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Hearing set on proposed animal control ordinance

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 29, 2022
A public meeting to address concerns with the animal control ordinance is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Delta Grand Theatre, 120 S. Market St., Opelousas. An animal control ordinance was drafted by a committee consisting of St. Landry animal enthusiasts.
Sharon Fontenot, left, and Susan Saunders lead the March for Life parade on 2nd Street on a chilly Jan. 22. Fontenot, who has retired from a leadership role in Right to Life, reflected on the overturning of Roe v Wade in June. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Sharon Fontenot, left, and Susan Saunders lead the March for Life parade on 2nd Street on a chilly Jan. 22. Fontenot, who has retired from a leadership role in Right to Life, reflected on the overturning of Roe v Wade in June. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Overturing Roe v Wade has special meaning for Eunice Right to Life stalwart

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 29, 2022
By Harlan Kirgan Editor When the landmark case Roe v Wade legalizing abortion was overturned in June it was a victory for the many people who campaigned against it since 1973. Sharon Fontenot, of Eunice, is one of those people who dedicated their lives to end abortion.

DeVillier cites infrastructure progress

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 29, 2022
When State Rep. Phillip DeVillier first started his tenure in the House, capital budget times were pretty lean for District 41.

School is about to start as COVID cases rise

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 29, 2022
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in St. Landry Parish and in the state with teachers returning to schools on Wednesday and students on Aug. 11. Sylvia Brown, lead school nurse for the St.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 28, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 28 Donovan F. Lafountain, 34, 800 block of Beverly Road, Opelousas.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 28, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. July 27 00:27 One detained, and one fire arm located that was involved in a shooting. 03:00 Caller in the 700 block of Carron advised that her juvenile ran away.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Back to School Supply Drive Friday Three local Eunice businesses will sponsor a Back to School Supply Drive and Block Party beginning at 2 p.m. Friday at the Empiher Hookah Lounge, located at 631 E. Laurel Ave., Eunice.

The Road to Serfdom: Part I

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Today, the importance of knowing history could never be greater for America as the growing threat of Marxism, war, debt, inflation, and anti-religion seem to be converging at one time. In fact, all these same issues were converging on the world in the 1930s before WWII.

One night in The Big Easy-as pie

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
It’s time for another installment of “Places You Should Visit While You Can Still Bend Down to Tie Your Shoes without Making Involuntary Bodily Noises”!