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Sherburne Wildlife Area camping water shut off

The water supply system at the Sherburne Wildlife Management Area main camping area is no longer available to the public, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.

Sheriff says be aware of sex offenders

There are about 188 registered sex offenders, and St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said he wants you to know where they reside so that you avoid those houses when trick-or-treating.

Space Force: Boon or boondoggle?

When I was a preschooler, one of my favorite Saturday morning TV programs was “Fireball XL5,” which followed the missions of spaceship Fireball XL5, commanded by Colonel Steve Zodiac of the World Space Patrol.

After Saudi visit freedom is appreciated

Like millions of Americans, I often took my incredible freedoms for granted — until I visited Saudi Arabia. For years, I’ve done marketing communications work for technology companies. Four years ago, a client asked me if I was interested in joining her on a project in the kingdom.

Did you know? Court may order temporary restraining order if danger is present

Upon good cause shown in an ex parte proceeding, the court may enter a temporary restraining order, without bond, as it deems necessary to protect from abuse the petitioner, any minor children, or any person alleged to be incompetent,.

Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys to be honored at Fred’s

One of Mamou’s native sons is returning home, where his career playing music began three decades ago, to be inducted into the Fred’s Lounge Wall of Fame.

Carville analyzes national election poll

A new national survey finds that Democrats hold a 12-point lead over Republicans in 72 battleground districts that will decide control of the U.S. House in the midterm elections.

Tourism chief Nungesser touts initiatives

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser is no stranger to tourism in St. Landry Parish and on Thursday he touted his department’s initiatives in a presentation to the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce’s Lunch and Learn series. Celeste Gomez, St.

Early voting points to November turnout reaching 60%

Early voting numbers are leading Cheryl Milburn, St. Landry Parish registrar of voters, to predict the turnout for the Nov. 6 election may be as high as 60 percent. As of Friday afternoon, there had been 316 votes cast in Eunice and 2,047 placed in Opelousas.

Trick or Treat downtown is Wednesday

The sixth annual Trick or Treat will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday beginning at corner of Laurel Avenue and South 2nd Street. There will be booths along the way with goodies and activities for children. Children, age 12 and under, must wear costumes, and must be accompanied by an adult.