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St. Landry Homestead Federal Savings Bank celebrated the grand opening of their newest location on Harry Guilbeau Road on Aug. 13. The bank celebrates the opening of its second location in Opelousas and its fourth location altogether. The event included a number of St. Landry Chamber members, St. Landry Homestead staff and administration, and other members of the community at large. In special attendance were the grandchildren of the original bank President, Mr. Lawrence J. Larcade “St. Landry Homestead has been serving Opelousas and the surrounding area since 1922 and we’re proud to expand our services into the Harry Guilbeau Economic Development District,” said Kip Bertrand, president and CEO of St. Landry Homestead. (Submitted photo)
St. Landry Homestead Federal Savings Bank celebrated the grand opening of their newest location on Harry Guilbeau Road on Aug. 13.
The Louisiana Association of Extension 4-H Agents elected the 2019-2020 executive board during their annual meeting held Aug. 13-16 in Baton Rouge. New officers include Jeannie Crnkovic, president; Lakeisha Lucas Powell, president elect; Kimberly Jones, past president; Adriana Drusini, vice president; Dawn Culbreath, secretary; Megan Plattsmier, treasurer; Ashly Powell, reporter; Tanya Giroir, state office representative; and Brandon Reeder, Northeast Region representative. (Photo by Johnny Morgan/LSU AgCenter)
LSU AgCenter youth development professionals were recognized for achievement in service at the Louisiana Association of Extension 4-H Agents annual meeting held Aug. 13-16 in Baton Rouge.
The Up with People show includes music and dancing from cultures around the world. Pictured here is a gypsy dance number from Moldova, an independent republic in the former Soviet Union.(Submitted photos)
The multinational cast of Up with People, which has toured more than 70 countries around the world during the last 52-years, has announced that Lafayette will be a stop on their 2019 tour.
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy
The national debt is exploding because of the number of Baby Boomers becoming eligible for Medicare and Social Security, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy said during a meeting in Opelousas on Monday.
The Louisiana Department of Health today reported the first human cases of West Nile virus for this year.
Sports
The high school football season moves one step closer today with several scrimmages around the area.
Eunice High will hold a three-team scrimmage set to begin at 5:30 p.m.
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IOTA – Last year, the Bulldogs had its best season since winning the state championship in 1999.
Iota finished 13-1 overall, won the District 5-3A title and advanced to the semifinals.
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BASILE – There are only five seniors on the Bearcats football team this season, but Basile head coach Kevin Bertrand believes that group can help lead the way to a District 4-1A championship.
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CHURCH POINT –When you face all four teams that advanced to the Class 3-A state semifinals, you know you had a tough schedule.
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As LSU Eunice enters its second season of mens basketball, Bengal head coach Byron Starks is excited about the possibilites.
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Lifestyle
Parents of Highland Elementary students met inside the school’s cafeteria during Meet & Greet evening held Aug. 6.
The Buddy Poppy is, without question, one of the most recognized symbols around the world. To VFW members it symbolizes the commemoration of our war dead and our service to living veterans.
This year at Highland Elementary the school has established Club Day. Students were given an opportunity to join a club, and a variety they had to choose from.
Public Safety
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
August 22
Eunice Police seized an AK-47-styled pistol and Glock .40-caliber pistol from a suspect on Wednesday. The AK-47 included a conventional 30-round magazine and a high-capacity drum magazine. The Glock also included a conventional magazine and a high-capacity drum magazine. Also seized was 114 grams of marijuana that Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said has a street value of $1,500. The seized property is on faux body armor vests.
A road rage incident involving one driver flashing a gun at a passing car resulted in police charging a Eunice man with firearm, drug and other charges, Lt. Ryan Young said.
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.
August 21
09:03 Patrol requested in the 200 block of Mill. Someone keeps breaking in a property.
Obits
Clarence “Freddie” Mose, age 87, of Albia, Iowa, formerly of Louisiana and California, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia.
Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 11:00 am at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette for Donivan C.
William “Tee” Mitchell Deason passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the age of 68.
EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sharon Shuff announces her passing on Saturday, August 17, 2019 in Eunice. A Memorial Service will be Celebrated at a later time.
BASILE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jonathan Fruge announces his passing on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at his home at the age of 43.
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