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ERATH — When Taylor Mencacci became mayor of Erath, he vowed to have a veteran lead the Pledge of Allegiance before each Erath council meeting.
On Monday at the town’s monthly meeting, one of only a handful of remaining World War II veterans from Erath led the Pledge.
Willis Granger, who is 96, was surrounded by friends and family when he began saying the Pledge of Allegiance.
When Granger entered the Navy in 1944, he spoke no English. He was a seaman who worked on maintaining ammunition aboard the USS Catoctin.

Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon advises the public to be aware of a recent Social Security Scam where a caller says that he’s from the Federal government and your Social Security number (SSN) has been suspended and you should contact them at +(603)399-6391.

CROWLEY — A juvenile was treated and released following a shooting here early Tuesday morning.
Police Chief Jimmy Broussard said officers were called to the 500 block of Ross Avenue at about 12:45 a.m. Tuesday.
Broussard said a caller had reported a victim shot at the location
Officers discovered a juvenile male had been shot. The youth was transported to a local facility with non life-threatening injuries.
He was treated and later released, according to Broussard.