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One Acadiana earns international accreditation by the International Economic Development Council

One Acadiana has earned recognition as an Accredited Economic Development Organization, according to an announcement by Troy Wayman, president and CEO of One Acadiana and Jeff Finkle, president and CEO of The International Economic Development Council.

Churchill canvasses at UL Lafayette’s Hilliard paint more complete picture of complex man

As prime minster of Great Britain, Sir Winston Churchill helped Allied Forces win World War II. When he wasn’t making history, Churchill made art, 500-plus paintings that led the Royal Academy of Arts to name him an Honorary Academician Extraordinary in 1948.

Eunice Police believe shots traded near apartments

At least two people traded shots near the Sunrise Apartment complex Wednesday, according to Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot. Police received a call from someone in the 700 block of South Beulah at about 7:45 p.m. reporting about 15 shots being fired.

Parish Council budget sees end to borrowing

The St. Landry Parish Council approved a 2020 budget that provides a 5% pay raise for its employees at a special meeting Thursday in Opelousas. The raise is a first for about 100 employees in 12 to 15 years, according to Amanda Cain, finance director.

Mayor talks about expensive gas line issue after break

About two blocks on the north side of Laurel Avenue between 8th and 9th streets was evacuated after a gas line ruptured about 9:15 a.m. Thursday. There were no injuries reported in the incident.

Medical marijuana use in Louisiana is 
gaining momentum after 2016 legislation

Katie Corkern is a mother of three sons in Amite. One of her sons is Connor, 13, who has a birth defect in his brain. For most of his life, he has experienced between 50 to 200 seizures each day.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 24 Monique McKenzie, 30, 100 block of Vena Lane, Cankton.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 23 07:07 Subject in the 300 block of North 5th threw a chair at officers. Teaser drawn. Subject very combative. Will be followed to hospital. 07:25 Male at Sunrise covered license plate and headed to Highland.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 23 Michael Paul Manuel, 41, 300 block of North East Street, Eunice. Hit and run driving, driver’s license suspension - revocation and bench warrant. Kathleen Monique Ranton, 36, homeless. Probation violation hold.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 23 Webster Scott King, 34, 600 block of Melancon Street, Opelousas. Hold for Lafayette Parish. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Scotty Francis, 43, 100 Belizare Street, Carencro.