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Northwestern State University’s 21st President James Genovese, right, is with his wife Martha Janes Genovese. (Northwestern State University photo)

Northwestern State University’s 21st President James Genovese, right, is with his wife Martha Janes Genovese. (Northwestern State University photo)

Genovese named NSU president

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Thursday, July 18, 2024
Louisiana Supreme Court Associate Justice James Genovese was named the 21st president of Northwestern State University during a special meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System on Thursday, July 18.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 18, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, July 18 Ashlyn Skinner, 27, 200 block of Chataignier, Eunice. Contempt of court.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 18, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, July 17 7:41 a.m. Caller in the 200 block of Natalie said a trailer is in the roadway. 10:32 a.m. At the 100 block of East Ardoin in reference to having someone removed from the property. 11:58 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 18, 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. Thursday, July 18 Ray Anthony Dunbar, 51, 1700 block of School Road, Opelousas. Theft of livestock.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Le Vieux Presbytère is open to the public Le Vieux Presbytère is open to the public Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and at other times by appointment.
U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson speaks at a town hall meeting in Opelousas in February 2023. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson speaks at a town hall meeting in Opelousas in February 2023. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Johnson, Scalise envision GOP majority at RNC

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
In back-to-back speeches during the second night of the Republican National Convention, the U.S.

The dangers of political propaganda

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
It is an old childhood truism that “sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” In the United States, where speech is protected with a constitutional and social ferocity like no other country in the world, this has always been the default position.

How to lower auto insurance cost in Louisiana

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Louisiana legislators met last week to find legal solutions that will lower the cost of automobile bill insurance throughout the state. Hey, all you guy and gal lawmakers. There are no new laws that will make any difference.
The Louisiana State Police introduces its submission for the 2024 American Association of State Troopers Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. Our patrol units are among the most recognizable in the nation, symbolizing courtesy, loyalty, and a deep commitment to public service, a news release states. The top 13 states will be featured in the 2025 AAST wall calendar, with America’s Best-Looking Cruiser on the cover. The contest runs through July 29. You can access the voting link at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Be

The Louisiana State Police introduces its submission for the 2024 American Association of State Troopers Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. Our patrol units are among the most recognizable in the nation, symbolizing courtesy, loyalty, and a deep commitment to public service, a news release states. The top 13 states will be featured in the 2025 AAST wall calendar, with America’s Best-Looking Cruiser on the cover. The contest runs through July 29. You can access the voting link at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Be

Vote for Louisiana State Police

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The Louisiana State Police introduces its submission for the 2024 American Association of State Troopers Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. Our patrol units are among the most recognizable in the nation, symbolizing courtesy, loyalty, and a deep commitment to public service, a news release states.