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Chataignier police chief gets raise

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 23, 2024
The Chataignier Village Council meeting, held Aug. 19 devolved into free-for-all discussions on topics ranging from pay raises for the chief of police and the village clerk to security concerns over the drug rehabilitation center located in the village.

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Ville Platte, Basile to receive grants to fight blighted properties

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 23, 2024
The City of Ville Platte has been awarded $500,000 and the Town of Basile is to get $250,000 to help clean up blighted properties. Both grants are through the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) program. Approved by Gov.
Early morning temperatures in the low 70s last week made riding a bicycle comfortable. This bicycle rider was on East Vine Street at about 7 a.m. Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Early morning temperatures in the low 70s last week made riding a bicycle comfortable. This bicycle rider was on East Vine Street at about 7 a.m. Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Morning rider

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 23, 2024
Early morning temperatures in the low 70s last week made riding a bicycle comfortable. This bicycle rider was on East Vine Street at about 7 a.m. Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
Dr. Nancy Sorensen, LSUE chancellor, speaks at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Dr. Nancy Sorensen, LSUE chancellor, speaks at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Chancellor: Enrollment up at LSUE

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 23, 2024
LSUE Chancellor Nancy Sorenson says she is super excited about what LSUE has been doing, where the college has been and has come, and what the university has accomplished last year.
Liz Murrill speaks to reporters after qualifying for the 2023 election for Louisiana attorney general. (Matthew Perschall/Louisiana Illuminator)

Liz Murrill speaks to reporters after qualifying for the 2023 election for Louisiana attorney general. (Matthew Perschall/Louisiana Illuminator)

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Murrill: ‘Democrats have their facts wrong’ on abortion ban exceptions

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Friday, August 23, 2024
Republican Attorney General Liz Murrill came out in defense of Louisiana’s abortion ban Wednesday, saying on social media that “Democrats have their facts wrong.” Her remarks drew an immediate and sharp rebuke from one of the state’s leading abortion rights advocates.
Council member Mildred Thierry. (File photo)

Council member Mildred Thierry. (File photo)

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Parish Council reconsiders public hearing procedure

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 23, 2024
Public hearings have recently extended the meeting time by about two hours for the St. Landry Parish Council. “I think it has become necessary that we consider putting something into place where we don’t deal with more than four ordinances per meeting,” said Council member Mildred Thierry.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 22, 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. 22 Logan Kalup Brown, 31, 4700 block of Prairie Ronde Highway, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Aug. 21 Clint Stout, 42, 1400 block of West Oak, Eunice. Theft.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Aug. 21 12:42 a.m. Railroad signal is malfunctioning at North 8th. Union Pacific is notified. 9:56 a.m. Down behind the EJHS building in regards to a vehicle that is blocking the drive.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, August 22, 2024
CDA meeting set for Monday Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 208 “Back from Summer” meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday in the Jeanmard Hall on North 3rd Street. Current members are urged to attend and bring a non-perishable food item to assist in re-stocking the Eunice Food Bank.