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St. Landry Parish Animal Control is over capacity

Rebecca Chaisson
Saturday, May 6, 2023
News Release St. Landry Parish Animal Control is over capacity due to high intakes of homeless and displaced animals. Shelters throughout the state are facing similar issues due to increased owners surrenders from challenges with housing and access to care, as well as a growing need for spay/neuter.

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Forum for school superintendent is Monday

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 5, 2023
A public forum for the two candidates for St. Landry Parish school superintendent at 6 p.m. Monday at the Delta Grand Theater, 120 S. Market St, Opelousas. The forum is sponsored by the St. Landry Economic Development District.
Dr. Tina Stefanski, Region 4 Office of Public Health Medical Director, listens to a question during Tuesday’s Crowley Lions Club meeting. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Dr. Tina Stefanski, Region 4 Office of Public Health Medical Director, listens to a question during Tuesday’s Crowley Lions Club meeting. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

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Doctor: Fentanyl crisis escalating

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 5, 2023
“Fentanyl is the single deadliest drug threat our nation has ever encountered.” Those are the words of Anne Milgram, administrator, U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. And that’s the message Dr.
Steve Moosa, CPA, of Darnall, Sikes & Frederick, delivers a report on adjudicated property sales at the St. Landry Parish Council meeting on May 3. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Steve Moosa, CPA, of Darnall, Sikes & Frederick, delivers a report on adjudicated property sales at the St. Landry Parish Council meeting on May 3. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Problems found with parish property sales

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 5, 2023
An examination of 27 adjudicated property sales by St. Landry Parish Government found problems with every sale. Steve Moosa, of Darnall, Sikes & Frederick, reported on the study on whether procedures were followed in the sales from 2021 to 2022 at Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting.
People gathered at the parking lot and pavilion of City Hall Thursday at noon for National Day of Prayer. In front, from left, are Angelia Guillory, Alison Duplechain, City Marshal Terry Darbonne and Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. More photos from the event are on Page 10. (Photo by Myra Miller)

People gathered at the parking lot and pavilion of City Hall Thursday at noon for National Day of Prayer. In front, from left, are Angelia Guillory, Alison Duplechain, City Marshal Terry Darbonne and Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. More photos from the event are on Page 10. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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National Day of Prayer observed at City Hall

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 5, 2023
The National Day of Prayer was observed in Eunice at noon Thursday at the City Hall parking lot and pavilion. This year’s theme is derived from James 5:16b, “Pray Fervently in Righteousness and Avail Much: “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, May 4, 2023
National Day of Prayer is Thursday National Day of Prayer will be observed at noon Thursday at the City Hall parking lot and pavilion area. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 337-457-7541.
Hannah Miller rides on the carousel during last year’s St. Edmund Spring Fair. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Hannah Miller rides on the carousel during last year’s St. Edmund Spring Fair. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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St. Edmund Spring Fair begins Friday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
St. Edmund Catholic School’s Spring Fair begins at 5 p.m. Friday and will conclude on Sunday at 6 p.m. The hours for Friday are 5 to 9 p.m., from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Tri-Parish workforce down 0.4%

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The Tri-Parish workforce in March was down by 308 people or 0.4% from March 2022, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Unemployment rates were down or the same as a year ago in March. The Tri-Parish workforce totaled 68,272, down from 68,580.

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LAWCO’s Eunice water system gets a top grade

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
LAWCO’s Eunice water system earned an A in final water grades for 951 community water systems across the state released Monday by the Louisiana Department of Health. The final water grades follow preliminary grades that were published in January.
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Myra Miller
Monday, May 1, 2023
National Day of Prayer is Thursday National Day of Prayer will be observed at noon Thursday at the City Hall parking lot and pavilion area. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 337-457-7541.