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Judge nixes classroom commandments

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
A Louisiana law that will require schools to place displays of the Ten Commandments in every classroom is “coercive” and “unconstitutional,” according to the federal judge who issued an order Tuesday that stops the law from taking effect Jan. 1.
Girl Scout Troop 1016 members Ava Ortego, left, and Kallie Bakka performed the flag-raising ceremony during the Veterans Day program held at the VFW 8971 Post Hall. Showing the two scouts the proper flag folding etiquette is Bob Witkovski, VFW Post 8971 quartermaster. Turn to Page 12 for additional Veterans Day photos. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Girl Scout Troop 1016 members Ava Ortego, left, and Kallie Bakka performed the flag-raising ceremony during the Veterans Day program held at the VFW 8971 Post Hall. Showing the two scouts the proper flag folding etiquette is Bob Witkovski, VFW Post 8971 quartermaster. Turn to Page 12 for additional Veterans Day photos. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Honoring veterans

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Veterans Day was observed at VFW Post 8971 Monday with an outdoors ceremony. VFW Post 8971 Commander Donnie Fontenot was the emcee. Fontenot thanked all veterans for their service. David Crader, American Legion Post 129 commander, was recognized for his service in the military.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Nov. 12 6:58 a.m. All units advised of a three vehicle accident at Hwy. 190 and LA 367. Transferred to St. Landry Parish Sheriff. 6:58 a.m. It appears to be involving a school bus. 7:03 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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, Nov. 13 Joseph Nash Leger, 23, 200 block of N. Walnut Street, Opelousas.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Nov. 7 Damion Sonnier, 41, 700 block of Harold, Eunice. Contempt of court. Friday, Nov. 8 Dwight Damond, 48, 200 block of East Dean, Eunice. Bench warrant, 3 counts.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Nov. 8 12:50 a.m. Report of railroad gate down on North Martin Luther King Road, notified Union Pacific. 12:20 a.m. Disturbance in the 800 block of South Beulah. 1:35 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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. Saturday, Nov. 9-Tuesday, Nov. 12 Deon Ishiah Zachary, 33, 1700 block of Duplechin Rod, Church Point. Domestic abuse battery (child endangerment).
Glenda "Sue" Fontenot Smith

Glenda "Sue" Fontenot Smith

Glenda “Sue” Fontenot Smith

Myra Miller
Monday, November 11, 2024
Glenda “Sue” Fontenot Smith passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the age of 73. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at First Baptist Chataignier with Reverend Rickey Boone officiating. Burial will follow in First Baptist Cemetery in Chataignier.

Fantasies owner ‘shifting gears,’ pulls permit

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, November 11, 2024
Jasen Bourque has pulled the building permit for his planned Fantasies LS Club, but vows “this, by far, is not over.” “I’m just shifting gears right now,” Bourque said Wednesday morning. Bourque said he’s keeping the property on Gumpoint Highway and will be moving a double-wide mobile home onto it.