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Ville Platte rice, soybean and crawfish farmer Richard Fontenot elected president of Louisiana Farm Bureau

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Richard Fontenot, a fourth-generation rice, soybean and crawfish farmer from Ville Platte, will serve as the 13th president of Louisiana Farm Bureau. Voting delegates from across the state elected Fontenot at the 102nd Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention at the New Orleans Marriott on Canal St.

Courthouse roofing job sparks suit

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

The St. Landry Parish Government has filed a lawsuit for compensation for water damage at the Courthouse it says happened due to a roofing project. The suit, filed June 18, names insurance companies Navigators Specialty Insurance Company and Great American Insurance Company.

Jerry Devillier performs at the 2010 Louisiana Folk Roots Heritage Day in Chicot State Park. (Photo by David Simpson)

Jerry Devillier honored as a ‘Louisiana Tradition Bearer’

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Jerry Devillier, of Eunice, is one of six individuals who will be honored in October as “Louisiana Tradition Bearers” during Louisiana Folklife Month. Devillier is noted as a Cajun harmonica player Devillier is to be honored Oct.

Higher Ed receives funding boost

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Louisiana’s colleges and universities are taking home millions for construction and other budget needs. It’s perhaps the last such funding boost before the loss of state tax revenue could slash a quarter of a billion dollars from their operations in the 2026-27 academic year.

Tri-Parish workforce dips by 535 in May

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

The Tri-Parish workforce took a rare dip in May by posting a loss of 535 jobs compared to the May 2023 count, according to date released Tuesday by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The workforce in May totaled 67,710, down 0.8% for the May 2023 total of 68,245.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 3, 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, July 3 Clifton J Kennerson Jr., 64, 900 block of Park Circle, Opelousas. Bench warrant, prohibited acts (2 counts), simple battery.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, July 2 Montana Brickley, 18, 1100 block of Gregg, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Jeramie Pitre, 46, 500 block of West Maple, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, July 2 5:01 a.m. Caller in the area of Acadia said she heard shots fired. 5:05 a.m. Everything is okay, streets are clear of no activity. 5:48 a.m.

The City of Eunice Fourth of July fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m. Thursday and last about 30 minutes at the Recreation Complex on Sittig Street. Gates open at 6 p.m. Parking is available on the gravel and grass areas. Parking is not allowed on Sittig Street or the north side of the complex. Fireworks, open fires and glass bottles are not permitted in the parking areas.

Eunice fireworks display is at 9 p.m. Thursday

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Barbara Jean Holmes Hardy

Myra Miller

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Barbara Jean Holmes Hardy passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the age of 75. A Mass Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at St. Augustine with Father Keenon Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Assumption Cemetery.