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St. Landry Parish Sheriff Maj. Mark LeBlanc, Crime Stoppers coordinator, speaks to the Parish Council on Wednesday about a program to combat littering and dumping. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Maj. Mark LeBlanc, Crime Stoppers coordinator, speaks to the Parish Council on Wednesday about a program to combat littering and dumping. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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St. Landry Crime Stoppers takes aim at litter, dumping

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 8, 2024
St. Landry Crime Stoppers is best known for collaring murder, burglary and other felony suspects, but by next year it intends to combat littering and dumping. St. Landry Parish Sheriff’ Maj.
The rain was pouring down during a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate new restrooms at East Elementary in Eunice on Wednesday. Among those present were St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste III, assistant superintendents, several School Board members, Lemoine Company representative, and the instructional leadership team of East Elementary. At the center of the photo, cutting the ribbon is School Board President Mary Ellen Donatto and Principal Gina LaGrange. The new restrooms are funded b

The rain was pouring down during a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate new restrooms at East Elementary in Eunice on Wednesday. Among those present were St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste III, assistant superintendents, several School Board members, Lemoine Company representative, and the instructional leadership team of East Elementary. At the center of the photo, cutting the ribbon is School Board President Mary Ellen Donatto and Principal Gina LaGrange. The new restrooms are funded b

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East Elementary ceremony

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 8, 2024
The rain was pouring down during a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate new restrooms at East Elementary in Eunice on Wednesday. Among those present were St.

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Veterans Day program is Monday at VFW

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 8, 2024
A Veterans Day program will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the VFW 8971 Hall grounds near the tank on U.S. 190 east. The program will be moved inside if it rains. The public and all veterans are invited. Gumbo will be served at the conclusion of the program.

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St. Landry Parish burn ban lifted

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, November 7, 2024
St. Landry Parish Government is lifting the parish-wide burn ban, effective Thursday. The decision comes as rainfall has significantly reduced fire risks in the area. Residents are now permitted to resume outdoor burning activities but are urged to exercise caution to prevent accidental fires.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Here’s a new fundraiser: Cow Patty Bingo The Eunice Mardi Gras Association has a new fundraiser for the Eunice Community Health Center. The association is plans Cow Patty Bingo at noon Nov.
Early Applications for École Saint-Landry’s fifth year opens on Nov. 15 and closes at 5 p.m. Jan. 1. (File photo)

Early Applications for École Saint-Landry’s fifth year opens on Nov. 15 and closes at 5 p.m. Jan. 1. (File photo)

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French-immersion school lottery application now open - closes Jan. 1

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Early Applications for École Saint-Landry’s fifth year opens on Nov. 15 and closes at 5 p.m. Jan. 1. As with all public schools, École Saint-Landry will be free of charge to admitted students and free bus transportation will be available for all students.
Zydeco and Creole accordionist Brandon Ledet leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, north of Opelousas.

Zydeco and Creole accordionist Brandon Ledet leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, north of Opelousas.

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Brandon Ledet returns to Zydeco Capital Jam at Visitor Center

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Zydeco and Creole accordionist Brandon Ledet leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, north of Opelousas. The jam, open to all musicians and fans, celebrates zydeco music in its cradle – St. Landry Parish.

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St. Landry Parish sales tax collections rose 6.8% in October

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
St. Landry Parish sales tax collections rose 6.8% in October compared to October 2023, according to statistics released Monday by the St. Landry Parish School Board tax division. The total through October were $86,338,727, up $5,469,184 over the same period in 2023.
An Acadia Parish courtroom was packed when the Acadia Parish Police Jury held a special meeting to introduce an ordinance to regulate ““sexually oriented businesses” in the unincorporated areas of the parish. The ordinance is in response to a proposed “swingers’ club” between Mowata and Branch. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

An Acadia Parish courtroom was packed when the Acadia Parish Police Jury held a special meeting to introduce an ordinance to regulate ““sexually oriented businesses” in the unincorporated areas of the parish. The ordinance is in response to a proposed “swingers’ club” between Mowata and Branch. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

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Proposed ‘swingers’ club’ sparks ordinance

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Well over 100 citizens crowded into Courtroom A — “the big courtroom” — Monday night to discuss the proposed opening of a “swingers’ club” in rural Acadia Parish.
An F1 tornado tore through the meat preparation room of Rhea’s Specialty Meats and Smokehouse, located on the north side of U.S. 190 just west of Basile’s town limits at about 8 a.m. Tuesday. (Photo by Darrel Lejeune)

An F1 tornado tore through the meat preparation room of Rhea’s Specialty Meats and Smokehouse, located on the north side of U.S. 190 just west of Basile’s town limits at about 8 a.m. Tuesday. (Photo by Darrel Lejeune)

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Tornado hits Rhea’s Specialty Meats and Smokehouse in Basile

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
An F1 tornado tore through the meat preparation room of Rhea’s Specialty Meats and Smokehouse, located on the north side of U.S. 190 just west of Basile’s town limits at about 8 a.m. Tuesday.