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UL Lafayette scientists research renewable energy at the institute’s Photovoltaic Applied Research and Testing Laboratory, thanks to a solar farm on campus that holds 4,200 panels capable of producing 1.1 megawatts. The solar farm’s output powers much of the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns athletic complex. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

UL Lafayette scientists research renewable energy at the institute’s Photovoltaic Applied Research and Testing Laboratory, thanks to a solar farm on campus that holds 4,200 panels capable of producing 1.1 megawatts. The solar farm’s output powers much of the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns athletic complex. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

Solar farm ordinance approved in St. Landry Parish

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
The St. Landry Parish Council approved an ordinance establishing a permitting process for solar farms in the parish. Parish President Jessie Bellard said NextEra Energy Resources has expressed an interest in establishing a solar farm in southeast St. Landry Parish.
The cost of Thanksgiving dinner is up this year in Louisiana, but it’s still below the national average. (Photo by V. Todd Miller/LSU AgCenter)

The cost of Thanksgiving dinner is up this year in Louisiana, but it’s still below the national average. (Photo by V. Todd Miller/LSU AgCenter)

T-day dinner up $11

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
The grocery tab for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner in Louisiana will run about $11 higher than in 2020 — but it will still fall below the national average, according to an LSU AgCenter survey.
William "Billy" Thomas Strait Jr.

William "Billy" Thomas Strait Jr.

William Thomas Strait Jr.

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
William “Billy” Thomas Strait, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the age of 58. No Services have been planned at this time. Billy is survived by his father, William T. Strait, Sr.
Amanda Istre LeBlanc

Amanda Istre LeBlanc

Amanda Istre LeBlanc

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
EUNICE–It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Amanda Istre LeBlanc announces her sudden passing on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at her home at the age of 62. Graveside services are pending at this time with Bishop Lonnie Guillory officiating.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. November 24 John Christopher Tyler, 26, 700 block of Lastrapes Street, Opelousas. Theft, resisting an officer. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Kenneth Ray Guillory, Jr., 23, 1600 block of W. Vine Street, Eunice.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. November 23 Jena Nicole Fontenot, 27, 100 block of Crestview Loop, Eunice. Disturbing the peace, resisting an officer. Lonnie Allison Jr., 29, 500 block of East Vine, Eunice. Probation violation, hold.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. November 23 00:20 Suspicious subject in the 1400 block of Amazon. 02:39 Suspicious vehicle in the area of East Maple, near South Beulah. 04:39 Disturbance in the 200 block of Goldman.
Gerald Lloyd Fields

Gerald Lloyd Fields

Gerald Lloyd Fields

Myra Miller
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Gerald Lloyd Fields passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the age of 64. No Services have been planned at this time. Gerald is survived by his wife, Bernadette Darbonne Fields; four daughters, Beth Sumrall and husband Timothy, Candice Lanthier, Kimberly Miller and husband Robert, Jr.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. November 23 Jessica Marie Freeman-Lewis, 40, Homeless, Eunice. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, bench warrant. Arrested by Eunice Police. Samuel Brown, Jr., 33, 2300 block of Ledoux Circle, Opelousas.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. November 22 Scott Jacob Royer, 25, 400 block of Corn. Bench warrant.