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Opelousas man killed in crash; vehicle ends up in Bayou Teche

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Monday, April 12, 2021

PORT BARRE – A single-vehicle crash on La. 103 near Cheramie Road near Port Barre at about 2 p.m. Wednesday took the life of 46-year-old Avery Charles Hudson of Opelousas, according to a Louisiana State Police Troop I news release.

Ville Platte man sentenced

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Monday, April 12, 2021

LAFAYETTE — Eric J. Richard, 42, of Ville Platte, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge James D. Cain, Jr. to 71 months (6 years, 11 months) in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute cocaine.

Sadie Fontenot (Submitted photo)

Eunice woman among 3 killed in I-10 crash

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Monday, April 12, 2021

Sadie Fontenot 25, of Eunice, is among three people killed in a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 west of Crowley shortly before 12 a.m. Wednesday. The crash claimed the lives of another driver and an occupant of one of the vehicles, according to a Louisiana State Police Troop I news release.

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State vaccine hotline opens

Emily Wood Lsu Manship School News Service

Monday, April 12, 2021

BATON ROUGE — Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Thursday that state residents will be able to schedule COVID-19 vaccinations by calling a hotline at 855-453-0774. The hotline also will connect residents with medical professionals so they can ask questions about the vaccines. It will operate from 8 a.

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Congressman visits, accepts artwork

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Monday, April 12, 2021

Zach Soileau, second from left, presented a drawing he did of the Liberty Theatre to U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, third from left, on Friday morning. Also shown, from left, are Paul Feavel and Pat Dossman, both of the Liberty Theatre of Eunice Board.

Jennifer Cravins questioned why she hasn’t been able to buy tax-delinquent property from the St. Landry Parish Government at Wednesday Parish Council Administrative-Finance Committee meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Parish-owned property sales questioned

Harlan Kirgan Editor

Monday, April 12, 2021

The procedure for buying tax-delinquent property owned by the parish was roundly questioned by a Lawtell resident at a St. Landry Parish Council meeting.

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Eunice woman celebrates 104th birthday

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Monday, April 12, 2021

Hester Thibodeaux of Eunice celebrated her 104th birthday on Friday with her children and grandchildren from near and far. Thibodeaux is walking a little bit slower these days. She lives at home in Eunice with help of others.

State Rep. Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, speaks during Friday morning’s Legislative Breakfast hosted by the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Acadia Parish Farm Bureau. Looking on are Sen. Mark Abraham, R-Lake Charles, center, and Rep. John Stefanski, R-Crowley. (Photo by Steve Bandy/The Crowley Post-Signal)

Legislators plan sales tax reform

Steve Bandy The Crowley Post-signal

Sunday, April 11, 2021

CROWLEY — If there was a central theme at Friday morning’s Legislative Breakfast, it’s that Louisiana needs a centralized sales tax collection system. Sen. Mark Abraham, Rep. John Stefanski and Rep.

EMTL battle heats up

Tom Dodge Sports Editor

Thursday, April 8, 2021

The battle for the upperhand in Eunice Mens Tennis League competition tightened up as teams Eckholdt and Moosa are tied midway through the spring season. After six weeks, Team Eckholdt an Team Moosa are even with 27 points each, followed by Team Ashford (23) and Team D’Aubin (11).

Bulb & Blossom meeting set Monday

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

The Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club will hold its next meeting at 6 p.m. April 12 at the home of Dean Deshotel. There will be a program “Shrubs for Lasting Beauty.” For more information call 580-1213.