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McNeese student Gil is a Rhodes Scholar finalist

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
McNeese State University student Sam Gil is a finalist for a Rhodes Scholar. Gil, from Ville Platte, is a senior majoring in mass communication and a member of the McNeese Honors College.

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DeVillier receives key support for speaker

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, November 13, 2023
On Monday, Representatives Jack McFarland, R-Winnfield, Julie Emerson, R-Carencro, Tony Bacala (R-Prairieville, Brett Geymann (R-Moss Bluff, and Daryl Deshotel, R-Hessmer, announced the suspension of their campaigns for Speaker of the House and urged their supporters to unite behind Rep.
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Myra Miller
Monday, November 13, 2023
Concealed Carry permit class Nov. 18 The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one day concealed carry permit training class beginning at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 18 at 211 W. Park Ave., Eunice. The course fee is $100 and $8 for a spouse or renewal.
First row, from left, are William Arms, Paul Ganucheau and Harry Reed. Second row from left are Leelen Lavergne and Robert Witkovski, Third row is Terry W. Fontenot, and directly behind Fontenot are Chris Fontenot and Tara Fontenot. (Photos by Myra Miller)

First row, from left, are William Arms, Paul Ganucheau and Harry Reed. Second row from left are Leelen Lavergne and Robert Witkovski, Third row is Terry W. Fontenot, and directly behind Fontenot are Chris Fontenot and Tara Fontenot. (Photos by Myra Miller)

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FFA salutes veterans at Eunice High

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 10, 2023
A Veterans Day program and breakfast was held at Eunice High School Wednesday morning. The event was hosted and sponsored by the Eunice High FFA officers and members. The breakfast was cooked and prepared by some members of the Knights of Columbus of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 10, 2023
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Thursday, Nov. 2 Well Fargo Bank vs Carl G. Montecino III, open account. Credit Bureau of Opelousas vs Unopened succession and/or heirs of Trina Kirkpatrick, open account. Portfolio. Recovery Associates vs Taylor M.

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JS Clark announces groundbreaking for new building

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 10, 2023
A groundbreaking ceremony is planned at 10:30 a.m. Thursday for construction of a new 5-12 middle and high school facility at JS Leadership Academy. The $20 million project is for a 52,400 square foot facility. JS Clark is a charter school.
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Mamou Acadian Press to cease publication

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 10, 2023
After almost 56 years of publication, the Mamou Acadian Press will cease publication following the Dec. 26 edition. Publisher Garland Forman made the announcement last week.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz and guests were part of the meeting at the Rotary Club Wednesday. From left are Chancellor Nancy Sorenson, president; Arthur Castille, community outreach St. Landry Parish Sheriff; Guidroz, Shane Garrard, St. Landry Parish Sheriff IT administrator; and Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux. (Photos by Myra Miller)

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz and guests were part of the meeting at the Rotary Club Wednesday. From left are Chancellor Nancy Sorenson, president; Arthur Castille, community outreach St. Landry Parish Sheriff; Guidroz, Shane Garrard, St. Landry Parish Sheriff IT administrator; and Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux. (Photos by Myra Miller)

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Eunice Rotary Club officers, guests

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 10, 2023
Eunice Rotary Club new officers and board and guests at Wednesday meeting.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz spoke to Eunice Rotary Club members on Wednesday about an ethics complaint filed against him in September. (Photo by Myra Miller)

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz spoke to Eunice Rotary Club members on Wednesday about an ethics complaint filed against him in September. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Sheriff refutes ethics charge

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 10, 2023
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz refuted state ethics charges in an address to the Eunice Rotary Club. “I can’t wait to get to Baton Rouge at the Ethics Board in December. They will have to correct their issues.