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U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson speaks at a town hall meeting in February 2023 in Opelousas. Since then, Johnson has become Speaker of the House and his district no longer includes St. Landry Parish. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Where do Mike Johnson’s conservative politics come from? Look to his Louisiana district.

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Friday, October 25, 2024

When Mike Johnson first ascended to become U.S. House speaker, his profile was so low that senators and foreign dignitaries had to turn to Google to figure out who he was. A year later, however, Johnson has grown into much more of the public figure the speaker is expected to be.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, October 24, 2024

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, Oct. 24 Kaiden Ray Joseph Lobrano, 19, 1000 block of N. 4th Street, Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, October 24, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Oct. 22 Kaiden Lobrano, 19, 1000 block of North 4th, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, October 24, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Oct. 23 12:24 a.m. Caller said she is trying to close a door and there is a subject passed out on the bathroom floor. 12:45 a.m. Subject causing a disturbance in the area of Berke Manuel Road. 8:27 a.m.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Anniversary concert at First United Methodist Church The dynamic duo of Timothy and Hosanna Noble will present a concert at the First United Methodist Church as part of the 130th anniversary celebration. The church is located at 501 S. 5th St., Eunice. The concert is to be held at 6 p.m.

St. Landry public school costs detailed in report

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

St. Landry Parish School Board members were presented with a spreadsheet of estimated costs to operate its school sites during a Board retreat on Saturday. The highest cost per student was at North Central High School at $16,754.99. There were 244 students at North Central.

St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste III, left, and School Board President Mary Ellen Donatto at Saturday’s Board retreat to discuss consolidation. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School futures outlined at School Board retreat

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

A few St. Landry Parish public schools will close and some will be repurposed if recommendations made during a School Board retreat are implemented. While most schools will not be changed, the fate of a few remains up in the air.

Candice Soileau of Eunice, at right, is getting ready to early vote at Eunice City Hall. Assisting her is Commissioner Cheryl Martin.

Early voting tops 1,000 in Eunice

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Early voting at the Eunice City Hall reached 1,042 at the end of voting on Tuesday. The voting includes the presidential contest between Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump. Early voting for the Nov.

Fall Into Downtown returning Saturday

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Fall Into Downtown will return for a third year Saturday in downtown Eunice. This year’s event features local bands and food trucks.

Belly Buddies, a non-profit organization, is the winner of the BBB Serving Acadiana Good Neighbor Award for non-profits. From left, are Brad Richard; Katie Richard, founder and executive director of Belly Buddies; Jennifer Fontenot and Jake Fontenot, board members of Belly Buddies. (Submitted photo)

Belly Buddies wins BBB Serving Acadiana Good Neighbor non-profit award

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Belly Buddies is the winner of the Better Business Bureau Serving Acadiana “Good Neighbor” Award for non-profits in Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin and Vermilion parishes. The event was held at La Pavillion at Parc Lafayette on Oct. 17.