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Linus Cormier

Linus Cormier

Linus Cormier

Myra Miller
Monday, October 3, 2022
Linus Cormier passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 at the age of 83. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church of Eunice with Father Sam Fontana, Father Cedric Sonnier and Father Clinton Sensat officiating.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s arrests

Rebecca Chaisson
Saturday, October 1, 2022
The following are arrests from the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office. September 30 Jameel Javurrea Offord, 19, 300 block of Jess Bergeron Road, Opelousas. Principal to theft, illegal possession of stolen firearms, attempted simple burglary. Arrested by Washington Police.

America shouldn’t hand economic leadership to China

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 30, 2022
Globalization has its benefits but, after COVID, it might be time to consider just how much of America’s economic activity we want to continue to share with other countries.

Are you cool with surveillance cameras?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 30, 2022
At my day job, we recently underwent a major upgrade of our security cameras. Yes, shoplifting has gotten bad enough and technology has gotten good enough that we have made this major investment.

Cajun Indians are part of Mowata story

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 30, 2022
Several weeks ago, I reported the oft-told story that the Mowata community in Acadia Parish got its name because nobody could find a board long enough to print the original name of Morewater. I have long suspected that the story was suspect, but had never heard anything to contradict it.
Five Eunice firefighters hold their newborns. The newborns range from 1 month-old to 9 months old. From left, are Firefighter/operator Ben Brown with daughter, Landry Brooks, 1 month old; Firefighter/operator Christian Walker with his 2-month-old son Stephen Russell; Firefighter/operator Blake Smith with his 3 month old daughter, Paisley Grace; Firefighter/operator Ryan Daville with his 8-month-old son, Ellis Scott; and Capt. Garrett Daville with 9-month-old son, Slade Noble. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Five Eunice firefighters hold their newborns. The newborns range from 1 month-old to 9 months old. From left, are Firefighter/operator Ben Brown with daughter, Landry Brooks, 1 month old; Firefighter/operator Christian Walker with his 2-month-old son Stephen Russell; Firefighter/operator Blake Smith with his 3 month old daughter, Paisley Grace; Firefighter/operator Ryan Daville with his 8-month-old son, Ellis Scott; and Capt. Garrett Daville with 9-month-old son, Slade Noble. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Future firefighters?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 30, 2022
Five Eunice firefighters hold their newborns. The newborns range from 1 month-old to 9 months old.
A St. Landry Parish school bus was reportedly struck from behind by a tow truck at about 3 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 190 near Rozena Road west of Lawtell. News reports stated St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Patrick Jenkins said at least four students were taken to a hospital and none faced life-threatening injuries. The bus was carrying 27 students. Jenkins told KLFY the children ranged in grades from kindergarten to eighth grade. (Submitted photo)

A St. Landry Parish school bus was reportedly struck from behind by a tow truck at about 3 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 190 near Rozena Road west of Lawtell. News reports stated St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Patrick Jenkins said at least four students were taken to a hospital and none faced life-threatening injuries. The bus was carrying 27 students. Jenkins told KLFY the children ranged in grades from kindergarten to eighth grade. (Submitted photo)

School bus wreck

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 30, 2022
A St. Landry Parish school bus was reportedly struck from behind by a tow truck at about 3 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 190 near Rozena Road west of Lawtell. News reports stated St.

2 indicted for murder, 3rd person convicted of violent attack

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 30, 2022
A St. Landry Parish Grand Jury indicted two people in murder cases and a jury trial resulted in a conviction, according to District Attorney Chad Pitre. The indictments were returned on Sept.26, according to the news release from Pitre. Niesha S.