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DOTD announces road projects

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that beginning Monday construction will begin on an $2.4 million project on La. 3174 and La. 3173 from La. 105 to U.S. 190 in St. Landry Parish.
Horace Trahan

Horace Trahan

Jam with Horace Trahan at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Accordionist, songwriter and singer Horace Trahan returns to lead 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. Trahan was one of the first musicians to kick off the monthly jam series in 2019, its debut season.
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys on Oct. 14 during the 2023 Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette. (Photo by David Simpson)

Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys on Oct. 14 during the 2023 Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette. (Photo by David Simpson)

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles 50th anniversary celebration music schedule released

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles announced the music lineup for the 50th annual three-day free Cajun and Zydeco music festival, which will take place Oct. 11 and Oct. 13 at Girard Park in Lafayette.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said Monday she will ask a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit parents have brought to stop a new state law that requires the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom. (Piper Hutchinson/Louisiana Illuminator)

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said Monday she will ask a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit parents have brought to stop a new state law that requires the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom. (Piper Hutchinson/Louisiana Illuminator)

Judge asked to toss lawsuit against Ten Commandments law

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said Monday she will ask a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit parents have brought to stop a new state law that requires the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom.
The Spring Into Summer Classic Car & Truck Show was held Saturday on 2nd Street and Park Avenue on Saturday. The The Best of Show winner was Mike Lanclos from Sulphur and his full custom gold and root beer 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. Show organizer Mark Denette said 186 vehicles were registered for the show of vehicle that had to be at 1985 models are older. Turn to Page 5 for additional photos. (Submitted photo)

The Spring Into Summer Classic Car & Truck Show was held Saturday on 2nd Street and Park Avenue on Saturday. The The Best of Show winner was Mike Lanclos from Sulphur and his full custom gold and root beer 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. Show organizer Mark Denette said 186 vehicles were registered for the show of vehicle that had to be at 1985 models are older. Turn to Page 5 for additional photos. (Submitted photo)

Spring Into Summer Classic Car & Truck Show

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The Spring Into Summer Classic Car & Truck Show was held Saturday on 2nd Street and Park Avenue on Saturday. The The Best of Show winner was Mike Lanclos from Sulphur and his full custom gold and root beer 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
James Genovese.

James Genovese.

Genovese president’s pay is more than his predecessor

(not verified)
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
James Genovese, a former Louisiana Supreme Court justice with no higher education experience, will make $350,000 as president of Northwestern State University — $61,000 more than his predecessor Marcus Jones, who has worked in higher education for nearly two decades.
Todd Fontenot, LSU AgCenter Crawfish Agent, talked to the Crowley Lions Club recently, explaining the problems crawfish farmers across the state experienced in the wake of last summers drought. Fontenot was introduced by Program Chair Patti Lawrence. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Todd Fontenot, LSU AgCenter Crawfish Agent, talked to the Crowley Lions Club recently, explaining the problems crawfish farmers across the state experienced in the wake of last summers drought. Fontenot was introduced by Program Chair Patti Lawrence. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Drought severely impacted crawfish

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The Louisiana crawfish industry has grown and changed drastically in the past 20 years, but this past year producers experienced “unprecedented conditions.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Aug. 6 Rachel Daigle, 51, 2600 block of Prudhomme Road, Eunice. Probation warrant. Kari Fields, 38, 500 block of South 7th, Eunice. Probation warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Aug. 6 5:27 a.m. Wreck at Bobcat and Hwy. 190 involving a 18 wheeler and pck up truck. No injuries, road blockage reported. 6:47 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, August 7, 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. Wednesday, Aug. 7 Barrett Luke Leblanc, 46, 200 block of Mills Street, Scott. Battery of a dating partner, aggravated assault upon a dating partner.