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Vermilion Voyage planned in March

Lafayette Travel and the Bayou Vermilion District have partnered to create the Vermilion Voyage on March 22-25, a three-day overnight paddle down the Bayou Vermilion launching from the Acadiana Park Nature Station to Palmetto Island State Park.

Helping anyway we can

Since 1975, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) has made it our mission to serve our diverse business membership by working towards the singular goal of fostering a climate for economic growth by consistently championing the principles of free enterprise.

Energy dominance without sacrificing safety

Contrary to recent misleading reports, neither the Department of the Interior nor our agency, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, is weakening offshore safety or environmental rules.

Woman claims Ville Platte Police forced her to strip, put her in closet

A woman claims in a suit that Ville Platte Police forced her to strip and held her in a closet for two days. The lawsuit was filed Jan. 8 against the City of Ville Platte was filed in the Western District Court of Louisiana by local attorney Tony Dupre on behalf of Latasha Pleasant.

Bourque corrects salary report

Fallout from the arrest of a teacher at Monday night’s meeting of the Vermilion Parish School Board has led to inquiries into the salaries of various parish school superintendents.

Outdoor issues face legislators

Although they don’t always end up being debated inside Louisiana’s Capitol building, issues that capture the attention of hunters and anglers are constantly under review in ways both big and small, according to the chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee. State Rep.

Diana Guillory Craven

Diana Guillory Craven, age 67, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. No burial arrangements have been made. Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice is in charge of the arrangements.

Glenn M. Durbin

Glenn M. Durbin DECEMBER 28, 1950 – JANUARY 18, 2018 EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Glenn M. Durbin announces his passing on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 at the Acadian Medical Center at the age of 67. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Monday, Jan.

Etienne Boone, Sr.

Etienne Boone Sr. passed away on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, at the age of 80. He was born Aug. 28, 1937. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Chataignier. Burial will follow at St. Louis Cemetery in Eunice. Rev. Gary Mitchell will officiate.

Marie Elsie Frey

Marie Elsie Leger Frey passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, at the age of 92. A Funeral Service was held on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. She was born on Oct. 10, 1925. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pastor Chris Frye will officiate.