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Kayla Ardoin, 39, of Mamou, has been arrested in connection with the hit-and-run crash that killed Errol Deville, 55, of Eunice, on June 25.

Kayla Ardoin, 39, of Mamou, has been arrested in connection with the hit-and-run crash that killed Errol Deville, 55, of Eunice, on June 25.

Mamou woman arrested in fatal hit-and-run

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Kayla Ardoin, 39, of Mamou, has been arrested in connection with the hit-and-run crash that killed Errol Deville, 55, of Eunice, on June 25. Ardoin was arrested on July 1 by Louisiana State Police Troop I troopers. Ardoin is charged with felony hit-and-run driving.

Lessons learned in Italy about human dignity

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, July 3, 2025
When I’m in Italy, I tend to focus on all things Italian. I consume ridiculous quantities of pasta. I only drink Italian wines, although I did slip in a Bailey’s on the flight to Milan.

Celebrating our republic — if we can keep it

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Burgers on the grill, big-box store discounts and fireworks that rattle your windows — those are some great reasons why Americans love the Fourth of July.
Chef Karlos Knott of the Cajun Saucer in Arnaudville is crowned the 2025 King of Louisiana Seafood at the 18th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off held June 27 at The Harbor Center in Slidell. Knott is standing to the right of Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser. (Submitted photo)

Chef Karlos Knott of the Cajun Saucer in Arnaudville is crowned the 2025 King of Louisiana Seafood at the 18th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off held June 27 at The Harbor Center in Slidell. Knott is standing to the right of Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser. (Submitted photo)

Arnaudville chef is King of Louisiana Seafood

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, July 3, 2025
SLIDELL — Chef Karlos Knott of The Cajun Saucer in Arnaudville is the 2025 King of Louisiana Seafood beating 11 other chefs to win the 18th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off presented by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board.

Evangeline Parish farmer reelected Farm Bureau president

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, July 3, 2025
By Avery Davidson Louisiana Farm Bureau NEW ORLEANS — Richard Fontenot, a fourth-generation rice, soybean and crawfish farmer from Ville Platte, will serve a second term as president of Louisiana Farm Bureau.
Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Chair Nicholas Gerace, Outstanding Young Farm Woman Courtney Gerace and Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot. (Submitted photo)

Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Chair Nicholas Gerace, Outstanding Young Farm Woman Courtney Gerace and Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot. (Submitted photo)

St. Landry Parish woman awarded Farm Bureau honor

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, July 3, 2025
By Kristen Oaks-White Louisiana Farm Bureau NEW ORLEANS — A St. Landry Parish sugarcane and cattle producer is this year’s Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Outstanding Young Farm Woman.

Green energy accords signed

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Agreements with green energy providers were approved in a special St. Landry Parish Energy Board meeting on June 25 in Opelousas. The Energy Board is comprised of Parish Council members. Similar agreements were approved in Acadia Parish last week and on Monday.
The show will go on rain or shine... Peart says it has to be raining at 9 p.m. Friday for the fireworks show to be cancelled. Kenneth Peart, left, and Shorty Rougeau, a volunteer helper were preparing for the annual 4th of July event last week. (Photos by Myra Miller)

The show will go on rain or shine... Peart says it has to be raining at 9 p.m. Friday for the fireworks show to be cancelled. Kenneth Peart, left, and Shorty Rougeau, a volunteer helper were preparing for the annual 4th of July event last week. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Fourth of July fireworks show returns to Rec Complex

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, July 3, 2025
As Kenneth Peart, former mayor and expert pyrotechnist, says every year, “It will be bigger and better!” Peart is talking about the Fourth of July fireworks to begin at 9 p.m. Friday at the Recreational Complex on Sittig Road.
Terry Mae Guillory

Terry Mae Guillory

Terry Mae Guillory

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 3, 2025
EUNICE- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Terry Mae Guillory announces her passing on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the Acadian Medical Center in Eunice at the age of 67. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.