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Ville Platte City Judge Greg Vidrine gives the oath of office to newly elected Appellate Judge Gary Ortego of Ville Platte. (Photo by Tony Marks/Ville Platte Gazette)

Ville Platte City Judge Greg Vidrine gives the oath of office to newly elected Appellate Judge Gary Ortego of Ville Platte. (Photo by Tony Marks/Ville Platte Gazette)

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Ortego takes oath of office for court of appeal

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, March 14, 2022
After being the only candidate to qualify in the special election, the honorable Gary Ortego took the oath office on March 3 to replace the late John Saunders on the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal District Three.
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Myra Miller
Monday, March 14, 2022
Concealed carry weapon permit class set Saturday The St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a 1-day concealed carry permit training class beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday on March 19. The location is at 211 West Park Eunice, The course is $100 dollars and $80 for a spouse or renewal.

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St. Patrick fitting for Acadiana

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 11, 2022
Besides the fact that we will throw a party on the flimsiest of excuses, it is solid theologically for French Louisiana to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. You see, he spent much of his religious life in France, and he wasn’t Irish at all. He was born about 375 A.D.
LAFAYETTE — Leaders in areas such business, education and nonprofits will share stories about personal and career success during the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s 2022 Women’s Leadership Conference. It will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 24 at the Student Union. UL Lafayette’s Office for Campus Diversity will host the conference, which is in its 15th year. It is designed to empower women, provide opportunities for networking, and recognize several for longstanding success. The conference

LAFAYETTE — Leaders in areas such business, education and nonprofits will share stories about personal and career success during the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s 2022 Women’s Leadership Conference. It will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 24 at the Student Union. UL Lafayette’s Office for Campus Diversity will host the conference, which is in its 15th year. It is designed to empower women, provide opportunities for networking, and recognize several for longstanding success. The conference

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Empowerment, health and hope focus of women’s conference

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 11, 2022
Leaders in areas such business, education and nonprofits will share stories about personal and career success during the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s 2022 Women’s Leadership Conference. It will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 24 at the Student Union.
Eunice jeweler Robert “Bob” Fontenot spoke about precious metals at the Rotary Club meeting Wednesday. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Eunice jeweler Robert “Bob” Fontenot spoke about precious metals at the Rotary Club meeting Wednesday. (Photos by Myra Miller)

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War, inflation drive precious metal prices up

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 11, 2022
War and inflation are driving the price of gold up, said Robert “Bob” Fontenot, owner and manager of Jerry’s Jewelers, at the Rotary Club on Wednesday. Fontenot, a gold coin collector, brought with him some of his collection pieces. He also had pieces of gold and silver jewelry. “I just enjoy it!
The old saying is “it will take an act of Congress” for something that’s difficult to get done. State Rep. Phillip DeVillier isn’t going that far, but he is asking the Legislature in the session that starts Monday to lower speed limits on La. 91 in Eunice and U.S. 190 in Basile. DeVillier said it may be first if his bill passes that speed limits are set by the Legislature. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The old saying is “it will take an act of Congress” for something that’s difficult to get done. State Rep. Phillip DeVillier isn’t going that far, but he is asking the Legislature in the session that starts Monday to lower speed limits on La. 91 in Eunice and U.S. 190 in Basile. DeVillier said it may be first if his bill passes that speed limits are set by the Legislature. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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DeVillier’s bills include Eunice, Basile speed limits

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 11, 2022
Rep. Phillip DeVillier has filed a bill to lower speed limits on La. 91 (Maple Avenue) in Eunice and U.S. 190 in Basile. The Legislature’s session begins Monday. “One of the frustrations I have ...

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Early voting continues Monday

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 11, 2022
Early voting for the March 26 election continues Monday through March 19. Three propositions placed on the ballot by the St. Landry Parish School Board — two for building programs and one for pay raises — are the highlight on the ballot. Early voting is conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Sales tax revenues up, but growth slows

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 11, 2022
The surprising fact is sales tax revenue in St. Landry Parish grew during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the report for February indicates the march of growth is slowing. The decreases were found in comparing January to February collections.
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Acadia Parish issues burn ban

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Acadia Parish Police Jury President Chance Henry has issued a burn ban for Acadia Parish due to extremely dry conditions within the parish and surrounding areas. The proclamation prohibits all outdoor burning activities throughout the parish.