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Melissa Thibeaux Anderson is the owner of T-Beaux’s Creole Café, the first Black-owned restaurant on the LSU campus. She has two locations: one in the basement of Foster Hall and a second in Tiger Stadium, Section 103. (Photo by V. Todd Miller/LSU AgCenter)

T-Beaux’s Creole Café and FOODii spice up campus cuisine

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

What happens when a former Mrs. Louisiana USA Ambassador gets together with FOODii, the LSU AgCenter Food Innovation Institute? History, along with a whole lot of delicious dishes, get made.

Raquel Manuel won the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet. Manuel is a former St. Landry Parish Chamber of Commerce executive. (Louisiana Farm Bureau photo)

Evangeline Parish mother wins Louisiana Farm Bureau Discussion Meet

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Evangeline Parish resident Raquel Manuel is the 2023 Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet winner. It was her first time participating in the event — a competitive mock committee meeting which allows professionals in agriculture to develop leadership skills.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 28 Crystal Shauntell Guillory, 40, 400 block of W. Church Street, Opelousas. Drug court violation. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Lindsey Renee Williams, 23, 100 block of Marcel Street, Opelousas.

Myra Miller

Protect pets in hot weather

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Warm weather brings many changes. Warm weather can make travel more enjoyable and affords people more time to comfortably enjoy the great outdoors. It’s best to keep safety in mind when soaking up the sun. That’s important for all members of the family, including pets.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 27 05:36 911 caller in the Peach area said a subject is stating that he doesn’t know where he is at. 06:14 Caller in the 300 block of North 12th said there are loose dogs around.

Tri-Parish workforce down slightly, jobless rate creeps up

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The Tri-Parish workforce totaled 68,181 in May, down 258 from May a year ago, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The report also showed unemployment rates up slightly in May compared to rates in May 2022. The unemployment rates by parish in May were: — St Landry, 4.9%, up from 4.

A file photo of Irma Trosclair from when she was prncipal at Eunice Elementary.

Lafayette superintendent Irma Trosclair to become Eunice High principal

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

After five years leading the Lafayette Parish School System as superintendent, Irma Trosclair announced Monday she is resigning that position and will become principal/zone leader at Eunice High School. The move will be a homecoming for Trosclair.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 27 Jacob Jamal Mott, 27, 800 block of Lastrapes Street, Opelousas. Aggravated battery, aggravated assault with a firearm. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 26 Michael Craven, 30, 600 block of North 2nd, Eunice. Bench warrant. Mike Hollier, 54, 300 block of E. Lafayette, Eunice. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 26 00:09 Suspicious person near Eula and Vine. 00:50 Assisting St. Landry Parish Sheriff near Dresser Building in reference to a stolen vehicle. 00:58 Caller in the 1400 block of West Vine reported a stolen phone.