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Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Chair Nicholas Gerace, Outstanding Young Farm Woman Courtney Gerace and Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot. (Submitted photo)

Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Chair Nicholas Gerace, Outstanding Young Farm Woman Courtney Gerace and Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot. (Submitted photo)

St. Landry Parish woman awarded Farm Bureau honor

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, July 3, 2025
By Kristen Oaks-White Louisiana Farm Bureau NEW ORLEANS — A St. Landry Parish sugarcane and cattle producer is this year’s Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Outstanding Young Farm Woman.

Green energy accords signed

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Agreements with green energy providers were approved in a special St. Landry Parish Energy Board meeting on June 25 in Opelousas. The Energy Board is comprised of Parish Council members. Similar agreements were approved in Acadia Parish last week and on Monday.
The show will go on rain or shine... Peart says it has to be raining at 9 p.m. Friday for the fireworks show to be cancelled. Kenneth Peart, left, and Shorty Rougeau, a volunteer helper were preparing for the annual 4th of July event last week. (Photos by Myra Miller)

The show will go on rain or shine... Peart says it has to be raining at 9 p.m. Friday for the fireworks show to be cancelled. Kenneth Peart, left, and Shorty Rougeau, a volunteer helper were preparing for the annual 4th of July event last week. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Fourth of July fireworks show returns to Rec Complex

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, July 3, 2025
As Kenneth Peart, former mayor and expert pyrotechnist, says every year, “It will be bigger and better!” Peart is talking about the Fourth of July fireworks to begin at 9 p.m. Friday at the Recreational Complex on Sittig Road.
Terry Mae Guillory

Terry Mae Guillory

Terry Mae Guillory

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 3, 2025
EUNICE- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Terry Mae Guillory announces her passing on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the Acadian Medical Center in Eunice at the age of 67. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.
Wilma Andrepont

Wilma Andrepont

Wilma Andrepont

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 3, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Wilma Andrepont, 85, who left this world on July 1, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family in the comfort of her home. A Service to celebrate her remarkable life will take place on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 1 p.m.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 3, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, July 2 Rusty Williams, 35, 100 block of Shelton Manuel Road, Eunice. Contempt of court.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 3, 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 2 There was one traffic stop at 12:31 a.m., Thursday, July 3. Officer A. Pousson 12:33 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 3, 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 3 Lainy Nicole Aymond, 35, 200 block of Sandra Lee Road, Opelousas.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Conceal carry permit class set for July 12 The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one-day concealed carry permit training class beginning at 7:30 a.m. July 12 at 211 W. Park Ave. in Eunice. The course is $100 and $80 for a spouse or renewal.