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Should a sense of humor be mandatory for fathers?

Some fathers are entirely too serious. They’re paranoid about their children finding out that they had their own youthful indiscretions and regrettable choices. (“I don’t make mistakes. You can ask any of your six stepmoms.

Eyes rolled, but Zuschlag persisted

I remember well the day in 1971 that Richard Zuschlag appeared before the Lafayette Parish Police Jury and said that he and two partners wanted to start an ambulance service. The parish needed one badly.

$5.1M in unclaimed property checks on the way

Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., announced that 27,842 unclaimed property checks totaling $5.1 million will be mailed out on Thursday following a data match to update addresses with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following people obtained marriage licenses at the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Wednesday, May 29 Marvin Arnaud of Opelousas and Jimmie Carroll Myers of Church Point. Thursday, May 30 Djibouti Oviawe of Opelousas and Danielle Shanta Marie Calais of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court, Opelousas. Wednesday, May 27 April Lynn Aaron Thierry vs Anthony Joseph Thierry, divorce. State of Louisiana vs Anthony James Miller Sr., non-support. State of Louisiana vs Nickolas Paul Carriere, non-support.

One facet of Louisiana’s public records law is never enforced; a bill would weaken it

Officials in Louisiana will soon be free to disregard state public records law at no risk if Gov. Jeff Landry signs into law a bill that currently sits on his desk. One expert says it will change nothing because courts have never enforced that part of the law anyway.

Richard Zuschlag, who built Acadian Ambulance service into powerhouse, dies at 76

Richard Zuschlag, a Pennsylvania native who moved to Lafayette in 1970 and a year later started a company with two ambulances that he grew into the country’s largest privately held medical transportation company, died early Wednesday.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, June 4 Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Unlawful possession of tobacco/nicotine/vapor product. Juvenile, 13, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, June 5 1:18 a.m. Caller reported a disturbance between two subjects in the 500 block of East Vine. 2:29 a.m Disturbance reported in the 100 block of Gaspard. 5:29 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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, June 6 Dexter Allen Washington,41, 200 block of N. Oleander Street, Opelousas.Cruelty to juveniles. Arrested by Opelousas Police.