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Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. Oct. 11 Stevie Wayne Rogers, 42, 500 block of Pearl Street, Eunice. Theft.

Police: Eunice man runs stop sign, leads high-speed chase that ends in jail

A Eunice man who ran a stop sign at Nimitz and U.S. 190 at about 11 a.m. Wednesday was pursued at speeds over 100 mph, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot.

Couple charged with child porn

A Lafayette Parish couple face multiple charges of crimes against children, according to a news release from the Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry.

Community journalism matters because communities matter

“Everything in this newspaper is important to someone.” It’s become something of a mantra for me in recent years. Weekly community newspapers are eclectic, to say the least. We publish photos of ribbons being cut at bakeries and donations being dropped off at local food pantries.

Ochsner picked to operate Teche Regional Medical Center

Ochsner Health System is slated to become the new operator of Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City at the start of 2019. The St. Mary Parish Hospital Service District 2 Board held a special meeting Tuesday at the Morgan City Court Building.

PUSH for peace

Hot or cold, rain or shine, the Crowley PUSH group has been traveling throughout Crowley praying for the city and the nation once a month.

Parish eyes business permitting

New businesses wishing to locate in Acadia Parish may have to present their operational plans to a “commission” before being permitted if members of the Police Jury get their way.

Groundbreaking held for Hanks Road in Duson

Duson – Mayor Johnny Thibodeaux, along with Duson Town Council members, welcomed a large crowd on Friday, Sept. 28, to the site of yet another community improvement project. Hosting the 10 a.m.

Village of Chataignier applies for grant to replace sewer lift station

CHATAIGNIER- During a special meeting last Thursday, the Chataignier Village Council responded to a pump that had gone out at the sewer lift station by adopting a resolution to apply for an emergency grant.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Oct. 10 Lashonda M. Matthews, 31, 400 block of East Cotton Street, Ville Platte. Domestic abuse battery, simple criminal damage to property. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department.