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Sherri Zeringue McGovern, St. Landry Parish tax assesor, talks with Bill Rodier, parish economic development director, before Wednesday’s St. Landry Parish Council meeting in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Sherri Zeringue McGovern, St. Landry Parish tax assesor, talks with Bill Rodier, parish economic development director, before Wednesday’s St. Landry Parish Council meeting in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Parish Council moves forward with plant tax exemption

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 8, 2021
A plant that is to employ 55 to 65 people at salaries from $40,000 to $60,000 a year is under consideration for a 5-year tax exemption. The St. Landry Parish Council Administrative-Finance Committee approved sending the exemption to the full Council meeting on Oct. 20.
From left are Dr. Brandon Borill, LSU Eunice interim dean of Sciences and Mathematics; Dr. Malcolm Vidrine, LSU Eunice professor emeritus; and Dr. Nancee Sorenson, LSU Eunice chancellor. (Submitted photo)

From left are Dr. Brandon Borill, LSU Eunice interim dean of Sciences and Mathematics; Dr. Malcolm Vidrine, LSU Eunice professor emeritus; and Dr. Nancee Sorenson, LSU Eunice chancellor. (Submitted photo)

Vidrine named professor emeritus at LSUE

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 8, 2021
Dr. Malcolm Vidrine has been awarded the honorary title of professor emeritus, it was announced on Wednesday. Vidrine has served in an academic role at LSU Eunice for 37 years.
Dr. Tina Stefanski, regional medical director for Region 4, speaks about quarantine issues at Thursday’s St. Landry Parish School Board meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Dr. Tina Stefanski, regional medical director for Region 4, speaks about quarantine issues at Thursday’s St. Landry Parish School Board meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

‘Parent choice’ quarantine rejected

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 8, 2021
St. Landry Parish School Board members rejected a parent choice quarantine option urged by Dr. Cade Brumley, state superintendent of Education. “The first thing I would like to know is the superintendent of education in Baton Rouge is he a scientist?” asked Board member Milton Ambres.

Board settles on $150M school plan

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 8, 2021
The St. Landry Parish School Board settled on a $150 million plan to build four kindergarten to fourth-grade schools if voters approve a 12.9-mill tax proposition.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, October 8, 2021
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 8 Vandesica F. Antoine, 37, 800 block of W. Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Opelousas. Theft (2 counts), bench warrant (3 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Friday, October 8, 2021
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 7 Terry Wayne Babineaux, Jr., 800 block of Saddle Drive, Eunice. Theft, value less than $1,000. Chassidy Gail Miller, 43, 1700 block of Scott, Eunice. Probation violation, hold. Kylli LeBouef, 31, 1100 block of East Ardoin, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Friday, October 8, 2021
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 7 00:35 Subject burning trash in a barrel, excessive smoke, in the 300 block of Pierrotti. 02:56 Caller in the 100 block of Camellia advised that her daughter just left in her vehicle and has not returned home.
Jamie Soileau

Jamie Soileau

Jamie Lynn Soileau

Myra Miller
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Jamie Lynn Soileau passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the age of 34. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 11, 2021 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Father Sal Istre celebrant. Burial will follow in Reed Cemetery in Basile.