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Vernon and Justin Fuselier initially adopted LSU Professor Emeritus Malcolm Vidrine’s approach to rebuilding land as Cajun prairie for bird hunts and cattle grazing. It has since “transformed everything we do,” according to the father-and-son team. They now direct-market their own grass-fed beef and chemical-free rice and crawfish. Justin Fuselier is a horticulturist and LSUE-LSU graduate. (Photo courtesy of Justin Fuselier)

Vernon and Justin Fuselier initially adopted LSU Professor Emeritus Malcolm Vidrine’s approach to rebuilding land as Cajun prairie for bird hunts and cattle grazing. It has since “transformed everything we do,” according to the father-and-son team. They now direct-market their own grass-fed beef and chemical-free rice and crawfish. Justin Fuselier is a horticulturist and LSUE-LSU graduate. (Photo courtesy of Justin Fuselier)

LSU Eunice puts Louisiana’s future farmers on the fast-track

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
(This news story was featured in LSU’s free research publication, Working for Louisiana, where you can learn more about how work on every LSU campus impacts residents and industry in the state and beyond.

Sales tax revenues increase

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
St. Landry Parish sales tax revenues through March were up 8.9% over the same period in 2021, according to St. Landry Parish School Board tax division. The parish total was $21,467,714, which is up $1,751,839 over the January to March collections in 2021.

Tri-Parish workforce increases; jobless rates are down

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
The Tri-Parish workforce increased by 1.2% or 831 to 67,348 in February, according to data released Monday by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Tri-Parish jobless rates in February were down from the previous January and from a year ago.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's arrests

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 6 Adam Richard Foreman, 30, 800 block of East Street, Mamou. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jaylon Damon Sonnier, 25, 700 block of Frilot Cove Road, Opelousas.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 5 04:43 Female unresponsive and having trouble breathing in the 800 block of South Beulah. Eunice firefighters and ambulance en route. 09:07 Caller from 500 block of Aymond advised of finding a kid.

Eunice Police arrests

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 5 Dwight Anthony Damond, 45, 200 block of East Dean, Eunice. Illegal possession of stolen things. Eldon Ray Aymond, 49, 1200 block of College Road, Eunice. Stop signs and yield signs and resisting an officer.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 5 Jade Anthony Arnaud, 28, 400 block of Heidi Circle, Scott. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sydney Jynee Durisseau, 20, 1800 block of Royal Street, Opelousas.
A 25-year-old Honduran man died when the 2010 Honda Civic he was driving collided head-on with a party bus on U.S. 167 near Earl Deville Road at about 8 p.m. Friday, according to Turkey Creek Police. (Photo courtesy of Turkey Creek Police)

A 25-year-old Honduran man died when the 2010 Honda Civic he was driving collided head-on with a party bus on U.S. 167 near Earl Deville Road at about 8 p.m. Friday, according to Turkey Creek Police. (Photo courtesy of Turkey Creek Police)

Honduran man killed in Turkey Creek collision with party bus

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
A 25-year-old Honduran man died when the 2010 Honda Civic he was driving collided head-on with a party bus on U.S. 167 near Earl Deville Road at about 8 p.m. Friday, according to Turkey Creek Police. According to a news release, Jose Villanueva Civic was southbound on U.S.
According to Eunice Interim Fire Chief Brian Miller at 10 p.m. Saturday the Eunice Fire Department, as well as Fire District 6, responded to a structure fire at 341 Ulysee.

According to Eunice Interim Fire Chief Brian Miller at 10 p.m. Saturday the Eunice Fire Department, as well as Fire District 6, responded to a structure fire at 341 Ulysee.

Fire damages trailer house

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
According to Eunice Interim Fire Chief Brian Miller at 10 p.m. Saturday the Eunice Fire Department, as well as Fire District 6, responded to a structure fire at 341 Ulysee. The trailer home received extensive damage to one-third of the home, located in the back of the home.

Acadia Parish Sheriff's arrests

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Arrests reported by the Acadia Parish sheriff include the following. April 3 Blake Moore, 25, Eunice. Vehicular negligent injuring and DWI first offense.