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After Saudi visit freedom is appreciated

Like millions of Americans, I often took my incredible freedoms for granted — until I visited Saudi Arabia. For years, I’ve done marketing communications work for technology companies. Four years ago, a client asked me if I was interested in joining her on a project in the kingdom.

Did you know? Court may order temporary restraining order if danger is present

Upon good cause shown in an ex parte proceeding, the court may enter a temporary restraining order, without bond, as it deems necessary to protect from abuse the petitioner, any minor children, or any person alleged to be incompetent,.

Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys to be honored at Fred’s

One of Mamou’s native sons is returning home, where his career playing music began three decades ago, to be inducted into the Fred’s Lounge Wall of Fame.

Carville analyzes national election poll

A new national survey finds that Democrats hold a 12-point lead over Republicans in 72 battleground districts that will decide control of the U.S. House in the midterm elections.

Tourism chief Nungesser touts initiatives

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser is no stranger to tourism in St. Landry Parish and on Thursday he touted his department’s initiatives in a presentation to the St. Landry Chamber of Commerce’s Lunch and Learn series. Celeste Gomez, St.

Early voting points to November turnout reaching 60%

Early voting numbers are leading Cheryl Milburn, St. Landry Parish registrar of voters, to predict the turnout for the Nov. 6 election may be as high as 60 percent. As of Friday afternoon, there had been 316 votes cast in Eunice and 2,047 placed in Opelousas.

Trick or Treat downtown is Wednesday

The sixth annual Trick or Treat will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday beginning at corner of Laurel Avenue and South 2nd Street. There will be booths along the way with goodies and activities for children. Children, age 12 and under, must wear costumes, and must be accompanied by an adult.

Eunice leaders start 
planning process

About 40 Eunice leaders began the process that may lead to a comprehensive plan for the city at a meeting at Acadian Medical Center, according to Bill Rodier, executive director of the St. Landry Parish Economic Development.

Pamela LeJeune Deville

Funeral services for Pamela LeJeune Deville, 51, were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2018, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Entombment followed in the St. Paul Mausoleum

Kent Guidry

Kent Guidry Sept. 3, 1956 – Oct. 24, 2018 EUNICE — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Kent Guidry announces his passing on October 24, 2018, in the comfort of his home at the age of 62. A Celebration of Life was celebrated at 3:00 p.m.