News

Crime Stoppers offers anti-crime tips

St. Landry Crime Stoppers’ mission is to help solve and prevent crimes and is achieved by providing citizens with the tools they need to protect their neighborhoods, schools and families.

Staffs change at Acadia Parish newspapers

Some familiar faces have assumed new positions at three LSN newspapers in Acadia Parish. Also, Church Point News is bidding farewell to a long-time employee and editor. Carolyn Hart is retiring retiring as managing editor of the newspaper effective at the end of December.

School panels OKs telemedicine pilot program

By Harlan Kirgan Editor OPELOUSAS — A telemedicine pilot program operated by Opelousas General Health System at Arnaudville Elementary School has been approved by the School Board’s Executive Committee.

School pay raise plan takes shape

St. Landry Parish public school certified employees would get a $3,000 a year raise and non-certified employees would get a $2,000 annual raise if two tax proposals pass.

Resignations mount among legislators

By Jeremy Alford & Mitch Rabalais LaPolitics.com State Rep. Chris Broadwater, R-Hammond, is now the 10th member of the Louisiana Legislature to resign from his seat over the past two years, a historically high number as lawmakers reach the middle of this current term.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Dec. 20 05:10 Someone sleeping in silver Chevrolet two-door in the parking lot of DC’s. 05:44 Three of four barricades knocked over at Bobcat and Maple. 08:52 Theft in the 500 block of Ida.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. Dec. 20 Angel Gaspard, 41, 100 block of Julia Street, Eunice. Probation violation.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest

The following is an arrest reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dec. 21 Hank A. Darby, 23, 2900 block of Hwy 104, Opelousas. Two counts of possession of stolen things.

Mr. Carl James Anderson, Sr.

EUNICE-Funeral services for Mr. Carl James Anderson, Sr., 70, will be held on Friday, December 22, 2017 at 11:00 A. M. with the visitation beginning at 8:00 A. M. at New Zion Baptist Church in Eunice, LA. Burial will be in Eunice North Cemetery. Rev. Terry K.

Allen “Black’’ Monday, Jr.

EUNICE ~ Visitation for Allen “Black’’ Monday, Jr. will be from 8:00 am to 10:00 am with funeral services following at 10:00 am, Saturday, December 23, 2017 both at Frank Brothers Funeral Home in Eunice. Interment will follow at LA Funeral Services & Crematory with Rev. Jermain Tezeno officiating.