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Bellard asks Council to OK $4.6M line of credit

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 18, 2025
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard gained approval from the Parish Council to seek a $4.6 million line of credit. The line of credit is to pay off last year’s loan and supplement the operating expenses this year, explained bond attorney Andrew Jarreau, of Foley & Judell, of Baton Rouge.
Jane Ellen McGee Roberts

Jane Ellen McGee Roberts

Jane Ellen McGee Roberts

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Jane Ellen McGee Roberts passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the age of 94. No Services have been planned at this time.
Gail “Tammy” Tamara Blake Taylor

Gail “Tammy” Tamara Blake Taylor

Gail “Tammy” Tamara Blake Taylor

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Gail “Tammy” Tamara Blake Taylor passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the age of 88. A Graveside Service will be held at a later date for interment of her ashes in Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 17, 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. Wednesday, July 16 There were seven traffic stops between 6:47 a.m. until 11:12 p.m. Officer A.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 17, 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. Thursday, July 17 Anna Marie Vidrine, 24, 1100 block of W. Ash Ave., Eunice.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Lafayette Genealogical Society meeting set Lafayette Genealogical Society monthly meeting will be held at 6 p.m. July 17 at the Lafayette Public Library, Southside Branch, 6101 Johnston St., in Lafayette.

Trooper injured in St. Landry Parish crash 

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, July 17, 2025
On Wednesday, shortly before 6:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a serious injury crash involving a Trooper on La. 190 at the intersection with La. 104.    Preliminary information reveals the trooper was investigating a prior crash when they were struck by a vehicle.
The Eunice Fire Department, along with St. Landry District 6, responded to a structure fire on Saturday at 1871 W. Magnolia Ave., Eunice. Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown said, “The initial call was received at 9:24 p.m. Responding crews reported smoke in the area but no flame visible.” Firefighters arrived at 9:29 p.m. and found the fire in a small structure near the back of the property. Crews began fire suppression and were advised that the structure was being utilized as a residence and the occupant was

The Eunice Fire Department, along with St. Landry District 6, responded to a structure fire on Saturday at 1871 W. Magnolia Ave., Eunice. Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown said, “The initial call was received at 9:24 p.m. Responding crews reported smoke in the area but no flame visible.” Firefighters arrived at 9:29 p.m. and found the fire in a small structure near the back of the property. Crews began fire suppression and were advised that the structure was being utilized as a residence and the occupant was

Fire in Eunice

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The Eunice Fire Department, along with St. Landry District 6, responded to a structure fire on Saturday at 1871 W. Magnolia Ave., Eunice. Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown said, “The initial call was received at 9:24 p.m. Responding crews reported smoke in the area but no flame visible.

Let’s stop using tragedy to make political hay

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
When 20 children were murdered two weeks before Christmas in Newtown, Conn., my worldview shifted. To me, the violent shooting deaths of babies who were contemplating sugar plums and Santa challenged my belief in a good and loving God.

Iran’s war on the supernatural

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
When an Iranian regime insider recently claimed Israel had deployed “supernatural spirits” in its latest war with Iran — complete with Jewish talismans allegedly found on the streets of Tehran — I didn’t laugh. I didn’t scoff. I felt something worse: déjà vu.