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Ten Commandments under attack in Louisiana

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
You just cannot keep Louisiana out of the national news. As Roseanne Roseannada used to say on Saturday Night Live: “It’s always something” Here in the Bayou State, there are happenings that stir up both interest and dismay from coast to coast.

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3 Church Point men linked to Acadia Parish burglaries, thefts

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies continue to close out burglary cases which have plagued various portions of the parish. According to Sheriff KP Gibson, numerous arrests along with a list of wanted persons involved in burglary and theft cases over the last several months was released recently.
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Reed named to Acadiana Watershed District Board

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The Acadiana Planning Commission (APC) announced the election of officers for the Acadiana Watershed District. The officer are: — Chairman, State Rep.
Members of the Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control met with engineers and Friends of the Library members on June 6 to award the low bid for the new Basile branch library building. Pictured above (left to right, seated) are Bill Fontenot, engineer; Sandra Salazar, board president; Rella Joseph, board vice-president; Lisa Godeaux, secretary and parish library employee; (standing) Linda Lebsack, board member; Ronnie Landreneau, engineer; Suzy Lemoine, co-manager of the Evangeline Parish Library system;

Members of the Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control met with engineers and Friends of the Library members on June 6 to award the low bid for the new Basile branch library building. Pictured above (left to right, seated) are Bill Fontenot, engineer; Sandra Salazar, board president; Rella Joseph, board vice-president; Lisa Godeaux, secretary and parish library employee; (standing) Linda Lebsack, board member; Ronnie Landreneau, engineer; Suzy Lemoine, co-manager of the Evangeline Parish Library system;

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Evangeline Parish Library Board approves bid for new Basile library

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control convened on June 6 at the Basile branch to select the contractor for the long-awaited new branch building. The meeting culminated in the awarding of the contract to Pat Williams Construction, Inc., which presented the lowest bid at $1,135,000.
The Queen Cinema on Walnut Street on Tuesday afternoon. The movie theater is for sale. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The Queen Cinema on Walnut Street on Tuesday afternoon. The movie theater is for sale. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Eunice landmark Queen Cinema, built in 1937, is for sale

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The long-standing Queen Cinema in Eunice is up for sale. Built in 1937, the 8,500-square-foot, three-screen theater at 231 W. Walnut St. is listed for $130,000. It is regarded as the state’s third-oldest movie theater still in operation.
Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek, sponsored legislation that will cut permit fees for trucking businesses like the one her husband owns. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek, sponsored legislation that will cut permit fees for trucking businesses like the one her husband owns. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

Sen. Cloud authors law to reduce trucking fees

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
A new law to reduce the number of commercial truck permits the state requires might benefit the family business of the state lawmaker who pushed the measure. Sen.

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Solar project proposed east of Mamou

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Representatives from solar panel companies interested in projects in the Evangeline Parish addressed the Evangeline Parish Solar Ordinance Advisory Board during its meeting held June 19.

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Eunice shooting victim identified

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The victim of shooting on May 21 in the 1000 block of West Ash Avenue has been identified as Jeffery Rooks, 21, of Eunice. Police Chief Kyle LeBouef also reported that no arrest has been made in the shooting.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 26, 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, June 26 Samantha Lewis, 34, 600 block of East Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, June 25 Marcus Bellow, 18, 600 block of East Magnolia, Eunice. Simple battery. Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Juvenile, 14, Eunice. Disturbing the peace.