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School Board presented a list of its property

The St. Landry Parish School Board was presented 48-item list of property it owns, but some of it is not used. Don Leger, who consults the school system on its property, said the list was pulled from records in the courthouse.

A perspective of Gloria Steinem

Gloria Steinem turned 90 years old last month. She is the oldest living feminist from an era when this was a sign of being a “serious woman.” The thinking goes that unless you call yourself a feminist, people will send you back to the kitchen, forcibly impregnate you and hide your shoes.

Tread cautiously for a new Louisiana constitution

There has been a lot of chatter in recent months about the need to rewrite Louisiana’s constitution. And for good reason. This original slim document has now blossomed into the nation’s seventh longest state charter with over 83,000 words.

Louisiana might tap into state savings to build juvenile correctional facilities

Louisiana legislative leaders are giving thought to withdrawing money from a state savings account to build and refurbish juvenile justice facilities around the state. Rep.

Ban on cellphones in public schools gets Senate approval

The Louisiana Senate unanimously passed a bill Monday that would prohibit students from using their phones during the school day. Sen. Beth Mizell, R-Franklinton, authored Senate Bill 207 to keep students from using cellphones in the classroom.

Acadian Home Builders Association presents the 62nd Parade of Homes

The Acadian Home Builders Association (AHBA) will present the 62nd Annual Parade of Homes, which showcases the latest in home design. The Parade of Homes is back for two weekends of open houses, Saturday and Sunday, April 13-14 and April 20-21, from 1 to 6 p.m.

Rolling roadblock planned for the Exit 11 (Sunset/Grand Coteau) overpass on Saturday

Interstate 49 northbound and southbound will have rolling roadblocks between Exit 7 and Exit 15 in St. Landry Parish on Saturday beginning at 7 a.m. and ending at 9 a.m., weather permitting. The first rolling roadblock will begin at Exit 7 northbound and end at Exit 11.

House OKs public money for private schools

Public money for K-12 students in Louisiana is closer to being steered to private schools under a proposal the state House of Representatives approved Monday.

Parish sales tax collections continue to increase

Sales tax collections in St. Landry Parish continue to show a year over year increase, according to statistics released by the St. Landry Parish School Board tax division on Monday. Total parish collections through March were $24,898,150, up $2,281,959 or 10.1% over the same period in 2023.

City council races through its agenda in 18 minutes

The Eunice mayor and Board of Aldermen went through its agenda in 18 minutes on Tuesday. In Mayor Scott Fontenot’s business, Alderman Chad Andrepont announced the Belly Buddies Color Fun Run from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday starting at City Hall.