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Council OKs $23.2M bid for sewer plant

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The city’s plan for a new wastewater treatment facility took another step forward with the Board of Aldermen approved a $23,240,000 bid for the construction at their Tuesday meeting. “This is probably the single biggest project undertaken in the city’s history. It’s needed.
Al Devon Hayes Jr., 18, of Washington, was arrested on charges of pornography involving juveniles, cyberstalking, and improper telephone communications.

Al Devon Hayes Jr., 18, of Washington, was arrested on charges of pornography involving juveniles, cyberstalking, and improper telephone communications.

Washington man arrested on charges of pornography involving juveniles

Myra Miller
Monday, September 8, 2025
Al Devon Hayes Jr., 18, of Washington, was arrested on charges of pornography involving juveniles, cyberstalking, and improper telephone communications. Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reported, “On August 13, the St.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, September 8, 2025
Downtown Litter Walk set Sept. 20 The National Public Lands Day will have a Downtown Eunice Litter Walk Day on Saturday, Sept. 20 with registration from 9:30 to 10 a.m. and the walk from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and water and snacks from 11:30 until noon. Volunteers are needed.
Bulb & Blossom Garden Club

Bulb & Blossom Garden Club

Flower bulbs: Little packages of hope

Myra Miller
Friday, September 5, 2025
From Bulb and Blossom Garden Club Flower bulbs can be like little packages of hope that help invigorate and encourage us. There is nothing like the promise of a colorful spring garden. Fall is a good month in Louisiana to plant a variety of flower bulbs.
Warm-season weeds like chamberbitter should be pulled to prevent seed drop. (LSU AgCenter file photos)

Warm-season weeds like chamberbitter should be pulled to prevent seed drop. (LSU AgCenter file photos)

Here’s what do in the garden as fall nears

Myra Miller
Friday, September 5, 2025
From the LSU AgCenter The kids have gone back to school, football season is upon us and pumpkin spice-flavored products are back. That can mean only one thing: Fall will be here soon — on Sept. 22, to be exact.
Horace Trahan

Horace Trahan

Horace Trahan returns to the Zydeco Capital Jam

Myra Miller
Friday, September 5, 2025
Accordionist Horace Trahan leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 13 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. A songwriter and singer with diverse accordion skills, Trahan plays zydeco, Cajun, blues, country and more.
AirUltra, and Brites by AirUltra, were the topic discussed Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Speakers included Alex Morris, Rachael Fruge and Katie Richard. From left are Erika Fontenot, president of Rotary; Fruge, Morris, and Richard. (Photo by Myra Miller)

AirUltra, and Brites by AirUltra, were the topic discussed Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Speakers included Alex Morris, Rachael Fruge and Katie Richard. From left are Erika Fontenot, president of Rotary; Fruge, Morris, and Richard. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Internet, computer help offered

Myra Miller
Friday, September 5, 2025
Brites by AirUltra provides families with access to technology that need it the most. Brites by AirUltra’s goal is to bridge the digital divide by providing access to technology for individuals and families who need it the most.
House Speaker Rep. Phillip DeVillier takes a moment of personal privilege on legislative Inauguration Day, Monday, January 8, 2024, at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP, Pool)

House Speaker Rep. Phillip DeVillier takes a moment of personal privilege on legislative Inauguration Day, Monday, January 8, 2024, at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP, Pool)

DeVillier cites ‘real momentum’ on industry, education, crime

Myra Miller
Friday, September 5, 2025
By Christopher Cartwright The Advocate Echoing a speech given by Gov. Jeff Landry two weeks ago in Donaldsonville, Republican representatives portrayed Louisiana as a state with forward momentum in industry, education and crime reduction during a “legislative road show” Wednesday in Gonzales.

Parish BBQ festival loses money

Myra Miller
Friday, September 5, 2025
A three-day barbecue festival held by the St. Landry Parish Government in June lost $6,660, according to a statement presented to the St. Landry Parish Council Administrative-Finance Committee on Wednesday.

School Board OKs budget with $4.9M deficit

Myra Miller
Friday, September 5, 2025
The St. Landry Parish School Board passed a budget with a $4.9 million deficit, but Superintendent Milton Batiste said it is a work in progress. “We really have a lot of work to continue to do around the budget,” he said.