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Opelousas attorney Robert Voitier Jr. opposed the removal of a Confederate monument on the St. Landry Parish courthouse grounds during a Parish Council meeting Wednesday in Opelousas. Seated at right is former Parish District Attorney Charles Cravins who argued for the monument’s removal. Standing in the rear is Don Leger, of Opelousas, who also supported removal of the monument. The Parish Council voted to remove to monument. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Opelousas attorney Robert Voitier Jr. opposed the removal of a Confederate monument on the St. Landry Parish courthouse grounds during a Parish Council meeting Wednesday in Opelousas. Seated at right is former Parish District Attorney Charles Cravins who argued for the monument’s removal. Standing in the rear is Don Leger, of Opelousas, who also supported removal of the monument. The Parish Council voted to remove to monument. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Council votes to remove Confederate monument from courthouse grounds

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 22, 2022
The St. Landry Parish Council voted 9-3 to remove a 102-year-old Confederate monument from the courthouse grounds.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Sheriff office to host concealed permit class The St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one day concealed carry permit training class beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at 211 West Park Eunice. The course will be $100 and $80 for a spouse or renewal.
Anthony Baltakis

Anthony Baltakis

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Baltakis: Putin misjudged move into Ukraine

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
The Ukrainians are going to lose the eastern part of their country to the Russians predicts LSU Eunice Professor Anthony Baltakis. “Even if he takes over the whole country, they are still going to be throwing Molotov cocktails at them,” Baltakis said about the Ukrainian resistance.
Tiffany Decou Young

Tiffany Decou Young

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Interim CEO named at Church Point hospital

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
After a unanimous vote of the Acadia-St. Landry Hospital Board of Commissioners at an April 14 special meeting, Tiffany Decou Young was named interim CEO of the facility following the termination of former CEO Cindy Walters at an April 12 special meeting.
Liberty Annex.

Liberty Annex.

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Biden signs Act giving Liberty Annex to city

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
President Joseph Biden signed the Save the Liberty Theatre Act allowing the transfer of the building’s annex ownership from the National Park Service to the city. U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., announced the signing on Tuesday. Kennedy introduced the legislation in the Senate and U.S. Rep.
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Myra Miller
Monday, April 18, 2022
ECCBC announces rehearsals for summer season The Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir will begin rehearsals for its 2022 summer season on May 9 and 10. Performances will be July 14 and 15 at First Baptist Church, Eunice and features the community concert band, adult choir and children’s choir.
Cheryl Devall

Cheryl Devall

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KRVS names general manager

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, April 14, 2022
What’s a veteran journalist from California doing at Lafayette’s music-driven NPR affiliate? Dancing with anticipation at the prospect of partnering the six-decade-old station into the future.
Richard LeBouef, executive director of the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission.

Richard LeBouef, executive director of the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission.

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Trash concerns raised

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Trash pickup concerns were raised at the Eunice city meeting last week and at a Parish Council meeting on April 6. Concerns at Eunice were about the amount of litter in the city, but the question raised at the parish meeting is perhaps more important.
Donna Baltakis, director of Keep Eunice Beautiful.

Donna Baltakis, director of Keep Eunice Beautiful.

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Volunteers sought for city cleanup

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Volunteers are needed for a Keep Eunice Beautiful cleanup campaign on April 23. Donna Baltakis, director of Keep Eunice Beautiful, said the city’s campaign is in conjunction with the, state effort Love the Boot, planned from April 18 to 24.
Matt Garber, manager of the farm crop production at Garber Farms, was the guest speaker at the Eunice Rotary Wednesday.

Matt Garber, manager of the farm crop production at Garber Farms, was the guest speaker at the Eunice Rotary Wednesday.

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Garber Farms produces 20% of the state’s sweet potatoes

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, April 14, 2022
The Garber Family has been growing grains and vegetables in South Louisiana since 1881. They presently have three generations working together to produce sweet potatoes.