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Tom Purcell

Tom Purcell

Little Sisters of the Poor win the big fight

Myra Miller
Friday, August 22, 2025
When the Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate went into effect in 2012, the Obama people wanted the vast majority of companies and private institutions to comply.
Danny Tyree

Danny Tyree

Class reunions: yea or nay?

Myra Miller
Friday, August 22, 2025
“Wouldn’t miss it for the world.” “Let me check my calendar.” “Meh.” “You mean I still haven’t outlived all those #@%& low-lifes?” As you doubtless know, those are the four main responses when a class reunion invitation arrives.
Jim Bradshaw

Jim Bradshaw

Saloon keeper solved big drilling problem

Myra Miller
Friday, August 22, 2025
One of the most novel solutions for a huge problem in tapping the oil under south Louisiana wetlands was the brainchild of a Panamanian saloon keeper who’d never set foot here.
A still image captured from Thursday’s State Bond Commission session in Baton Rouge. Seated, from left, are Lela Folse, commission director; Harold Taylor, Parish Council Administrative-Finance Committee chairman; and Jessie Bellard, St. Landry Parish president. View the State Bond Commission hearing at: https://senate.la.gov/VOD/senate/2025/08/082125sbc.mp4. The portion about St. Landry Parish occurs toward the end of the video.

A still image captured from Thursday’s State Bond Commission session in Baton Rouge. Seated, from left, are Lela Folse, commission director; Harold Taylor, Parish Council Administrative-Finance Committee chairman; and Jessie Bellard, St. Landry Parish president. View the State Bond Commission hearing at: https://senate.la.gov/VOD/senate/2025/08/082125sbc.mp4. The portion about St. Landry Parish occurs toward the end of the video.

St. Landry Parish Government is broke

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 22, 2025
The State Bond Commission told St. Landry Parish President to clarify the parish’s finances in response to a request for a $4.6 million bond issue. The commission discussion in Baton Rouge was framed by an assessment by its director, Lela Folse, that the St.
Ville Platte City Court Judge Gregory Vidrine, left, as he administers the oath of office to Marcus Calvin, right, as newly appointed alderman in Chataignier. Also pictured is Chataignier Mayor Justin Darbonne. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Ville Platte City Court Judge Gregory Vidrine, left, as he administers the oath of office to Marcus Calvin, right, as newly appointed alderman in Chataignier. Also pictured is Chataignier Mayor Justin Darbonne. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Chataignier swears in new councilman, OKs sewer rates

Myra Miller
Friday, August 22, 2025
By Tony Marks Ville Platte Gazette CHATAIGNIER — After months of deliberations that turned into arguments and going back-and-forth with crunching numbers, the Chataignier Village Council approved new sewer rates during its meeting held Monday, Aug. 18.
David Guillory was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Guillory is an avid collector of arrowheads and artifacts. (Photo by Myra Miller)

David Guillory was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Guillory is an avid collector of arrowheads and artifacts. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Guillory: Arrowheads, artifacts reveal ancient world

Myra Miller
Friday, August 22, 2025
David Guillory presents a glimpse into history through his arrowhead and artifact collection. Guillory, an avid arrowhead and artifact collector for the past 30 years, spoke at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting Wednesday. Arrowheads are a big business, he said. “They have big shows in Temple, Texas.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Friday, August 22, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Aug. 21 Montana Brickley, 19, 1300 block of Dudley, Eunice. Probation warrant. Remington McGee, 18, 2000 block of Dudley, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Friday, August 22, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Thursday, Aug. 21 There were 12 traffic stops from 6:54 a.m. until 11:58 p.m. Officer S. Myers 12:36 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, August 22, 2025
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Aug. 22 Coby Don Brazier, 33, 800 block of South Beulah Street, Eunice. Resisting an officer. Arrested by Eunice Police.
John Verzwyvelt Sr.

John Verzwyvelt Sr.

John Verzwyvelt Sr.

Myra Miller
Friday, August 22, 2025
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at an 11. a.m. Mass in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Scott for John Verzwyvelt, Sr., age 95, who passed away on August 20, 2025 in Lafayette, Louisiana.