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Early Applications for École Saint-Landry’s fifth year opens on Nov. 15 and closes at 5 p.m. Jan. 1. (File photo)

French-immersion school lottery application now open - closes Jan. 1

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Early Applications for École Saint-Landry’s fifth year opens on Nov. 15 and closes at 5 p.m. Jan. 1. As with all public schools, École Saint-Landry will be free of charge to admitted students and free bus transportation will be available for all students.

Zydeco and Creole accordionist Brandon Ledet leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, north of Opelousas.

Brandon Ledet returns to Zydeco Capital Jam at Visitor Center

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Zydeco and Creole accordionist Brandon Ledet leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, north of Opelousas. The jam, open to all musicians and fans, celebrates zydeco music in its cradle – St. Landry Parish.

St. Landry Parish sales tax collections rose 6.8% in October

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

St. Landry Parish sales tax collections rose 6.8% in October compared to October 2023, according to statistics released Monday by the St. Landry Parish School Board tax division. The total through October were $86,338,727, up $5,469,184 over the same period in 2023.

An Acadia Parish courtroom was packed when the Acadia Parish Police Jury held a special meeting to introduce an ordinance to regulate ““sexually oriented businesses” in the unincorporated areas of the parish. The ordinance is in response to a proposed “swingers’ club” between Mowata and Branch. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Proposed ‘swingers’ club’ sparks ordinance

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Well over 100 citizens crowded into Courtroom A — “the big courtroom” — Monday night to discuss the proposed opening of a “swingers’ club” in rural Acadia Parish.

Donald Trump won a second term as president on Tuesday. (White House photo)

Trump, Fields elected

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Donald Trump won election as the 47th president of the United States and State Sen. Cleo Fields won election as U.S. representative for the 6th Congressional District, which includes Eunice, in Tuesday’s voting.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Nov. 5 James Andrus, 47, 300 block of East Peach, Eunice. DWI, careless operation.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Nov. 5 9:07 a.m. Lobby complaint in regards to an incident in the Walking Park. 9:37 a.m. Caller in the 500 block of College reported a suspicous subject. 9:43 a.m.

An F1 tornado tore through the meat preparation room of Rhea’s Specialty Meats and Smokehouse, located on the north side of U.S. 190 just west of Basile’s town limits at about 8 a.m. Tuesday. (Photo by Darrel Lejeune)

Tornado hits Rhea’s Specialty Meats and Smokehouse in Basile

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

An F1 tornado tore through the meat preparation room of Rhea’s Specialty Meats and Smokehouse, located on the north side of U.S. 190 just west of Basile’s town limits at about 8 a.m. Tuesday.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Nov. 4 Cailan Doran, 24, 600 block of North 2nd, Eunice. Probation warrant. Rebecca Faul, 66, 100 block of Lockfield Lane, Scott. Trespassing.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Nov. 4 7:06 a.m. Caller in the 200 block of Benoit said juveniles are at the bus stop and throwing rocks at her home. 8:59 a.m.