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DeVillier eyes House speaker role

By Harlan Kirgan
Editor
State Rep. Phillip DeVillier says he wants to become speaker of the House to bring its members together.

Gregory Calvin LaFleur

Gregory Calvin LaFleur passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the age of 53. Service details are pending.

Fixing Medicaid fraud isn’t a total solution

In Sunday’s paper (May 5), there was an article by Steve Gardes that contained the following statement in reference to the proposed LA GATOR program: “School Choice therefore appears to be a priority that all state taxpayers want …” That is a fals

Judith Keyes Copeland

Judith Keyes Copeland passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the age of 92. So Services have been planned at this time.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.
Friday, May 3
12:16 a.m. Suspicious person near State Farm, West Laurel.
1:14 a.m. Suspicious vehicle at Walking Park.

News notes

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center sets free events
The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is holding two events off-site in May.

Clifford Joseph Martel

Clifford Joseph Martel passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the age of 79. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Charles Ortego officiating.