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From left are KVPI General Manager Mark Layne, Heritage Manor activity director and Rotarian Pat Duplechin, and Rotary President Bob Manuel. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Swamp Pop defined a generation in South Louisiana

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

What do alligators, big blue diamonds, and red wine have in common? They are all subjects of songs from a musical genre known as Swamp Pop that defined a generation in South Louisiana. Mark Layne, the general manager of KVPI in Ville Platte, presented a history of the music at Tuesday’s (Feb.

Hate to say it, but AOC is right about this one

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

If you listen to some right-wing pundits, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is running a smuggling ring across the southern border. Far be it from me to defend La Cortez, but I find the misrepresentations from those who think there is a Constitution-free zone in this country to be annoying.

Why so much vulgar and crude language in Louisiana?

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

It would seem that the use of uncouth swear words have become a way of description throughout the Bayou State, as well as across the country, from the president on down in recent years.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Feb. 26 Thomas Lee Guilbeau, Jr., 30, 100 block of Sarah Drive, Sunset. Carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Arrested by Sunset Police.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Feb. 25 Kerrie Don Semaire, 50, 1100 block of Hayward Street, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Feb. 24 Gracen Watley, 30, 1600 block of Lawrence, Opelousas. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Monday, Feb. 24 2:10 a.m. Caller in the 1000 block of North 2nd said he heard gun shots fired. 4:03 a.m. Caller in the 500 block of Acadian Village reported a disturbance in progress. 6:32 a.m. Caller in the area of 12th said a subject is walking his dog and heard a subject yelling. 6:40 a.m.

Kelbe Deshawn Jordan

Man pistol-whipped in attempted dog robbery

Harlan Kirgan

Monday, February 24, 2025

Two Opelousas men are accused of pistol-whipping a man in attempt to rob a resident of his dog, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. Deputies responded to an unknown medical complaint on Nap Lane near Opelousas on Oct. 15.

John William Modler Jr.

Man charged with cyberstalking a nun

Harlan Kirgan

Monday, February 24, 2025

A 57-year-old Maryland man is charged with felony cyberstalking of a Catholic nun, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. Arrested was John William Modler Jr., 57, of the 3100 block of West Springs Drive, Ellicott, Maryland.

Henry L. Comeaux

Sheriff: Cocaine valued at $133.8K seized in bust

Harlan Kirgan

Monday, February 24, 2025

A 64-year-old Opelousas man was busted with a variety of drugs including cocaine with an estimated street value of $133,800, according to St Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. St.