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Ready to support socialism come 2035

My golden years are shaping up to be way better than I expected. CNBC reports the U.S. Census Bureau projects that in 2035, adults over age 65 will outnumber children under age 18 for the first time in U.S. history.

Senate panel OKs bills to move gambling ashore

A Senate committee approved bills that would loosen regulation of the state’s 15 riverboat casinos, allowing them to expand 1,200 feet onto the shore and add more gaming tables and slot machines. The main bill, sponsored by Sen.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 22 Bianca Lazard, 27, 400 block of Sonny Street, Opelousas. Home invasion; simple criminal damage. Beverly Denise Wilson Powell, 61, 200 block of Gulino Street, Opelousas. Simple arson.

Anthony Wilfert

Anthony Wilfert passed away on Monday, March 21, 2018, at the age of 66. No arrangements have been scheduled at this time. Anthony Wilfert is survived by his son; Robert Schexnider, one daughter; Kara Mathis, one step-daughter, Elizabeth "Betsy" Medford.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 21 07:49 Person ringing door bell at St. Anthony rectory. Was in the parking lot screaming at children. 08:34 Medicine stolen in the 1900 block of West Ash. 12:47 Male panhandling at Mr. Gatti’s.

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Easter Musical at FBC Chataignier The church choir of First Baptist Church in Chataignier will present an Easter Musical “My Redeemer Lives,” at 10 a.m. Sunday. The public is invited to attend.

Voters asked to decide on school plan, raises Saturday

St. Landry Parish voters are asked on Saturday to make a decision on two School Board tax proposals that, if passed, would raise school employee pay and begin a $99 million capital improvement project. Voters must approve a 12.1 mill tax for a 20-year building plan and an 11.

Up to 15% turnout predicted for school tax election

Cheryl Milburn, St. Landry Parish registrar of voters, said the early turnout points to a 13 to 15 percent turnout Saturday. There are 59,764 voters in St. Landry Parish registered for Saturday’s election. Milburn’s estimate means almost 9,000 votes may be cast Saturday when polls are open from7 a.

LaFleur proposes drink certificate

For decades, sneaking into bars with fake IDs has been a right of passage for college students in Louisiana. But if Sen. Eric LaFleur, D-Ville Platte, has his way, they may no longer need to rely on deceptive methods to get alcohol.

Acadian Medical Center sold

Allegiance Health Management has signed a definitive agreement to acquire three hospitals in Louisiana from subsidiaries of Tennessee-based LifePoint Health: — Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte, — Acadian Medical Center (a campus of Mercy Regional) in Eunice, and — Minden Medical Center...