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Myra Miller

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Belly Buddies Color Fun Run set April 13 There will be a Belly Buddies Color Fun Run in downtown Eunice from 10 a.m. until noon on April 13. All proceeds will go to Belly Buddies, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide food to Eunice’s most vulnerable students.

Reps. Rhonda Butler, R-Ville Platte, and Rep. Travis Johnson, D-Vidalia. (Submitted photo)

Legislative Rural Caucus announces officers

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The Louisiana Legislative Rural Caucus elected its 2024-25 officers, selecting Rep. Rhonda Butler, R-Ville Platte, as chairwoman. Additionally, the caucus announces the elections of Rep. Travis Johnson, D-Vidalia, as vice chairman and Rep. Jason Dewitt, R-Boyce, as secretary/treasurer.

Lee Kleinpeter in the KRVS studio in 2016, where he produced some of his most popular radio shows. (Photo by KRVS Public Media)

Lee Kleinpeter inducted into Louisiana Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The Louisiana Association of Broadcasters inducted longtime KRVS 88.7 FM program host Lee Kleinpeter into its Hall of Fame on March 22. The organization honored Kleinpeter during its 2024 Prestige Awards ceremony, a little over a year after he passed away at age 73.

Late Church Point Councilman Errol "Slu" Comeaux, left, with Mayor Ryan "Spanky" Meche. (File photo)

Comeaux, longest serving Church Point councilman, dies

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

By Claudette Olivier Church Point News Church Point's longest serving Alderman Erroll “Slu” Comeaux, 76, has passed away. Comeaaux, a native of Cankton, and long-time resident of Church Point, passed away Saturday evening, March 23, at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital in Lafayette.

Acadia Parish school superintendent Richard to leave

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Following an executive session held during the March 19 special meeting of the Acadia Parish School Board, it was announced that the search would begin for a new superintendent.

Firefighters rescue man from rice bin

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Firefighters rescued a man after he fell into a rice bin at North CC Duson and East Vine, according to Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown. The incident occurred at 6:49 p.m. Tuesday. Firefighters from Eunice, St. Landry District 6, and Acadia District 4 were at the scene.

What is a respectable tip for OK service?

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The other night, I took a friend out for her birthday at an upscale French restaurant. The food is magnificent, as authentic as anything I tasted when I lived in Paris — cue the accordion music. But even perfection has its tics. Normally, service at this restaurant is sublime.

March Madness means big bucks for college athletes

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Are you all fired up and into March madness? It’s my favorite sports time of year. I understand you may disagree, but I’ll take the college basketball tournament over any other sporting event, even the Super Bowl.

Ty Vidrine plays the timpani during the Eunice High Band performance on Saturday.

Student Arts Expo puts talent on display

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

St. Landry Parish students showed their art, technology, and filled the Courthouse Square with music on Saturday during the second annual Arts and STEAM festival.

Rep. Bryan Fontenot measured off the 25 feet that his bill would let police officers demand from bystanders. Photo credit: Madison Maronge/LSU Manship School News Service

House panel OKs bill giving police space

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

A House committee moved forward with a bill Tuesday that would criminalize coming within 25 feet of an on-duty police officer if ordered to halt by the officer. Penalties for violations could include a jail term of up to 60 days and a fine of $500.