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Kelly’s Landing was the setting Tuesday night for a meeting of LSUE officials and local and area agriculture teachers and stakeholders to discuss the Sustaining Future Farms in Louisiana program at the university. Among those on hand were, from left, Caitlin deNux, program manager; Dr. Nancee Sorenson, chancellor; Gracie Bourque, Abbeville Cattle Festival Teen Cattle Queen; Kelly Hundley, host; Sadie Zaunbrecher, International Rice Festival Queen; and Rep, Phillip DeVillier. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Po

Kelly’s Landing was the setting Tuesday night for a meeting of LSUE officials and local and area agriculture teachers and stakeholders to discuss the Sustaining Future Farms in Louisiana program at the university. Among those on hand were, from left, Caitlin deNux, program manager; Dr. Nancee Sorenson, chancellor; Gracie Bourque, Abbeville Cattle Festival Teen Cattle Queen; Kelly Hundley, host; Sadie Zaunbrecher, International Rice Festival Queen; and Rep, Phillip DeVillier. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Po

LSUE program seeks to reinvigorate Tri-Parish interest in agriculture

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 23, 2023
Area ag teachers, agriculture stakeholders and even festival queens gathered at Kelly’s Landing north of Crowley Tuesday night to learn more about a new ag program being offered at LSUE. Chancellor Dr.

Author is the latest victim of cancel culture

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 23, 2023
Facebook has a feature called Memories, which culls from old posts and allows you to see what was of interest on any given date over the years that you’ve been on the platform. It’s an interesting window into your activities, your priorities and your relationships from the recent, or distant, past.

Did someone say cataracts?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 23, 2023
“Because I could not stop for cataracts, they kindly stopped for me.” Someday I hope to find time to luxuriate in the collected works of poets such as Emily Dickinson – on paper, not as an audiobook — so my ears perked up when my recent eye exam revealed the early stages of cataracts in both eyes.

St. Landry Parish offering 3 new housing programs

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 23, 2023
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard announced three new programs to help parish residents move toward home ownership this week and is encouraging citizens to call the parish government offices and take advantage of the latest programs.

Council passes budget, president signs it

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 23, 2023
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard said he signed parish government’s 2023 budget Thursday afternoon. It has taken about six months for that to happen. At Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting a budget passed with a 10% cut to the general fund budget.

Toddler killer’s appeal rejected

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 23, 2023
Robert Miller III’s appeal of his manslaughter conviction and 5-year sentence for the killing an 18-month-old toddler has been rejected by the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal.
The Rev. Kerney Thomas speaks at Wednesday’s St. Landry Parish Council meeting. In the background is Parish President Jessie Bellard. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The Rev. Kerney Thomas speaks at Wednesday’s St. Landry Parish Council meeting. In the background is Parish President Jessie Bellard. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Church leaders complain about revoked liquor license

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 23, 2023
The circumstances are unusual, but leaders of the Opelousas Life Church made their case for a liquor license to be restored for a restaurant/bar they operate at the former Indian Hills Country Club. Associate Pastor Angela Angello told the St.
Woodrow “Ted” Theodore Salling

Woodrow “Ted” Theodore Salling

Woodrow “Ted” Theodore Salling

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 22, 2023
EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts the family of Woodrow “Ted” Theodore Salling announces his passing on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Opelousas General Hospital at the age 82 with family by his side. Woodrow’s life will be celebrated on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 2:30 p.m.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 22, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 21 Brandon Scott Stelly, 41, 300 block of Heard Sylvester Road, Washington. Theft, value less than $1,000.