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2 properties condemned in Eunice

Two derelict properties in Eunice are to be torn down by the city after Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen’s meeting. They were among 10 properties to be scrutinized at the meeting. Bill Thompson, code enforcement officer, said the property at 230 Rodney St. had been involved in a fire and “...

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sept. 12 Brandy Elaine Gentle, 33, 2100 block of Jules LaGrange Road., Arnaudville. Domestic abuse battery, child endangerment. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department.

Tri-Parish workforce drops by 344

The Tri-Parish workforce dropped 344 jobs in July from July 2017, according to federal Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. There were 69,864 people working or looking for jobs in July in St.

Dead Eunice man ID’d as witness to killing

The only eyewitness in the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office’s investigation into a June murder was recently found dead in Eunice. The witness was identified as Jonas Vigers during a recent bond hearing for Brandon Perkins.

Tourism center keying up new art

The St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission (SLPTC) has installed a new art piece, the “Key of ‘C’ Accordion” kiosk. The kiosk is a unique concept that combines art, construction, design, and modern technology.

I like what I’m hearing from Kavanaugh

I tried to pay attention to what Judge Brett Kavanaugh was saying during the hearings last week. For anyone as addicted to the Supreme Court as I am, a nomination hearing is more exciting than the return of Halley’s Comet, and only slightly more common.

​The Democrats’ sad circus

I love Lindsay Graham. The witty South Carolina senator, who’s usually more entertaining than most comedians, has been one of the highlights of the otherwise depressing televised Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Graham put it perfectly Thursday morning.

Meetings scheduled on planning art, cultural programs in communities

In September and October, Thursday evening workshops will be held at various locations along the Corridors des Arts, introducing communities to cross-sector partnerships as means for the development of strategic plans addressing art and culture programs.

Veterans cemetery announced for Jennings

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration announced a $7,282,460 federal grant for the establishment of a new Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Jennings. According to U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D.

Advanced Placement honors

Among St. Landry Parish students recognized at the Sept. 6 School Board meeting in Opelousas for earning college credits on Advanced Placement exams, from left, were Gabrielle Broussard, Jesus Hernandez and Emily Cormier, all students at Eunice High School.