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Beth B. Melebeck named as President of Bank of Erath

Beth B. Melebeck has been named as President of the Bank of Erath and Bank of Erath Holding Company effective July 1, 2018. The announcement was made by Paul G. Moresi, Jr., the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer.

Woman dies from injuries in I-10 crash

Lana Hickman, 46, of Breaux Bridge has died from injuries suffered in a crash on on Interstate 10 eastbound west of the Egan exit on June 30, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I.

Independence Day show

The evening was near perfect for a Fourth of July fireworks display at the Eunice Recreation Complex on Sittig Road on Wednesday. Once again former mayor Ken Peart organized an eye-pleasing show that lasted about 30 minutes. The show escaped days of thunderstorms. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Blaise Philip Leonards

Blaise Philip Leonards March 21, 1927 — July 6, 2018 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Blaise Philip Leonards announces his passing on the morning of Friday, July 6, 2018, at the Southwest LA War Veteran’s Home in Jennings at the age of 91.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 6 Daundric Johnson, 25, 500 block of Fred Street, Opelousas. Simple arson; criminal trespass. Arrested by Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office. David Wayne Doucet, 66, 200 block Lakeland Road, Port Barre.

EPPJ votes to seek $270,000 to make rail spur at Industrial Park

In an effort to make the rail spur at the parish’s Industrial Park more suitable for potential lessees such as Cabot Corporation, the Evangeline Parish Police Jury voted Wednesday during a special meeting to seek $270 thousand dollars from the State Bonding Commission.

Program ‘checks up’ on seniors

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Rice City Seniors have teamed up to bring a service to the parish that will help take care of the people who took care of us.

Pay raise for firefighters sent to council

The Crowley City Council held special committee meeting on Monday of this week. The meeting was scheduled for earlier in the week due to the Fourth of July holiday.

Armed burglars sought

Deputies with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating an aggravated burglary which occurred just after midnight on June 21 in the 6100 block of Standard Mill Road. The homeowner was awakened by two armed black males, wearing ski masks and gloves.

Rayne Housing Authority director honored during state council meet

Chris Simpson, a 40-year employee of the Rayne Housing Authority who has served as its director for the past 34 years, has been awarded the Louisiana Housing Council’s “Extra Mile Award.