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Solar farm complaint countered

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 9, 2024
A complaint that a solar farm in the Plaisance area lowered property values was countered by Parish President Jessie Bellard. “The property values in those areas have gone up,” he said about the land changing from farm to commercial assessments.
The old Moosa Memorial Hospital continues to disappear as demolition work progresses. St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard explained at a Parish Council meeting Wednesday the next big piece of the building to be razed is the two-story section. A building with about 13,000 square feet is to be retained and refurbished for office space, he said. Metal extracted from the building is being sold to recyclers and other material is being used on parish roads, Bellard said. The cleared property will be aucti

The old Moosa Memorial Hospital continues to disappear as demolition work progresses. St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard explained at a Parish Council meeting Wednesday the next big piece of the building to be razed is the two-story section. A building with about 13,000 square feet is to be retained and refurbished for office space, he said. Metal extracted from the building is being sold to recyclers and other material is being used on parish roads, Bellard said. The cleared property will be aucti

Hospital demolition

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 9, 2024
The old Moosa Memorial Hospital continues to disappear as demolition work progresses. St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard explained at a Parish Council meeting Wednesday the next big piece of the building to be razed is the two-story section.
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple speaks at the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana candidate’s forum April 27, 2023, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple speaks at the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana candidate’s forum April 27, 2023, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

Legislators giving second look at auto insurance

(not verified)
Friday, August 9, 2024
With Louisiana residents facing sky-high auto insurance premiums, state lawmakers are scrutinizing a state law that many say has prevented full transparency in jury trials on personal injury cases.
Janice Fruge Leitko

Janice Fruge Leitko

Janice Fruge Leitko

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 8, 2024
With the deep sorrow that accompanies tremendous love, the family of Janice Frugé Leitko announces that she passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the age of 75. On Saturday, Aug. 17 the doors will open at 8 a.m.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 8, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Aug. 7 Jason Pousson, 43, 200 block of South 12th, Eunice. Bench warrant for St. Landry Parish. Kaleb May, 29, 600 block of Reed, Eunice.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 8, 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, Aug. 8 Benny Bradley Jr., 22, 1000 block of West Bellevue, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by Opelousas Police.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 8, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Aug. 7 1:33 a.m. Suspicious person near Maple Avenue Pharmacy. 2:05 a.m. Suspicious subject near North Vivian and Hwy. 190. 2:59 a.m. Suspicious person near Vivian and Hwy. 190. 7:08 a.m.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 8, 2024
EMTL fall registration set The Eunice Men’s Tennis League (EMTL) will begin its 2024 fall season league on Aug. 19. Registration is underway through Aug. 12 at the law office of Terry Hoychick, 141 South 6th, Eunice. Dues are $30. Captains’ meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at Hoychick’s office.

A defense of JD Vance from a childless woman

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
I am what JD Vance would have called a single cat lady. Actually, I don’t have, nor do I particularly like, cats. I am more along the lines of a single black Lab lady, or a single bearded dragon lady. But the label still matches my civil status.

College football now is all about the money

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Football for the college ranks is a matter of a few weeks away. Are you fired up? Can you hardly wait? (Yawn….). So what will we soon have?