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Ruth Andrus, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, reads a statement from her organization about Confederate memorials at the St. Landry Parish Council meeting on Wednesday in Opelousas. At left is Council member Coby Clavier. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Ruth Andrus, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, reads a statement from her organization about Confederate memorials at the St. Landry Parish Council meeting on Wednesday in Opelousas. At left is Council member Coby Clavier. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Stone cold monument heats up Council chamber

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 18, 2022
A stone cold monument to Confederate soldiers on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds managed to raise the heat in a Parish Council meeting. At stake was whether to remove the 18-foot tall memorial and place it in storage, move it to a new location or even sell it.

School tax propositions spur voting

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 18, 2022
A 40% voter turnout is forecast for the March 26 election that includes three St. Landry Parish School Board tax propositions. Cheryl Milburn, registrar of voters, made the voter turnout prediction based on early voting, which totaled 2,424 at the end of voting on Thursday.
Shirley Mire Hale

Shirley Mire Hale

Shirley Mire Hale

Myra Miller
Friday, March 18, 2022
BREAUX BRIDGE, LA – Shirley Mire Hale, 62, gained her wings, March 16, 2022, surrounded by her children at home. Mrs. Shirley was raised and graduated from Port Barre, LA. She decided to be a native of Carencro, LA to raise her children. Then, at retirement, moved to Breaux Bridge, LA. Mrs.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, March 18, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 18 Kaden Cassimere, 18, 500 block of Deprimo Lane, Opelousas. Illegal possession of stolen things, criminal trespass. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Friday, March 18, 2022
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 17 Brooke Vige, 46, 900 block of North 4th, Eunice. Cruelty to juveniles.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Friday, March 18, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 17 07:58 911 call and advised that Acadian Ambulance is en route to Super 1 Foods and advised that a subject fell off the roof.
Michael D. Bergeron

Michael D. Bergeron

Micheal Douglas Bergeron

Myra Miller
Friday, March 18, 2022
Eunice-On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Michael Douglas Bergeron, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away at the age of 75 years. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow in the St.
Shirley M. Hale

Shirley M. Hale

Shirley Mire Hale

Myra Miller
Friday, March 18, 2022
Shirley Mire Hale passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the age of 62. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2022 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Clinton Sensat celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Chad J. Guidry

Chad J. Guidry

Chad Joseph Guidry

Myra Miller
Friday, March 18, 2022
Chad Joseph Guidry passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at the age of 50. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Cremation will follow.

Jobless rates edged up in January

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Tri-Parish unemployment rates in January edged up compared to December, but are down from January 2021 rates, according to statistic released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Tri-Parish workforce grew 0.8% in January compared to a year ago i January.