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Jalen Levine arrested in connection to shooting death of teenager in Abbeville

On the night of Dec. 19 at approximately 7:31 p.m., the Abbeville Police Department responded to a shooting in the area of Kibbe and Vernon Streets. Upon the officers’ arrival, they observed a young male (14) suffering from gunshot wounds.

Abbeville to have bridge on South John Hardy Dr. repaired

Abbeville officials learned on Nov. 30 that one of the most heavily trafficked bridges in the city had to be closed. An inspection by the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) of the bridge on South John Hardy led to the state closing it that afternoon.

LSU announces Dean’s List, President’s Honor Roll

BATON ROUGE — LSU has announced the names of the students who have made the Dean’s List and the President’s Honor Roll for the fall 2017 semester. The Dean’s List is available directly atlsu.edu/commencement/lists/deans-list/2017-12.php, and the President’s Honor Roll is available directly atlsu.

A Christmas dream inspired by Irving & Bing

I dream of “White Christmas” this year. I speak of the Irving Berlin classic made famous by Bing Crosby — a sweet, wistful song that holds more power over me with each passing year.

An Alaskan Christmas story

Americans need a good dose of Christmas. As a nation, we are desperately lost, emotionally broken, spiritually deprived and headed for the same fate our “unadoptable” Alaskan husky dog was before my husband and I welcomed her into our home.

Crime Stoppers offers anti-crime tips

St. Landry Crime Stoppers’ mission is to help solve and prevent crimes and is achieved by providing citizens with the tools they need to protect their neighborhoods, schools and families.

Staffs change at Acadia Parish newspapers

Some familiar faces have assumed new positions at three LSN newspapers in Acadia Parish. Also, Church Point News is bidding farewell to a long-time employee and editor. Carolyn Hart is retiring retiring as managing editor of the newspaper effective at the end of December.

School panels OKs telemedicine pilot program

By Harlan Kirgan Editor OPELOUSAS — A telemedicine pilot program operated by Opelousas General Health System at Arnaudville Elementary School has been approved by the School Board’s Executive Committee.

School pay raise plan takes shape

St. Landry Parish public school certified employees would get a $3,000 a year raise and non-certified employees would get a $2,000 annual raise if two tax proposals pass.

Resignations mount among legislators

By Jeremy Alford & Mitch Rabalais LaPolitics.com State Rep. Chris Broadwater, R-Hammond, is now the 10th member of the Louisiana Legislature to resign from his seat over the past two years, a historically high number as lawmakers reach the middle of this current term.