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Bellard challenges economic district

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, April 4, 2025
Editor The St. Landry Parish Economic Development District’s power to reduce revenues to the parish in deals with developers will be blunted if the Legislature approves a resolution before the Parish Council.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 3, 2025
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, April 3 Anna Marie Major, 60, 4600 block of Highway 31, Opelousas. Aggravated battery. Arrested by Leonville Police.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 3, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Wednesday, April 2 There were 14 traffic stops between the hours of 2:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. Officer D.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 3, 2025
K-Intent to register form at East available All kindergarten students in the Eunice zone will attend Highland Early Learning Center for the 2025-26 school year. Parents are asked to complete an intent to register form by April 11.
Deryl Ray Brown

Deryl Ray Brown

Deryl Ray Brown

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Deryl Ray Brown passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the age of 73. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Father Sam Fontana officiating. Cremation will follow with interment of his ashes in Mt.

Noem should look right for her job

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
This might appear to be a frivolous observation, given other issues that have hit the headlines over the past few days, but I have a big problem with the secretary of Homeland Security’s wardrobe.

Bennett Johnston was a special politician

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
As is the case in just about any profession, you will find members who are either work horses, or show horses. That is certainly true with those who go into the field of politics. Particularly those coming from the state of Louisiana.
The First United Methodist Church, 501, S. 5th St., Eunice, invites the public to visit a prayer garden behind the church through Easter. The garden features stations of the cross for a walk with Jesus.(Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The First United Methodist Church, 501, S. 5th St., Eunice, invites the public to visit a prayer garden behind the church through Easter. The garden features stations of the cross for a walk with Jesus.(Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Stations of the Cross

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The First United Methodist Church, 501, S. 5th St., Eunice, invites the public to visit a prayer garden behind the church through Easter. The garden features stations of the cross for a walk with Jesus.(Photo by Harlan Kirgan)