1.   Moreover, the struggles between the two parties were often fought out in the local arena, at the annual elections of town magistrates, sheriffs and parish officials.

2.   Eventually, parish officials sought the guidance of Dwight LeBlanc, the federal animal damage control officer for Louisiana.

3.   He believes parish officials are exaggerating the problems caused by nutria.

4.   Parish officials declined to comment.

5.   Parish officials say it has been a serious financial blow, especially to parochial schools.

6.   The lawsuits describe a few boys who complained and were threatened by parish officials as liars.

7.   Parish officials did not say if Eliscard would go back to Haiti.