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Patrick "Paw Pat" Simon

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Patrick “Paw Pat” Simon announces his passing on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at his home with loved ones by his side. He was 64. A Celebration of Life will be Celebrated at 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Chataignier.

ALICE report spotlights depth of poverty

The annual United Way ALICE report continues to show St. Landry and Evangeline parishes, along with the state, mired in poverty and many households only a disaster away from economic turmoil. Sixty percent of St.Landry Parish’s households are struggling and do not have an income to meet basic needs.

Grass fire off La. 13

Shortly before 11 a.m. Friday, Eunice firefighters responded to a grass fire along La. 13 south of Eunice. Fire District 4 Capt. Blake Smith, along with firefighters Chase Brown and Thomas Vail put out the fire within minutes.

From showman to driller

Most people in south Louisiana know of Alba Heywood because he became president of the pioneering oil company that drilled Louisiana’s first commercially successful well. But before he was a big success in the oil business he was a big success as a comedian and impersonator.

Did You Know? Fallen officers recognized

Last week was National Peace Officers Week. It is a time that the nation honors our fallen officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day in 1962.

Former St. Landry Parish educator selected as Acadia superintendent

The Acadia Parish School Board elected a new superintendent, Scott Richard, during a special session Monday. Richard was one of three finalists to replace long-time Superintendent John Bourque, who announced earlier this year his plan to retire at the end of the school year.

Budget to slash spending, TOPS heads to special session

The House on Thursday voted 61-37 to pass the major changes that the Senate made to the state budget to fund health care services while slashing spending on state agencies and TOPS scholarships. The budget bill now goes to Gov.

No plan to close Eunice City Jail

There is a decided lack of enthusiasm from the Eunice police chief and mayor about the city’s jail, but they aren’t ready to close it.

Parish Council approves $1.5M credit line

For a second year the St. Landry Parish Council approved an ordinance allowing the government to borrow up to $1.5 million. Parish President Bill Fontenot said he has learned much since taking the job six years ago.

Eunice couple face drug, other charges after fire

A 43-year-old Eunice woman and her 27-year-old boyfriend face numerous charges after a fire heavily damaged the house they were in at 230 Rodney St., Eunice, on Thursday, according to a news release from the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal.