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Representatives of UL Lafayette, its Center for Louisiana Studies and contributors to the recent renovation of the Roy House attended a Thursday ribbon-cutting ceremony. Shown, from left, are: Dr. Vaughan Baker, former department head; Scott Hebert, director of Facility Management; Scott Chappuis, Architects Beazley Moliere; Robert “Popie” Billeaud, J.B. Mouton Builders; Dr. Joshua Caffery, center director; Rita Durio, Rita Durio and Associates; Dr. Jordan Kellman, College of Liberal Arts dean; Dr. Joseph S

Representatives of UL Lafayette, its Center for Louisiana Studies and contributors to the recent renovation of the Roy House attended a Thursday ribbon-cutting ceremony. Shown, from left, are: Dr. Vaughan Baker, former department head; Scott Hebert, director of Facility Management; Scott Chappuis, Architects Beazley Moliere; Robert “Popie” Billeaud, J.B. Mouton Builders; Dr. Joshua Caffery, center director; Rita Durio, Rita Durio and Associates; Dr. Jordan Kellman, College of Liberal Arts dean; Dr. Joseph S

UL Lafayette’s Center for Louisiana Studies flings open doors to Roy House

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 5, 2023
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Center for Louisiana Studies flung open the doors to its new home – the J. Arthur Roy House – during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday.
Joey Comeaux

Joey Comeaux

Rotarians learn about active shootings

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 5, 2023
Joey Comeaux of CoverSix Training Academy was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club Wednesday. Comeaux gave a presentation on what procedures, training, and preparations the academy does in active shooting situations. Their motto is READ, “Retreat, Evade, Aid and Defend.

Forum for school superintendent is Monday

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 5, 2023
A public forum for the two candidates for St. Landry Parish school superintendent at 6 p.m. Monday at the Delta Grand Theater, 120 S. Market St, Opelousas. The forum is sponsored by the St. Landry Economic Development District.
Dr. Tina Stefanski, Region 4 Office of Public Health Medical Director, listens to a question during Tuesday’s Crowley Lions Club meeting. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Dr. Tina Stefanski, Region 4 Office of Public Health Medical Director, listens to a question during Tuesday’s Crowley Lions Club meeting. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Doctor: Fentanyl crisis escalating

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 5, 2023
“Fentanyl is the single deadliest drug threat our nation has ever encountered.” Those are the words of Anne Milgram, administrator, U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. And that’s the message Dr.
Steve Moosa, CPA, of Darnall, Sikes & Frederick, delivers a report on adjudicated property sales at the St. Landry Parish Council meeting on May 3. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Steve Moosa, CPA, of Darnall, Sikes & Frederick, delivers a report on adjudicated property sales at the St. Landry Parish Council meeting on May 3. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Problems found with parish property sales

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 5, 2023
An examination of 27 adjudicated property sales by St. Landry Parish Government found problems with every sale. Steve Moosa, of Darnall, Sikes & Frederick, reported on the study on whether procedures were followed in the sales from 2021 to 2022 at Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting.
People gathered at the parking lot and pavilion of City Hall Thursday at noon for National Day of Prayer. In front, from left, are Angelia Guillory, Alison Duplechain, City Marshal Terry Darbonne and Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. More photos from the event are on Page 10. (Photo by Myra Miller)

People gathered at the parking lot and pavilion of City Hall Thursday at noon for National Day of Prayer. In front, from left, are Angelia Guillory, Alison Duplechain, City Marshal Terry Darbonne and Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. More photos from the event are on Page 10. (Photo by Myra Miller)

National Day of Prayer observed at City Hall

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 5, 2023
The National Day of Prayer was observed in Eunice at noon Thursday at the City Hall parking lot and pavilion. This year’s theme is derived from James 5:16b, “Pray Fervently in Righteousness and Avail Much: “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, May 5, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 5 Drake Evans Bernard, 33, 1100 block of W. Gilman Road, Lafayette. Home invasion, domestic abuse battery, criminal damage to property, interfering with emergency communication. Arrested by St.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Friday, May 5, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 28 Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Violations of controlled dangerous substance, unlawful sale/purchas of tobacco under 18, prohibition against use of tobacco in schools, possession of marijuana, 14 grams or less.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Friday, May 5, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 4 00:33 Disturbance in front of Cali Nails. 01:16 Suspicious person near Vine and Dulles. 01:48 Fight possibly in progress near Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Tommy Francois

Tommy Francois

Tommy Francois

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Tommy Francois passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the age of 83. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Weathered and Rev. John Campbell officiating. Cremation will follow.