R-Winnfield; Brett Geymann, R-Lake Charles; and Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice. (Photo submitted to the nola.com)

Louisiana House Republicans and speaker candidates gather with Gov.-elect Jeff Landry after meeting to chart a plan to elect someone to that post. From left, are Reps. Mark Wright, R-Covington; Mike Johnson, R-Pineville; Daryl Deshotel, R-Marksville; and Tony Bacala, R-Prairieville; Gov.-elect Jeff Landry; Reps. Julie Emerson, R-Carencro; Jack McFarland, R-Winnfield; Brett Geymann, R-Lake Charles; and Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice. (Photo submitted to the nola.com)

Landry charts unity path with House speaker favorites

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
By James Finn and Tyler Bridges / nola.com/The Times-Picayune/The Advocate For eight years, Republicans in the Louisiana Legislature have proudly touted their independence from the governor — a dynamic that emerged after Democrat John Bel Edwards claimed the governorship and Republicans’ ranks grew.

Tri-Parish jobless rate, workforce hold steady

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Tri-Parish workforce in September held steady and unemployment rates changed little from a year ago, according to statistic released by Louisiana Workforce Commission. Louisiana’s not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September is 3.6%.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Oct. 31 8:23 a.m. Caller from Kent’s Auto Sales at the 900 block of North 8th reported a stolen vehicle. 8:42 a.m.
Rickey McCauley Sr.

Rickey McCauley Sr.

Rickey McCauley Sr.

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
EUNICE- On Monday, October 30, 2023, Rickey McCauley, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away suddenly at the age of 69 years. Rickey's life will be celebrated with a Chapel Service to be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel.

Washingon man, 73, convicted of sex crimes.

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
A St. Landry Parish jury convicted Larry Primeaux Sr., 73, of Washington, of multiple sex crimes, according to District Attorney Chad Pitre. Primeaux was convicted on Oct.
The LSUE campus was blocked off Tuesday morning after a bomb threat. (Photo by Myra Miller)

The LSUE campus was blocked off Tuesday morning after a bomb threat. (Photo by Myra Miller)

LSUE campus cleared after bomb threat

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
A bomb threat closed the LSUE campus on Tuesday morning. The campus was reopened Wednesday. At about 9 a.m. all classes and business operations were closed for the remainder of the day. Students, staff and faculty were asked to leave the campus. A news release from LSUE at about 3 p.m.