Parish president dismisses litany of complaints and says facility is an entertainment venue
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard’s management of the Agricultural Arena came under fire at a Wednesday Parish Council meeting from Arena Authority President Frank “Buddy” Helton Jr.
Helton complained about a myriad of issues from the lights being left on to a bandstand being built.
Bellard was not present at the meeting, but in a phone interview Thursday defended the management...