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PAY RAISES . . .

Boy, the generous pay raises legislators voted for themselves — and Gov. Jindal’s refusal to veto the hikes — have sure sparked a firestorm of controversy.

FOUR MORE YEARS — Henderson elected officials were sworn in by Clerk of Court Allen Blanchard (right) during inauguration ceremonies held Thursday, June 19.

Parks — Retired aviation mechanic Whitney Savoy is known for his knowledge of aircrafts but few are aware that Savoy is also a singer who has recorded a record with Keith Huval and Acadiana Breakdown Band.

Bonjour.

Congratulations to Catahoula’s own Howard and Christopher Theriot, winners of the father/son look-alike contest. Mais sa c’est something!

Mais chers, are you all paying attention to the blooming crape myrtles and all of these different colors? Beautiful! Azaleas are pretty but when the rains come, they break away. The crape myrtles are taller and fly easily in the breeze and do last longer. The drought did not prevent their blooms.

The Gulf Coast Bank Abbeville 29ers’ American Legion season got off to a rocky start almost two weeks ago, but since then the road has smoothed.

“Things are starting to come together,” said 29ers head coach Chris Prejean.

The job of a football coach extends far beyond what meets the eye.

During his time as Gueydan head football coach, Ward Courville defeated Vermilion Catholic’s Ossie Blaize only once.

A man's girlfriend left Saturday night to get some beer. She's missing, and so's the beer.

Police Report, Local News

June 23

5:36 a.m. Garbage truck fire, MLK & East Vine.

7:34 a.m. Bicycle stolen, Mill.

8:48 a.m. Disturbance, Boudreaux.

9:02 a.m. Lawn mower stolen, East Vine.

CROWLEY – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for Corey Chase Stelly, 26, who died
June 23, 2008 in Crowley.