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Pirates plagued Gulf longer than you think

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 16, 2023
Jean Lafitte was the most notorious — and successful — of the pirates operating from Louisiana in the early 1800s, but he wasn’t the only one. A federal grand jury in New Orleans reported in July 1814: “Piracy and smuggling are ... long established and ...
Rice Breeder Adam Famoso outlines the latest rice variety developments at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station’s 113th annual Rice Field Day last year. In 2022, the LSU AgCenter has progressed three new varieties that will soon be available for rice producers to plant across the state. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

Rice Breeder Adam Famoso outlines the latest rice variety developments at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station’s 113th annual Rice Field Day last year. In 2022, the LSU AgCenter has progressed three new varieties that will soon be available for rice producers to plant across the state. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

Rice researchers to hold annual field day in Crowley

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 16, 2023
LSU AgCenter rice researchers are inviting producers and industry professionals to the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station for its annual field day to be held here on June 28.
Kids Count.

Kids Count.

La. ranks 49th in child well-being

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 16, 2023
Louisiana was ranked 50th in children’s economic well-being and 49th in children’s health, according to the 2023 Kids Count Data Book, a 50-state report of recent household data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing how children and families are faring.
Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles

Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles

Louisiana DMV hacked

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 16, 2023
If you have a Louisiana driver’s license, identification card or vehicle registration, your information may have been exposed to cyber attackers. State officials said the information included names, addresses, Social Security numbers and birth dates.
Debbie Thibodeaux

Debbie Thibodeaux

Debbie Thibodeaux

Myra Miller
Friday, June 16, 2023
EUNICE–On the afternoon of June 14, 2023, a sweet and gentle mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Debbie Thibodeaux passed away at her home at the age of 69. A Funeral Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice.
Terrona Jean Guillory

Terrona Jean Guillory

Terrona Jean Guillory

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Terrona Jean Guillory passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the age of 83. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at North Eunice Baptist Church with Reverend David Richard officiating.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 15, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 15 O’jerden Charles Mallet, 35, 400 block of Union Street, Arnaudville. Domestic abuse battery, domestic abuse aggravated assault (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 15, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 13 Rebecca Crowder, 66, 700 block of Harold, Eunice. Bench warrant. June 14 Shaun Amari Hudson, 19, 300 block of East Ash, Eunice.