Eddie Lewis of Lewis of Lewis Farms in Youngsville is the first sugar cane grower to ever be appointed to the USDA Board that oversees sweeteners and sweetener products.
41-year-old James Alexander of Breaux Bridge and 57-year-old Jimmy Batiste of St. Martinville have been arrested for allegedly stealing brass pipe fittings from their employer, Louisiana Sugarcane Cooperative in St. Martinville.