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During Iran war ceasefire renewal, inflation fell 0.4 percent in June, BLS data shows as war begins anew

Consumer prices fell in June 0.4 percent, following a renewed, short-lived ceasefire in the Iran war, with 12-month inflation dropping from 4.2 percent to 3.5 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Lindsey Graham: A Good Man

The last thing I ever said to Senator Lindsey Graham was “You are a good man.” The way Senator Graham lived made it easy to tell him.

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I want to again extend my heartfelt thanks for your continued support of Cross Catholic Outreach’s Be Someone’s Miracle Advent project and Water for Life Lenten project. Your kindness is transforming lives in ways that are both profound and deeply moving.

LIVING ON PURPOSE: Dreams are empowered with perseverance

Disappointment is a familiar feeling, especially to the ambitious. The more a person strives, the more failures they will face, but this doesn’t mean that every door is always locked. Learning self-control and patience is a part of the advancement process.

Kids talk about God

“If I were Thomas, I probably would have doubted too," says Zoe, 11. "Dead people don’t usually come back." That’s honest. It’s probably why Thomas has been known for centuries as "Doubting Thomas.

Eunice 8U All-Stars show championship grit in tough World Series start

Eunice News Staff Report The Eunice 8U All-Stars proved they belonged on the World Series stage Wednesday, battling through two dramatic contests and showing the resilience that carried them to Youngsville as sectional champions.

12U Eunice concludes outstanding season

The Eunice 12U All-Stars dropped their first decision Wednesday in Pony Zone Tourney play, but quickly clawed their way back into the win column on Thursday despite trailing 7-0. Eunice 12U came back to tie their competition, 7-7, and bring on extra innings.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

The LSUE forward recently represented Germany at the FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket championship. Germany finished in 10th place, with Reichenauer coming off the bench. Leblance was picked in Day 1 of the MLB draft by the Detroit Tigers. He clubbed 25 homers and put his draft stock through the roof.

A Teacher’s Advice: from Katelyn Friou Gaspard of Krotz Springs Elementary

As many of you begin packing up classrooms, moving to a new school, or getting ready for a new year, I wanted to share something that has stuck with me ever since I heard it at a conference a few years ago.

Important Announcement from St. Landry Parish School Board

Please be aware of an immediate, state-mandated change regarding youth work permits. Due to Louisiana House Bill 232 (2026), the process for obtaining these certificates has changed. Effective immediately, the St.