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Cutline: Brayden Blanchard stands next to sugarcane plants on crossing carts at the LSU AgCenter Sugar Research Station in St. Gabriel. Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter

Cutline: Brayden Blanchard stands next to sugarcane plants on crossing carts at the LSU AgCenter Sugar Research Station in St. Gabriel. Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter

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AgCenter researcher aims to improve crop through quantitative genetics

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
ST. GABRIEL — Growing up on a farm in St. Martinville, Brayden Blanchard knew he wanted to make a living doing something related to sugarcane — the crop his family has cultivated for five generations.

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Just a woman embracing her age

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
I turned 63 on Dec. 4. Unlike many women of my vintage, birthdays are a very public celebration in my house. It’s always been that way.

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Trump, Jesse James and redneck Louisiana

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The tough guy outlaw image. That’s how President Trump has often portrayed himself. He said on a number of occasions that he has been investigated “more than Jesse James,” and called the famous outlaw “a great bank robber.

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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign starts

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
While most people in Louisiana are enjoying the sights and sounds of the holiday season this year, impaired drivers get to hear the jingle-jangle of shiny, silver handcuffs as law enforcement agencies gear up for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

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St. Landry Parish warning residents of phone scam

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
St. Landry Parish Government has been alerted to a phone scam targeting local residents, particularly the elderly, using the Parish Government’s main phone line as the Caller ID. Scammers are demanding large sums of money under the threat of arrest.
From left, are Cedric Watson and Mark Ardoin. (Submitted photo)

From left, are Cedric Watson and Mark Ardoin. (Submitted photo)

Ardoin leads the next Zydeco Capital Jam at tourist center

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Accordion master Mark Ardoin leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. Since February 2019, the jam has welcomed seasoned zydeco musicians and newcomers to play in St.

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Christmas Parade of Lights today

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The Eunice Christmas Parade of Lights starts at 6 p.m. with 67 entries and 10 bands on the schedule. The parade, sponsored by the Eunice Chamber of Commerce, is a highlight of the Christmas season and draws hundreds of viewers to the city.
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser speaks at Monday’s regional summit on litter held at LSUE. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser speaks at Monday’s regional summit on litter held at LSUE. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Summit confronts state’s litter problem

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Some $91 million is spent cleaning up litter in Louisiana every year, according to Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, who highlighted a eight-parish regional summit on litter Monday at LSUE.

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City seeks state grant to enlarge dog pound

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The City of Eunice is seeking a $50,000 grant to expand the dog pound. The Board of Aldermen approved the application for the Louisiana Government Assistance Program grant at its Tuesday meeting. Mayor Scott Fontenot said, “A couple years ago, we built a new facility with the same grant.
The Eunice Food Bank annual Food Drive was held Tuesday. Many volunteers were on hand ‘giving a hand.’ The early morning volunteers at the food bank included, the Rev. Heath McWilliams, left, David Guillory, Mary Ann Guillory, director; Jean Vige, Harry Reed, Tina Thomas, Darilyn Ardoin and Ron Driggs. (Photos by Myra Miller)

The Eunice Food Bank annual Food Drive was held Tuesday. Many volunteers were on hand ‘giving a hand.’ The early morning volunteers at the food bank included, the Rev. Heath McWilliams, left, David Guillory, Mary Ann Guillory, director; Jean Vige, Harry Reed, Tina Thomas, Darilyn Ardoin and Ron Driggs. (Photos by Myra Miller)

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Eunice Food Bank Food Drive collections down from last year

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive was held Tuesday from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. at 2101 West Ash. There was 3.5 tons collected of food according to Mary Ann Guillory, director at the food bank, and about 45 volunteers on hand throughout the day.