News

Bobby Ardoin is to be honored by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. (File photo)

Bobby Ardoin is to be honored by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. (File photo)

Bobby Ardoin to be honored by Louisiana Sports Writers Association

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
It really is no surprise that Bobby Ardoin was destined from birth to be a journalist — and an award-winning one at that! After all, as Ardoin recently discovered, it was in his DNA all along.
McNeese Rodeo team members going to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming. From left, are Coach Justin Browning, Drew Bordelon, Caleb Miller, Kamryn Duncan, Kash Martin, Isaac Richard, Jude Leonards and Kash Krogman. Not pictured is Brad Hesnor. (Submitted photo)

McNeese Rodeo team members going to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming. From left, are Coach Justin Browning, Drew Bordelon, Caleb Miller, Kamryn Duncan, Kash Martin, Isaac Richard, Jude Leonards and Kash Krogman. Not pictured is Brad Hesnor. (Submitted photo)

McNeese rodeo team is going to the College National Finals Rodeo

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The McNeese State University men’s rodeo team is the champion of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s (NIRA) Southern Region for the third year in a row.
Frank “Buddy” Helton Jr., chairman of the Central St. Landry Economic Development District, speak at the June 5 Parish Council meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Frank “Buddy” Helton Jr., chairman of the Central St. Landry Economic Development District, speak at the June 5 Parish Council meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Sewer plant heads to showdown

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
A sewer plant built to assist development along Interstate 49 in the Opelousas area appears headed to a showdown at the next St. Landry Parish Council meeting. The issue is whether or not the plant’s ownership can be transferred to the City of Opelousas.
A door damaged at Louisiana Crane. (St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office photo)

A door damaged at Louisiana Crane. (St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office photo)

Tips sought about burglary at Louisiana Crane

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
St. Landry Crime Stoppers is requesting the public’s help in solving a burglary at Louisiana Crane. St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s deputies responded to the burglary at 1045 Highway 190 on June 3. An employee stated that a building, as well as multiple vehicles and cranes, had been burglarized.
Fireworks were discussed at Tuesday’s Eunice Board of Aldermen’s meeting. Former Mayor Kenneth Peart, third from left, said he is stepping back from his role as the lead in staging the Fourth of July show at the Recreation Complex. From left, are Acadia Parish Fire District 4 Chief Harral “New York” Johnson; Donald Richard, who is taking the lead for the fireworks show and holding an aerial shell; Peart; and Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Fireworks were discussed at Tuesday’s Eunice Board of Aldermen’s meeting. Former Mayor Kenneth Peart, third from left, said he is stepping back from his role as the lead in staging the Fourth of July show at the Recreation Complex. From left, are Acadia Parish Fire District 4 Chief Harral “New York” Johnson; Donald Richard, who is taking the lead for the fireworks show and holding an aerial shell; Peart; and Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Former mayor brings fireworks to city meeting

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Former Eunice Mayor Kenneth Peart showed up at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting with fireworks shell in hand and an announcement. “I seem to remember this place,” he said. Peart served as mayor from 1996 to 2002.

Landry shakes up economic development agency

(not verified)
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Gov. Jeff Landry signed a bill into law Tuesday that restructures the Louisiana Economic Development (LED) agency, eliminates labor union representation from its board and exempts the agency from certain state purchasing laws that critics say have caused bureaucratic delays.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, June 11 Kevin Manuel, 50, 200 block of Cady Lane, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, June 11 4:39 a.m. Caller at William and South Vivian said that there may be a tree in the roadway. 5:35 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 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. Tuesday, June 11 Alicia Louise Carrier, 30, 100 block of Slemco, Opelousas. Bench warrant (3 counts). Arrested by St.

St. Landry Parish TRIAD workshop is Wednesday

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
The St. Landry Parish TRIAD workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Church Hall (St. Joseph’s Hall) located at 417 Saizan Ave, Port Barre. The guests are treated to live music and door prizes from the St.