News

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 4 Darrion T. Evans, 28, 1300 block of Statesman Rd., Opelousas. Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Justin A. Jean, 38, 700 block of Ballard Lane, Opelousas.

Free show on LSUE website features Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, Laughs, Jokes and Storytelling

Laughs, Jokes and Storytelling (LJS), a popular on-line television podcast hosted by veteran New York comedians Mark Riccadonna (Live at Gotham) and Richie Byrne (The Dr. Oz Show) is coming to the LSUE Performing Arts Series from 6 to 7 p.m.

News notes

Bulb & Blossom meeting set Monday The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club will be at 6 p.m. Monday hosted by Fran Guillory. The meeting will take place at the Methodist Fellowship Hall.

Documentary explores Cajun identity

The origin and evolution of “Cajun” identity is a complex issue – and hotly debated by some. In the documentary film “Finding Cajun,” filmmaker Nathan Rabalais presents a critical and historically informed perspective.

Family keeps tradition alive of fishing Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on March 1

From The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Shamona Alfred kept alive a March 1 family tradition Monday when she loaded up her car and family in Lafayette and drove to Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge, managed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF).

Acadia Parish School Board fails to renew contract with DS Bus South

Citing communications and cost concerns, the Acadia Parish School Board voted Monday to seek proposals for student bus transportation instead of renewing the contract with the current provider.

Winter storm proves need for new water meters

The recent winter storm experienced throughout Louisiana and Texas and the lack of availability of water in such conditions came only one week following the Basile town council’s meeting about the community’s water meters.

Speech standards must be applied the same to all

I was once fired by an employer because they did not like the way that I tweeted. They had no problem with the way that other people at this same enterprise tweeted, they just didn’t like my own flavor of rhetorical panache.

So far, Biden is all gloom and no sunshine

Say what you will about the personal and political failings of Donald Trump, at least he was an optimist. Along with being a cheerleader for America, he talked positively, sometimes when he shouldn’t have, and he could always see the sunshine. President Biden is the exact opposite.

Freeze damage to crops, livestock, crawfish assessed

The LSU AgCenter is surveying agricultural producers to estimate damage totals resulting from last month’s freezing weather. The recent freezing weather came just as farmers were getting back on their feet from last year’s disastrous hurricane season.