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The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development hosted its annual State of the Parish luncheon on March 6. From left, are speakers Beau Petitjean, Acadia Parish Police Jury president, Delo Hebert, Acadia Parish School Board president, and Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson with Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development CEO Elizabeth Miller. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/The Crowley Post-Signal)

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development hosted its annual State of the Parish luncheon on March 6. From left, are speakers Beau Petitjean, Acadia Parish Police Jury president, Delo Hebert, Acadia Parish School Board president, and Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson with Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development CEO Elizabeth Miller. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/The Crowley Post-Signal)

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Acadia Parish leaders chart future

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
How to fund a proposed regional juvenile detention facility, the future of the parish’s smaller schools and whether or not a home rule charter would be a right fit for the parish were just a few of the topics of discussion at the “State of the Parish” luncheon.
Mike Nichols

Mike Nichols

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Carbon dioxide pipeline danger explained

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
A pipeline that runs through Eunice poses a danger as if it is used to transport massive amounts of carbon dioxide, according to a speaker at Tuesday’s Eunice city council meeting. Mike Nichols, of the Louisiana CO2 Alliance, reframed injection wells as hazardous disposal sites.

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Former Eunice woman hurt in crash

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Josh Fontenot, a graduate of Sacred Heart and former head football coach of Southside High School, along with his family were involved in a crash on Mardi Gras. According to The Advocate, “The family was traveling on Interstate 10 near Iowa about 3:30 p.m.

It’s not easy balancing the federal budget

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
President Trump is trying to reduce federal spending by firing people. That is not likely to be very effective because the payroll is a relatively small part of the federal budget (about 7%).

In Italy, Trump gets respect

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
I write this from my hotel room, a two-minute walk from the Colosseum. My trip to Rome has been planned for months, and I looked forward to it with anticipation since well before Christmas.

Must we all speak English in America?

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Should America have one official language-English? The president says yes, and asserts that a single shared language “is the core of a unified, cohesive society that serves to streamline communication and empowers new citizens to achieve the American dream.” Who could argue with those goals?
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, March 12 Reginald Thomas, 60, 300 block of West Bacciochi, Eunice. Introduction of contraband, possession of Schedule II. Courtney Allen, 29, 300 block of Benoit, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, March 10 The Eunice Police Department provided new police log reports. There were 18 traffic stops between the hours of 2 a.m. until 10 p.m. Officer D. Spears 9:03 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 12, 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, March 12 Wayne Anthony Bolden Jr., 36, 100 block of Railroad Ave, Port Barre. Bench warrant. Arrested by St.