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Summer bike hikes a relic of the past

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Sitting in my home office I am greeted by a cool breeze coming through my open window and the sweet sounds of summer outside. It’s late June, which used to be peak bike-hiking season for kids — but now it’s mostly adults who go on long rides on their expensive high-tech bikes.

New reservation system launched for La. state parks

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Booking a cabin or campsite in a Louisiana State Park is now easier than ever with the new Go Outdoors Louisiana full service reservation system. The new system features a central reservation system, ability to purchase day use passes, a call center, and golf course management system.

Governor signs bill upping criminal penalties for abortion providers

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed some of the nation’s strictest abortion restrictions into law, increasing the criminal penalties for abortion providers under the state’s trigger laws. Louisiana is one of 13 states with trigger laws, which go into effect if the U.S.
UL Lafayette’s Dr. Scott France aboard the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer during a past expedition. He has returned to the ship as part of a three-week research voyage to explore uncharted depths of the North Atlantic Ocean. (Submitted photo)

UL Lafayette’s Dr. Scott France aboard the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer during a past expedition. He has returned to the ship as part of a three-week research voyage to explore uncharted depths of the North Atlantic Ocean. (Submitted photo)

UL Lafayette researcher leading expedition to unexplored regions of the Atlantic Ocean

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, June 23, 2022
A University of Louisiana at Lafayette oceanographer is leading researchers to unexplored deep-sea habitats of the North Atlantic Ocean. And the public can tag along, thanks to technology. Dr.
Keep your pets safe throughout the hot summer months as soaring temperatures can be dangerous for pets.

Keep your pets safe throughout the hot summer months as soaring temperatures can be dangerous for pets.

Keep pets safe from the heat

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Keep your pets safe throughout the hot summer months as soaring temperatures can be dangerous for pets. Summer has officially begun, so it’s a good time to remember that pets require special care to avoid heatstroke.
St. Landry Parish School Board member Mary Ellen Donatto looks over a budget document at a meeting Monday in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Board member Mary Ellen Donatto looks over a budget document at a meeting Monday in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board deliberates over deficit, pay raise

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, June 23, 2022
The St. Landry Parish School Board deliberated over a proposed $1 million budget deficit and a $500 pay raise for teachers at the second of three meetings on its 2022-2023 budget. Superintendent Patrick Jenkins said, “Yes, we can submit a budget to you that would be a break even budget.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 23, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 23 Dion Keiten Rogers, 32, 400 block of Good Shepherd Court, Branch.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 23, 2022
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 22 Demetrius Paul Duplessis, 45, 1300 block of West Peach, Eunice. Resisting an officer. Jason Ashworth, 37, 300 block of East Dean, Eunice. Bench warrant.