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Hundreds of new laws slated for enactment

As the state stretches its governmental legs in this new fiscal year that commenced July 1, departments and agencies are preparing to enact, in some cases shape and most importantly enforce hundreds of news laws that were approved during the recent regular session. On Thursday, Aug.

Assessor announces retirement

Dear Citizens of St. Landry Parish, It has been an honor and a privilege to serve you, the citizens of St. Landry Parish as your Assessor. I have decided that this current term in office will be my last.

Apollo 11 anniversary: Something for everyone?

I feared that the upcoming 50th anniversary of the first manned moon landing might get eclipsed by other celebrations (the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, the 10th anniversary of financier Jeffrey Epstein’s latest girlfriend learning to tie her shoes, etc.

Cloud announces for District 28 state senator

Heather Cloud has announced her candidacy for District 28 state senator. The district encompasses Avoyelles, Evangeline, Allen, and portions of St. Landry and Acadia parishes. The election is scheduled Oct. 12. Cloud’s announcement includes the following. Cloud is a degreed school teacher.

LEAP results show improvement

Louisiana students have steadily improved performance on Louisiana Educational Assessment Program, or LEAP 2025, assessments in English language arts (ELA), math, and social studies since last year and since 2015, according to data released Thursday by the state Department of Education. St.

St. Landry Parish sales tax collections up 1.4%

The growth in St. Landry Parish sales tax collections slowed in June when they were up 1.4 percent over the same period in 2018. In May, sales tax collections were up 3.4 percent over the same period in 2018. According to statistics released by the St.

Eunice strategic plan approved

Months of work was capped with the adoption of a strategic plan by the Eunice Board of Aldermen at their meeting Tuesday. The plan identifies priorities and strategies to achieve the vision stated for Eunice.

Mayor says city prepared for Barry

As Tropical Storm Barry approved Friday, Mayor Scott Fontenot said the city is prepared. Anyone in an emergency situation should call 911, Eunice Police at 337-457-2626 or Eunice firefighters at 337-457-6557. Fontenot said Cleco is standing by with additional crews.

Wayne Maurice Shea

Wayne Maurice Shea passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at the age of 73. No Services have been planned at this time.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 11 09:44 Female attempted to steal bicycle at Hacienda. 10:20 Officer en route to Northwest Pavilion to fill sandbags. 11:09 Harassment in the 400 block of Pearl.