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Bobby Hanks, third from right, owner of Supreme Rice, speaks to a delegation of state officials participating in an economic tour of Acadia Parish recently. From left are, Rep. Chance Henry; Sen. Bob Hensgens; Danny Nugier, vice president of operations, Supreme Rice; Paul Hundley, assistant to Rep. Phillip DeVillier; Taylor Henry, director of business development and events, Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development; Rep. Ryan Bourriaque; Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives

Bobby Hanks, third from right, owner of Supreme Rice, speaks to a delegation of state officials participating in an economic tour of Acadia Parish recently. From left are, Rep. Chance Henry; Sen. Bob Hensgens; Danny Nugier, vice president of operations, Supreme Rice; Paul Hundley, assistant to Rep. Phillip DeVillier; Taylor Henry, director of business development and events, Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development; Rep. Ryan Bourriaque; Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives

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Legislators tour key industries

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Friday, February 21, 2025
CROWLEY — State Rep. Chance Henry recently hosted an insightful economic tour with Louisiana Speaker of the House Rep. Phillip DeVillier, District 41, highlighting the vital industries that drive the region’s economy.
What started at a missing person case on Feb. 17 a search of the Eunice City Lake is now a murder case. Irving Cisneros Arguelles, 24, 210 Narcisse Lacour Road, Lawtell, is charged with firstd-degree murder, simple arson and obstruction of justice.

What started at a missing person case on Feb. 17 a search of the Eunice City Lake is now a murder case. Irving Cisneros Arguelles, 24, 210 Narcisse Lacour Road, Lawtell, is charged with firstd-degree murder, simple arson and obstruction of justice.

Missing person case is now a murder case

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 21, 2025
What started at a missing person case on Feb. 17 a search of the Eunice City Lake is now a murder case. Irving Cisneros Arguelles, 24, 210 Narcisse Lacour Road, Lawtell, is charged with firstd-degree murder, simple arson and obstruction of justice.
Since June 2024 there has been public discussions about how much the parish government should pay for the building at 306 W. Landry St., Opelousas. The issue was apparently settled at Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting. The building is shown in a July 2024 photo.

Since June 2024 there has been public discussions about how much the parish government should pay for the building at 306 W. Landry St., Opelousas. The issue was apparently settled at Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting. The building is shown in a July 2024 photo.

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Council settles clerk’s request

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 21, 2025
A question about how much the St. Landry Parish Government should pay the clerk of court for record storage in a building the clerk owns in Opelousas seems to be settled. The Parish Council approved Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux’s request for funding at its meeting on Wednesday in Opelousas.
David Allen, chief of staff for State Sen. Heather Cloud, was the speaker Wednesday at the Rotary Club meeting. Allen was a guest of Dwight Jodon. (Photo by Myra Miller)

David Allen, chief of staff for State Sen. Heather Cloud, was the speaker Wednesday at the Rotary Club meeting. Allen was a guest of Dwight Jodon. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Sen. Cloud’s chief of staff touts senator’s legislative successes

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Friday, February 21, 2025
David Allen, chief of staff for State Sen. Heather Cloud, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Allen brought along with him Faith Kelly, an assistant to Cloud. Allen was the special guest of Rotarian Dwight Jodon. Allen said he is pleased to serve St.
Gov. Jeff Landry makes private school funding a priority for public funds in his latest budget proposal. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

Gov. Jeff Landry makes private school funding a priority for public funds in his latest budget proposal. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

Landry’s budget funds private education

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Friday, February 21, 2025
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Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Feb. 19 Victor Jordan, 20, 100 block of Boudreaux, Eunice. Aggravated battery of a dating partner, probation warrant. Logan Thibodeaux, 31, 2100 block of Dudley, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Feb. 19 5:51 a.m. Caller in the 1400 block of West Peach said someone is trying to get into the back door or window. 7:42 a.m. Traffic stop at 4th and Hwy. 190. 11:29 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
Thursday, February 20, 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. Thursday, Feb. 20 Jamarr Lerenz Ross, 29, 100 block of Wildflower Lane, Church Point. Theft of a firearm. Arrested by Eunice Police.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Rotary Club seeks nominations The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2024 Citizen of the Year Award.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill speaks at a Nov. 29, 2023, news conference at the Superdome in New Orleans. (Photo by Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill speaks at a Nov. 29, 2023, news conference at the Superdome in New Orleans. (Photo by Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

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Murrill takes on New Orleans ‘sanctuary city’ policy, murder sentences

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Attorney General Liz Murrill has gone to federal court to end what she and other Republican state leaders consider “sanctuary city” policies in New Orleans. She is also lobbing criticism for what she considers are reduced criminal sentences in murder cases.