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Louisiana has least affordable, least efficient coal plant in region

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Friday, July 26, 2024
Utility companies in Louisiana saddled in- and out-of-state customers with $340 million in unnecessary costs over the past three years by choosing to run outdated, inefficient coal plants when cleaner, more affordable energy sources were available, according to a recent study an environmental group...

Fiscal abyss for parish public schools?

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 26, 2024
A proposal for student and facility planning from a demographer prompted a discussion about the St. Landry Parish public school system spiraling into a fiscal abyss. “We run a lot of schools. We run more schools than are necessary,” said School Board President Mary Ellen Donatto.
State Supreme Court Associate Justice James Genovese speaks to the Eunice Rotary Club on Wednesday at LSUE. Genovese, of Opelousas, is in his final days on the court and his next job is president of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

State Supreme Court Associate Justice James Genovese speaks to the Eunice Rotary Club on Wednesday at LSUE. Genovese, of Opelousas, is in his final days on the court and his next job is president of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Genovese briefs Rotarians on State Supreme Court operations

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 26, 2024
Outgoing State Supreme Court Associate Justice James Genovese briefed Eunice Rotary Club members on the operation of the state’s highest court. Genovese also explained that St. Landry Parish is being divided between two Supreme Court districts to make way for a second majority Black district.
Lila Thomas LeBlanc

Lila Thomas LeBlanc

Lila Thomas LeBlanc

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 25, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lila Thomas LeBlanc, who peacefully departed this life on July 24, 2024, at the age of 95, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Lila was born on July 22, 1929, to James and Ida Sprague Thomas. A Chapel Service will be held at 2 p.m.
Elva "Elvie" Mae Guidry Miller

Elva "Elvie" Mae Guidry Miller

Elva "Elvie" Mae Guidry Miller

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 25, 2024
From her first ray of light (Saturday, February 3, 1934) to her fading glow (Wednesday July 24, 2024), Elva Mae (“Elvie”) Guidry Miller’s four score and ten’s (90) life was full.
Joseph Berchman Andrepont Sr.

Joseph Berchman Andrepont Sr.

Joseph Berchman Andrepont, Sr.

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Joseph Berchman Andrepont, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at the age of 82. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Father Mario Rasonabe Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery.
Frederick Charles Soileau

Frederick Charles Soileau

Frederick Charles Soileau

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Frederick Charles Soileau, 81, was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend to all. He was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Stinnett Soileau, his parents Woodrow Soileau and Isabelle Olivier Soileau; Joseph Soileau, Brent Soileau, and Mervin Soileau; Belva Soileau and Lucy Soileau Miller.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, July 25, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, July 24 Lindsey Dupre, 38, 100 block of Armide, Eunice. Probation warrant. Johnny Buxton, 29, 400 block of Dupre, Eunice. Probation warrant.