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Hidden danger of drought

The loss of fine feeder roots is a hidden danger of drought. Feeder roots grow out of the thick woody tree roots. While woody roots grow down into the soil, feeder roots grow up toward the soil surface. Their main job is to absorb water, minerals, and oxygen.

Taking care of our feathered friends

Gardeners are stewards of all things natural. When we garden and use environmentally friendly practices, we promote biodiversity, conserve resources and minimize harm to the Earth. We also can provide ecosystem services in our gardens. You may have read this term in my columns before.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, Sept. 28 Vernon Paul Richard, Jr., 38, 800 block of W. Grolee Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery, false imprisonment. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Joshua J.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Wednesday, Sept. 27 Roddy Manuel, 57, 4100 block of Duralde Hwy., Eunice. DWI, felony, driving under suspension.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Sept. 27 5:29 a.m. Lobby complaint in reference to a break in at the 1000 block of Oak. 6:47 a.m. Caller said two subjects are fighting in the middle of the roadway. 8:08 a.m.

News notes

CDA meeting set for Monday Oct. 2 On Monday the Catholic Daughters of the Americas court Eunice 208 will hold its meeting at 6 p.m. at the Jeanmard Center on North 3rd Street. The meeting is open to all visitors who are interested in becoming involved in the CDA.

LABI names new leader

After a months-long nationwide search, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) announced that Will Green has been named LABI President and CEO.

Carbon capture is a major economic opportunity for Louisiana

Louisiana is set to become the carbon capture capital of the south.

My alma mater turns into a leftist re-education camp

When my father proudly mentioned to one of his colleagues that his firstborn child had just been accepted to Bryn Mawr College, he responded: “Let’s hope she doesn’t stop shaving her underarms.” This quip was relayed to me years later by that same gentleman, with a half apology.

Searching to find the good Lord and my legacy!

Regular readers of my weekly columns know that I write about a cross-section of issues, from politics to good eating, insurance issues, heroes, the joys of living in the country, and even who I think killed JFK. I don’t often write about spiritual issues. But hey, give me a little leeway here.