SUMMARY: As tariffs imposed mid-year by the Trump administration take effect, Monroe’s Mojo Outdoors shares their challenges. The tariffs, a tax on imported goods to balance trade, came after their sales and pricing were set, causing unplanned cost increases. Mojo is working to minimize price hikes by negotiating with Chinese and other suppliers. Long-term, the company may shrink due to market uncertainty and increased costs. Like many businesses, Mojo is exploring alternative suppliers in countries with lower tariffs to control expenses and keep prices affordable for customers. The tariff impact remains uncertain but significant for small businesses.

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SUMMARY: Three people were arrested following a July 30 search of a Slidell home where stolen vehicles, drugs, and illegal firearms were found. Police seized marijuana, THC edibles, ecstasy with methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, $13,000, eight illegal firearms (two stolen), and three stolen vehicles. 17-year-old Ma’layja Williams faces charges including possession with intent to distribute marijuana and obstruction of justice. William Williams, 45, and Demetra Williams, 42, were arrested with multiple charges such as possession with intent to distribute drugs, possession of stolen firearms, and illegal weapon possession. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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SUMMARY: After Bolt’s Downtown closure, Lafayette’s queer community faced challenges finding safe, visible spaces amid political erasure of queer identity. Candice Broussard, a late-coming-out queer artist, found most community spaces were intimate and hidden, discovered through word of mouth, making belonging isolating yet meaningful. Pride Acadiana and queer-owned businesses like Straw Cove Bakery foster inclusivity year-round, not just during Pride Month, offering visibility and belonging. Events like Queer Kickball and grassroots gatherings fill gaps but highlight the lack of permanent safe spaces. With Bolt reopening as The Library, there is hope for more accessible, enduring queer community hubs in Lafayette.

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