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Long pier was first step into Gulf

The beginning of the offshore oil industry is commonly dated to the completion of a Kerr-McGee well south of Morgan City in November 1947, but drillers brought in the first well in the Gulf almost a decade before that, in the middle of March 1938.

Aldermen agree to state road deal

With one objection, the Board of Aldermen agreed to a resolution that transfers ownership of two state highways to the city. Alderwoman Germaine Simpson made the lone dissenting voice vote against the deal with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

Liberty annex transfer legislation in committee

Legislation that would transfer ownership of the Liberty Theater annex from the National Park Service to the city is a work in progress. Jerrie Ledoux, community liaison for U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, said legislation has been sent to the National Park Service for approval.

GAO report cites Angelle for progress during his leadership at Bureau

A U.S. General Accounting Office report cites leadership improvements at the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement during Scott Angelle’s tenure. Angelle, of Breaux Bridge, served from May 2017 to this January as the agency’s fourth director.

Police chief requests support from U.S. Marshals Service

Church Point Police Chief Dale Thibodeaux has requested the U.S. Marshals Service’s assistance in locating an Opelousas man who is wanted on six counts of attempted second degree murder as well as a juvenile who is wanted on accessory charges.

Jimmie Deshotel

It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Jimmie Deshotel announces his passing on Thursday, March 11, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was 92. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at St.

Enough of the Royal Family

If only we had a vaccine that would cure our sick obsession with the Royal Family, I’d be the first to sign up. I’d cut in line for that. If 100% efficacy required three doses, I’d raise my arm for that.

Do you find Saint Patrick’s Day troubling?

“My father and mother were Irish, and I am Irish, too.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 11 Cameron Jovon White, 20, 100 block of Aaron Drive, Lafayette. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 11 02:50 Caller made a 911 call, and advised that her juvenile son is acting up and attempted to leave the vehicle.