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Central Middle School welcomes new principal

Dr. Chastity L. Wilson officially took her post as principal at Central Middle School on Nov. 4. She arrives from Opelousas Junior High School where she served as principal. Wilson was principal at the junior high campus for the past five years. Dr.

St. Landry Parish early education state accountability scores released

Early childhood education data was released by the Louisiana State Department of Education on Nov. 5. In September of 2018, the St. Landry Parish Board acquired Head Start in order to provide greater opportunity and quality education through a Tier I curriculum for all students of St.

Catholic priest was right to deny Biden communion

Whenever a Catholic runs or is nominated for public office, he or she has to endure a now-familiar vetting process revolving around one thing: abortion rights.

Driving an ‘underwater’ car is no fun

What’s the best car on the road? One that’s paid off. That’s what my father loves to say. Regrettably, too many Americans aren’t heeding his advice. What’s worse is that they’re taking on “underwater” loans that far exceed their cars’ value.

Fees increased at Eunice meeting

Ordinances raising application and permit and inspection fees were approved at the Eunice Board of Aldermen’s meeting Tuesday. The meeting was about 30 minutes long and included mostly housekeeping actions by the city Board.

Local elections will drive turnout

When voters head to the polls to complete the runoff process this weekend, many of them will select individuals to help manage their parishes and cities.

Tribute planned Saturday for Gerry McGee

A tribute to legendary guitarist Gerry McGee is planned from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church on Park Avenue in Eunice. McGee, who grew up in Eunice, died while on a solo tour in Japan on Oct. 12. He was 81 years old.

2nd arrest made in Shell station shooting

A second person has been arrested in the Oct. 26 shooting at the Shell station on U.S. 190. Jamarr Ross, 24, 500 block of Fuselier, Eunice, is charged with attempted first-degree murder and possession of firearm or carrying a concealed weapon by a felon. On Nov.

Voting Saturday; more than 7,500 early ballots cast

There were 7,549 votes cast in early voting in St. Landry Parish ahead of Saturday’s election. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. That compares to 4,092 early votes cast in the November 2015 election — an 84% increase in early voting this year compared to four years ago.

Veterans Day is reminder of service

Honoring those who have served and are serving the military resonated at the Veterans Day ceremony held at VFW Post 8971 on Monday. Guest speaker state Rep. Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, said, “It is because of their dedication and sacrifice that we celebrate Veterans Day.