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The road that opened the last frontier

In early 1949 people were talking again about finally building a road to Pecan Island, the isolated chenier south of Abbeville, but nobody was taking bets that it would actually happen.

Lafayette man charged in armed robbery at Cankton

A 26-year-old Lafayette man has been charged in the armed robbery of two subjects outside the Cankton Country Bar located at 126 Billeaux Road in Cankton on May 31.

Sheriff: Opelousas deputy city marshal woke up in bad mood, punched wife twice

An Opelousas deputy city marshal woke up on bad mood on Wednesday and punched his common law wife twice in the face, St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said in a news release. Michael Potter, 51, of the 100 block of Audrey Avenue, Port Barre, surrendered at the St.

Basile burglary suspect wounded

A fourth suspect in a burglary in the 1000 block of Easy Street of Basile is being sought. The burglary occurred about 2 a.m. June 10. Evangeline Parish Sheriff Eddie Soileau said in a news release, “A male subject identified as Bailey Richardson entered the home through a bedroom window.

Port Barre man cited for illegal deer hunting

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Port Barre man for alleged deer hunting violations on May 31 in St. Landry Parish. Agents cited Chaz E.

Iota Volunteer Fire Department dedicates new truck

The Iota Volunteer Fire Department held a dedication ceremony June 10 for its new rescue truck. The ceremony was held at the Volunteer Fire Department on South First Street, and the community was invited to attend.

More security now needed at Vermilion school meetings

Security has now tripled at Vermilion Parish School Board meetings over the last five years. Five years ago there was no need for security. Two years ago one security officer was added. At the next board meeting, there is expected to be three security officers on location.

Payment plan reached to fix tax error

A state tax error is costing St. Landry Parish Government $300,000 that it must pay to Grand Coteau in payments through February 2023. Video poker revenue that the state was supposed to send to the town of Grand Coteau ended up being paid to St.

Summer fun

The splash pad at the Fairgrounds was busy on Thursday as the children cooled off. The Fairgrounds pad and the Amy pad are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Photo by Myra Miller)

Parish finance officer may play lead role with Workforce Development Board

St. Landry Parish Government’s chief financial officer may play a lead role in the Workforce Development Board if the Parish Council gives its approval at its June 19 meeting.