News

Triad workshop set in Port Barre

A Triad workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Hall located at 417 Saizan Ave Port Barre. Triad is an agreement between the National Sheriff’s Association, International Association of Chief’s of Police and the American Association of Retired Persons.

The year without a Father’s Day

“This is the time to remember, ‘cause it will not last forever.” — Billy Joel According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend a record $16 billion on Father’s Day this year. But how many more decades can the necktie-and-hammer gravy train possibly last?

Efforts to reduce cost of insurance fall flat

Louisiana’s business voice, LABI, as well as the Louisiana Insurance Department each took a huge hit in the waning days of the recent legislative session.

Where did the hills come from?

When the surveyor William Darby first explored south Louisiana in the early 1800s, he said seven “grand” prairies were “the most remarkable feature” of the region.

Illegal alien arrested near Church Point is sentenced for immigration violations

A 49-year old Mexican National, who was formerly on ICE’s Most Wanted list, has been sentenced to serve time in federal prison for immigration violations, accordint to a news release from U.S. Attorney David Joseph. Jose Melchor Martinez, of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, pleaded guilty on Jan.

Kops & Kids camp planned

The next girls only Kops & Kids hunting/fishing and camping adventure is scheduled for June 22 to 23, according to St Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. The camp is located in St. Landry Parish with sleeping accommodations and are chaperoned by full time law enforcement officers.

Bill passes requiring employees to foot sex harassment legal bills

House and Senate lawmakers on Thursday passed legislation that would require elected officials and public employees involved in sexual harassment suits to pay all or a portion of the legal fees, instead of using taxpayer dollars. Gov.

Eunice Airport to receive $450,000 federal grant

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration will award funding to the Eunice Airport and the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport in Patterson, according to a news release from U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Port Barre.

Eunice officials again looking at library split

The possibility of the Eunice library gaining its independence from the Opelousas library will be raised at Tuesday’s city Board meeting. Mayor Scott Fontenot said, “I feel it time to split this library and we can maintain our own.

$30B state budget approved

The Louisiana House on Thursday unanimously approved the $30 billion state operating budget for next year, which aligned with Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ agenda for $1,000 teacher and $500 support staff pay raises and a contested $39 million block grant for public school districts.