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What’s happening in Afghanistan is a tragedy

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
I’ve been practicing immigration law for over 25 years, and I speak four languages fluently. I’ve traveled widely outside of the United States, and lived abroad for large stretches in the 1980s and ‘90s. All of this is to say that I am devastated with what’s happening in Afghanistan.

Dumbing down our kids of color

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
The left is truly dumbing down America’s kids. It’s nothing new. But based on the insane education policy recently implemented by the state of Oregon, it looks like the future of America’s already awful public school system is getting worse. Last month, as the media just learned, Oregon’s Gov.
UL Lafayette is planting the seeds for an outdoor classroom. The first step will be blanketing four acres along Coulee Mine with native plants, a campus urban prairie initiative supported by the CenterPoint Energy Foundation. Pictured, from left, are: Francisca Comeaux and Jeff Pike, CenterPoint Energy; Gretchen LaCombe Vanicor, UL Lafayette Office of Sustainability; Matt Smith, CenterPoint Energy; Andre Daugereaux, UL Lafayette Ecology Center; and Lisa Capone, UL Lafayette Office of Development.

UL Lafayette is planting the seeds for an outdoor classroom. The first step will be blanketing four acres along Coulee Mine with native plants, a campus urban prairie initiative supported by the CenterPoint Energy Foundation. Pictured, from left, are: Francisca Comeaux and Jeff Pike, CenterPoint Energy; Gretchen LaCombe Vanicor, UL Lafayette Office of Sustainability; Matt Smith, CenterPoint Energy; Andre Daugereaux, UL Lafayette Ecology Center; and Lisa Capone, UL Lafayette Office of Development.

UL Lafayette laying the groundwork for outdoor ‘urban prairie’ classroom

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is sowing the seeds for an outdoor classroom for learning and research about storm water runoff erosion management, native grasses and plants, bees and other pollinators, and soil quality.

‘You don’t go in Mr. Fuller’s yard’

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
During the 1950s in northeast Louisiana, future Klansman Robert Fuller was a familiar face to law enforcement. He lived on the outskirts of Monroe. Local police considered Fuller a thug, and the FBI opened a file on him because of his involvement in prostitution.
Rev. Hampton Davis

Rev. Hampton Davis

St. Edmund schools open Monday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
The Rev. Hampton Davis, pastor and principal of St. Edmund Catholic School, has announced that St. Edmund Elementary, junior high and high school campuses will have their first day of school Monday. The original date of St. Edmund’s first day of school for students was Aug. 11 with a noon dismissal.

More early voting sites proposed

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
More early voting sites is one proposal by St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard as a fix to the reduction of polling places. In a news release Bellard stated: “In 2019, the state asked local governments to look at consolidating precincts to save money on costly elections.
Three workshops, focusing on arts, culture, tourism and aiding development were held this week at LSUE. The photo shows in-person participants on Monday. The workshops ended on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Three workshops, focusing on arts, culture, tourism and aiding development were held this week at LSUE. The photo shows in-person participants on Monday. The workshops ended on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Workshop explores Eunice assets

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
How does Eunice develop its community anchors? And what are those anchors? A three-day workshop was held this week ending Wednesday to explore those questions and others. There are “tons of opportunity” in Eunice said host Caroline Dwyer of Renaissance Planning.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office arrests

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office arrests

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 18 Andrew Jason Tadlock, 25, 9100 block of Highway 182, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Oscar Peter Leblanc, III, 28, 1600 block of N. Main Street, Jennings.
Eunice Police radio log

Eunice Police radio log

Eunice Police Log reports

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 17 00:21 Caller in the 200 block of North Mallet advised of people that are entering an abandoned home next door. 05:25 Medical call came from the 400 block of South 9th.
Dot Vidrine

Dot Vidrine

Dot Vidrine

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dot Vidrine announces her passing on Monday, August 16, 2021, at her home with loving family by her side at the age of 85. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice.