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CEO Roundtable program accepting applications

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Louisiana Economic Development is now accepting applications for its 2023-24 CEO Roundtables series, the popular, yearlong program that provides a platform for leaders of second-stage companies to share insights and knowledge.
Standing, from left, are Richard and Carrol Lafleur, and seated is their son Chad. The three are owners of Guaranty Glass, with locations in Opelousas, Ville Platte, and Church Point. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Standing, from left, are Richard and Carrol Lafleur, and seated is their son Chad. The three are owners of Guaranty Glass, with locations in Opelousas, Ville Platte, and Church Point. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Guaranty Glass celebrates 4 decades

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
When customers walk into the Guaranty Glass location in Opelousas, they see Holy Water bottles that are to be given away and copies of the book But He Dies Not (The Life, Faith, And Sacrifice Of Father Joseph Verbis Lafleur Priest, Military Chaplain) that are available for purchase.
Sunset Mayor Charles James

Sunset Mayor Charles James

Sunset receives $3M for new water well, treatment plant

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Town of Sunset has been awarded $3.016 million by the Louisiana Department of Health’s Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (DWRLF) Program to construct a new water well and filtering system, as well as make upgrades to an existing well and properly shutdown inoperable facilities.
St. Landry President Jessie Bellard presents the State of the Parish program Tuesday at the Delta Grand Theatre. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry President Jessie Bellard presents the State of the Parish program Tuesday at the Delta Grand Theatre. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Bellard presents second State of the Parish program

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard presented a second State of the Parish program where he outlines progress and plans. The program Tuesday at the parish-owned Delta Grand Theatre in Opelousas was accompanied by a magazine-like report “St. Landry Parish Government Review.

9-parish juvenile facility proposed

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The St. Landry Parish Council will be asked to support a resolution to create nine-parish Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District. The resolution is scheduled for the Feb. 15 Council meeting.

St. Landry Parish sales tax revenues increase 5.3%

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Sales tax collections in St. Landry Parish began the year with a 5.3% increase in January compared to January 2022. The January total for the parish was $8,977,428, up from January 2022’s $8,525,245, a $4452,183 increase. From December 2022, the total monthly increase was $2,189,883.
A file photo from the 2017 Taster's Choice.

A file photo from the 2017 Taster's Choice.

Taster’s Choice aids free clinic

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The 12th annual Taster’s Choice fundraiser for the Eunice Community Health Center is scheduled 6 to 9 p.m. Wedneday at the Mumphrey Center at LSUE Yancy Fontenot, center director, said, “This is very important to keep the doors open and continue to provide assistance to the people in need.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. February 8 Myles Ethan Bruno, 26, 600 block of Tommys Road, Sunset. Domestic abuse property, criminal damage to property, bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. February 7 Jennifer Bennett, 42, 400 block of East Vine, Eunice. Contempt of court. Travasky Frank, 25, 100 block of Corrine, Eunice. Probation warrant.