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The scene of a fatal fire on Jan. 2 in Church Point. (State Fire Marshal Office photo)

The scene of a fatal fire on Jan. 2 in Church Point. (State Fire Marshal Office photo)

Home fire safety urged after 3 fires result in 6 fatalities

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan J Adams urges Louisianans to be aware of and proactive about addressing home fire hazards after six lives were lost overnight Monday in three different house fires across the state. Just after 4 a.m.

Tri-Parish workforce declines from a year ago

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The Tri-Parish workforce dropped 2% in November compared to the November 2024 count according to statistics released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The workforce in November totaled 66,544, down 1,327 from 67,871 in November 2024.

DOTD begins $3.3M Creswell Lane project in Opelousas

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development began a $3.3 million project that will include a 2.59-mile section of La. 31 from La. 182 to La. 742, as well as the adjacent section of La. 182 from La. 31 to E. Jefferson St. on Wednesday.
May Rose Domingue Benoit

May Rose Domingue Benoit

May Rose Domingue Benoit

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
May Rose Domingue Benoit passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the age of 87. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at (time pending) on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at St. Thomas More. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Local students named to ULM’s fall honor lists

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The University of Louisiana Monroe announces the students on the President’s and Dean’s lists for the Fall 2024 semester. Eligibility for the President’s List requires full-time enrollment (minimum of 12 semester hours completed) and the list is calculated based on the following G.P.A.
Acadia Parish Assessor James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean’s staff. Front, from left, are Nancy Hayes, Deborah Jackson, Lisa Faulk, Selina Myers, Cheryl Boudreaux and Joel O’Quain. Rear, from left, are Jeff Bourgeois, Jim Petitjean and Randy Guidry.(Submitted photo)

Acadia Parish Assessor James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean’s staff. Front, from left, are Nancy Hayes, Deborah Jackson, Lisa Faulk, Selina Myers, Cheryl Boudreaux and Joel O’Quain. Rear, from left, are Jeff Bourgeois, Jim Petitjean and Randy Guidry.(Submitted photo)

Acadia Parish assessor begins 4th term

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
CROWLEY — Acadia Parish Assessor James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean was sworn in for his fourth term of office during ceremonies on Dec. 30, 2024. The Oath of Office was administered by Judge James M. Cunningham, Retired.   “What an honor for our office and staff,” Petitjean said.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 8, 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. Wednesday, Jan. 8 Troy Michael Shelvin, 54, 200 block of Alex Stoute Road, Port Barre. Monetary instrument abuse. Arrested by Sunset Police.
Coushatta Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, will celebrate its 30th anniversary at 10 a.m. Friday with a special cake-cutting ceremony m in the Coushatta Entertainment Center, 777 Coushatta Dr, Kinder.

Coushatta Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, will celebrate its 30th anniversary at 10 a.m. Friday with a special cake-cutting ceremony m in the Coushatta Entertainment Center, 777 Coushatta Dr, Kinder.

Coushatta Casino Resort to celebrates 30th anniversary

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
KINDER – Coushatta Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, will celebrate its 30th anniversary at 10 a.m. Friday with a special cake-cutting ceremony m in the Coushatta Entertainment Center, 777 Coushatta Dr, Kinder. The event is free and open to the public.
Geno Delafose is to perform at the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. (Submitted photo)

Geno Delafose is to perform at the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. (Submitted photo)

Geno Delafose returns to the Zydeco Capital Jam on Saturday

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
For the first time since 2023, Geno Delafose leads the monthly Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. Admission is free to the jam, open to musicians of all skill levels and fans.