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According to Milton Scott’s widow, Beverly (Scott) Shabazz, Milton Scott was an artist who loved listening to jazz music and his favorite musician, Jimi Hendrix. (Photo courtesy of the Scott family)

Separated by a door and perspectives, a routine arrest turned deadly in 1973

Myra Miller

Friday, July 28, 2023

By Myracle Lewis, Amelia Gabor and Birdie O’Connell LSU Manship School News Service First of two stories On a hot, quiet morning in July 1973, 21-year-old Milton Scott heard a loud knock at his door. Scott was lying in bed with his pregnant wife, Beverly, and their 2-year-old daughter, Andrea.

The Food Network’s “BBQ USA” TV show will feature UL Lafayette’s Office of Veteran and Military Student Services’ signature fundraising event – Operation Smoke Sheaux. The barbecue contest will air during several upcoming episodes of “Battle on the Bayou.” Episodes will be broadcast on Monday, Aug. 7; Tuesday, Aug. 8; Monday, Aug. 14; and Saturday, Aug. 26. (Photo credit by Doug Dugas/University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

UL Lafayette student military members, veterans to ‘smoke out’ Food Network’s “BBQ USA” TV show

Myra Miller

Friday, July 28, 2023

For a competition that literally goes up in smoke every year, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Office of Veteran and Military Student Services’ signature fundraising event has proven an overwhelming success. The Food Network TV show “BBQ USA” agrees.

Danny Tyree

Are you distressed by distressed clothing?

Myra Miller

Friday, July 28, 2023

My family will soon take advantage of our state’s tax-free weekend for clothing and school supplies, but none of our hard-earned money will go for distressed clothing. Coincidentally, none of the money we spend at the food court will purchase pre-chewed burritos. Call us rebels.

Tom Purcell

A/C hasn’t only made life cooler

Myra Miller

Friday, July 28, 2023

As a heat wave hits America from coast to coast, it’s hot outside — but cool inside, thanks to the triumph of air conditioning. For most of human history, there was little people could do to avoid heat.

Jim Bradshaw

Eat all of your ragondin

Myra Miller

Friday, July 28, 2023

It’s not surprising that a story about a new cookbook filled with recipes for nutria meat was considered front-page news in August 1963 by the Cameron Pilot.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, July 28, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 28, Kenyon Joseph Boyd, 23, 100 block of Eighth Avenue, Krotz Springs. Hold for Lafayette Parish. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Devonte Dejaneiro Linden, 24, 100 block of Imani Lane, Arnaudville.

Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Mike Strain speaks to members of the Crowley Lions Club recently about the importance of agriculture in Acadia Parish, across the state and around the world. (Photo by Steve Bandy, The Post-Signal)

Talking agriculture

Myra Miller

Friday, July 28, 2023

By Steve Bandy Managing Editor Post Signal CROWLEY – “Now, more than ever people depend on farmers.” That’s how Louisiana Commisioner of Agriculture Dr. Mike Strain opened his address at a recent meeting of the Crowley Lions Club.

Suncredible Saturn sunflower is a 2023 Louisiana Super Plant selection for warm-season color. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

Suncredible Saturn sunflower named summer 2023 Louisiana Super Plant

Myra Miller

Friday, July 28, 2023

By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Admired for its striking appearance, impressive size and dogged resilience, the Suncredible sunflower (Helianthus hybrid) is a cultivar that has captured the hearts of gardeners and nature enthusiasts alike.

Shouts and cries of “Justice for Brittany,” and “No justice No Peace,” echoed around the courthouse on Thursday, July 13, as family members and friends gathered for a peaceful protest. The protest took place 90 days after Brittany Fontenot was found dead in her home in the Chataignier area. The death was ruled a suicide, but the victim’s loved ones claim Fontenot was shot multiple times with multiple guns.

Justice is sought

Myra Miller

Friday, July 28, 2023

By Tony Marks Ville Platte Gazette Editor Shouts and cries of “Justice for Brittany,” and “No justice No Peace,” echoed around the courthouse on Thursday, July 13, as family members and friends gathered for a peaceful protest.

World War II and U.S. Navy Veteran Joe Richard of Church Point celebrates 100th birthday

Centenarian Hero

Myra Miller

Friday, July 28, 2023

World War II and U.S. Navy Veteran Joe Richard of Church Point is presented with a slice of birthday cake by American Legion Post 225 Commander Dennis Hart during Richard’s 100th birthday party on Sunday, July 23, Richard’s actual birthday.