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Job opportunity

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
For all of the federal employees who have been relieved of employment with the federal government and would like to continue in the federal system you should give serious consideration to the armed forces.

‘Village of the Damned’ starring Sydney Sweeney

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
When I first saw “Village of the Damned,” I was 11 years old, staying up late to watch the Million Dollar Movie on our local ABC affiliate. It wasn’t a particularly scary film, but it did give me a moment’s pause, as much of a moment as an 11-year-old can spare for philosophizing.

Iran’s water crisis is a mirror and warning

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
I hate being right about things that only lead to disaster. It’s not flattering. It’s not vindicating. It’s just deeply, depressingly familiar. Right now, in July 2025, millions of Iranians are struggling to get clean water. Sanitation is collapsing under sweltering heat.

Vietnam veterans, Purple Heart recipients honored

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to honor both Vietnam veterans and Purple Heart recipients this week during the Vietnam Veterans of America National Convention and on National Purple Heart Day with the lighting of the Governor’s Mansion and the Crescent City Connection.

La. 358 to close for bridge repairs

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
La. 358 (Brigman Highway) between Scanlan Lane and Pitreville Highway will be closed at 9 a.m. Monday to 3 p.m. Aug. 14, weather permitting. The detour route will not be posted but will consist of La. 1108, La. 95 and La. 35. The closure is necessary to allow crews to perform bridge repairs.

Charlene Richard Mass set Monday

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The Charlene Richard Annual Death Anniversary Mass is set for Monday at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard. The rosary is set for 5:30 p.m. and the Mass will follow at 6 p.m. After Mass all are invited to the church hall for refreshments and fellowship.

New laws to tackle insurance costs are now in effect

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Six new Louisiana laws went into effect on Friday that are a part of the state’s push to lower the cost of insurance. The laws make significant changes across the state’s construction, insurance, contractor regulation, and traffic enforcement policies.
U.S. Rep. Ceo Fields speaks at a town hall on Tuesday at the Eunice City Council Chambers. At right is Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot. Attendance was at capacity for the event for the 6th Distirct representative. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

U.S. Rep. Ceo Fields speaks at a town hall on Tuesday at the Eunice City Council Chambers. At right is Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot. Attendance was at capacity for the event for the 6th Distirct representative. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Fields urges universal Head Start at town hall

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Universal Head Start starting for 2-year-olds would help produce productive citizens, said U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields at a town hall on Tuesday at the Eunice City Hall. “When you hear about this bill, you will say, oh, Cleo, that costs too much.
St. Landry Parish School Board member Mary Ellen Donatto listens to the budget presentation by Shaun Grantham, chief financial officer, at a Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Board member Mary Ellen Donatto listens to the budget presentation by Shaun Grantham, chief financial officer, at a Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board budget cuts likely

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
St. Landry Parish Superintendent Milton Batiste III stressed that the student count in the coming weeks is crucial to the district financial health. The initial budget presented to a Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday indicated the budget faces trimming, not in the thousands, but $7.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Aug. 5 Trevor Bertrand, 27, unknown address, Eunice. Warrant for St. Landry Parish.