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State and regional qualifiers

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Qualifiers for state and regional office include the following. Governor Benjamin Barnes, Independent, P.O. Box 152, Angola. Patrick Henry “Dat” Barthel, Republican, 3 Wax Myrtle Ln., St. Rose.Daniel M. “Danny” Cole, Democrat, 23180 Hwy. 8, West Trout. Oscar “Omar” Dantzler Jr.

Local incumbents unopposed at the end of qualifying

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Several local incumbents emerged unopposed as qualifying ended on Thursday. State Rep. Phillip DeVillier is unopposed for a third and final term representing District 41 that includes Eunice, Church Point and much of rural Acadia Parish north of Interstate 10. St.
The St. Landry Parish District Attorney’s Office was awarded the statewide “Leaders in Law Enforcement Award” given by the Community Foundation of Acadiana in Lafayette on Tuesday. The District Attorney’s staff includes, back row, from left, are Nancy Soileau, Katie Ryan, Chad Pitre, Alisa Gothreaux and Ricky Leger. Front, from left, are Heather Meyers, Donna Slate and Vickie Lanclos. (Submitted photo)

The St. Landry Parish District Attorney’s Office was awarded the statewide “Leaders in Law Enforcement Award” given by the Community Foundation of Acadiana in Lafayette on Tuesday. The District Attorney’s staff includes, back row, from left, are Nancy Soileau, Katie Ryan, Chad Pitre, Alisa Gothreaux and Ricky Leger. Front, from left, are Heather Meyers, Donna Slate and Vickie Lanclos. (Submitted photo)

St. Landry Parish DA receives top award, $40K

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, August 10, 2023
The St. Landry Parish District Attorney’s Office was awarded the statewide “Leaders in Law Enforcement Award” given by the Community Foundation of Acadiana in Lafayette on Tuesday. The award includes $40,000 to be used in furtherance of public safety.

Unrestrained passenger ejected, killed in crash

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I were notified of a single-vehicle crash on La. 93 near Gateau Road in Lafayette Parish. The crash claimed the life of 22-year-old Eli Citizen Jr. of Carencro.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 10, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 9 10:00 a.m. Suspicious vehicle at b1Bank. 2:14 p.m. Lobby complaint in reference to a subject. 2:36 p.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 10, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 10 Dometrice Alexander Louis, 43, 6700 block of Highway 103, Washington. Cruelty to juveniles. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Monica Dawn Daigle, 38, 200 block of Vautrot Road, Sunset.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 10, 2023
La Table Française in Opelousas Wednesday La Table Française will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum at Le Vieux Village, located at 828 E. Landry St., in Opelousas. The event is free and all ages and speaking abilities are invited.
Ken Lyon presented an interesting history of the accordion to the Crowley Lions Club, telling members that the symbol of Cajun French music actually comes from Germany. (Photos by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Ken Lyon presented an interesting history of the accordion to the Crowley Lions Club, telling members that the symbol of Cajun French music actually comes from Germany. (Photos by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Germany produced early accordions sold in U.S.

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The accordion – considered by many the iconic symbol of Cajun French music – is really of German descent and can actually be traced back to China. According to Ken Lyon, the Chinese developed the original “accordion-like” instrument, but it was immediately seized upon by the Europeans.
Truck-driving, master accordionist Ryan Perkins returns to the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. Perkins, a 24-year-old truck driver who lives in Plaisance, was one of the first to attend the Visitor Center jams that started in 2019. A Baton Rouge native, Perkins is a self-taught accordionist who has been playing for 12 years. He learned by watching video tapes of “Zydeco Extravaganza,” the early 1990s show hosted by Don and Cha

Truck-driving, master accordionist Ryan Perkins returns to the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. Perkins, a 24-year-old truck driver who lives in Plaisance, was one of the first to attend the Visitor Center jams that started in 2019. A Baton Rouge native, Perkins is a self-taught accordionist who has been playing for 12 years. He learned by watching video tapes of “Zydeco Extravaganza,” the early 1990s show hosted by Don and Cha

Tourism center jam

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Truck-driving, master accordionist Ryan Perkins returns to the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas.

Community health fairs planned in Eunice and Sunset

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The St. Landry Parish Government is announcing two upcoming Community Health Fairs in Eunice and Sunset. The events will bring together residents, health care professionals, and various community partners to provide essential health services and educational workshops to the public.