LSUE fall enrollment continues to soar
Harlan Kirgan
Louisiana State University Eunice is continuing its trend of growing enrollment with another record-breaking fall this semester.
Friday, October 25, 2024
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U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson speaks at a town hall meeting in February 2023 in Opelousas. Since then, Johnson has become Speaker of the House and his district no longer includes St. Landry Parish. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
Where do Mike Johnson’s conservative politics come from? Look to his Louisiana district.
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When Mike Johnson first ascended to become U.S. House speaker, his profile was so low that senators and foreign dignitaries had to turn to Google to figure out who he was.
A year later, however, Johnson has grown into much more of the public figure the speaker is expected to be.
Friday, October 25, 2024
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests
Myra Miller
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, Oct. 24
Kaiden Ray Joseph Lobrano, 19, 1000 block of N. 4th Street, Eunice.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Eunice Police Arrests
Eunice Police Arrests report
Myra Miller
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Kaiden Lobrano, 19, 1000 block of North 4th, Eunice.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Eunice Police Radio log
Eunice Police Radio log
Myra Miller
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
12:24 a.m. Caller said she is trying to close a door and there is a subject passed out on the bathroom floor.
12:45 a.m. Subject causing a disturbance in the area of Berke Manuel Road.
8:27 a.m.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
News notes items
News notes
Myra Miller
Anniversary concert at First United Methodist Church
The dynamic duo of Timothy and Hosanna Noble will present a concert at the First United Methodist Church as part of the 130th anniversary celebration. The church is located at 501 S. 5th St., Eunice. The concert is to be held at 6 p.m.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
St. Landry public school costs detailed in report
Harlan Kirgan
St. Landry Parish School Board members were presented with a spreadsheet of estimated costs to operate its school sites during a Board retreat on Saturday.
The highest cost per student was at North Central High School at $16,754.99. There were 244 students at North Central.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste III, left, and School Board President Mary Ellen Donatto at Saturday’s Board retreat to discuss consolidation. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
School futures outlined at School Board retreat
Harlan Kirgan
A few St. Landry Parish public schools will close and some will be repurposed if recommendations made during a School Board retreat are implemented.
While most schools will not be changed, the fate of a few remains up in the air.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Candice Soileau of Eunice, at right, is getting ready to early vote at Eunice City Hall. Assisting her is Commissioner Cheryl Martin.
Early voting tops 1,000 in Eunice
Harlan Kirgan
Early voting at the Eunice City Hall reached 1,042 at the end of voting on Tuesday.
The voting includes the presidential contest between Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump.
Early voting for the Nov.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Fall Into Downtown returning Saturday
Harlan Kirgan
Fall Into Downtown will return for a third year Saturday in downtown Eunice.
This year’s event features local bands and food trucks.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024