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Get the politicians out of reapportionment

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

If you want to witness political favoritism and inside political wheeling and dealing at its worst, just witness the mess that has been created by the legislature as well as federal judges in Louisiana.

Motorists urged to exercise caution around bike rider

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

In recognition of Bicycle Safety Month, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission reminds motor vehicle drivers to exercise caution around bike riders, who have the same right to use non-interstate roads as other road users.

Love the Boot was biggest ever

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Love the Boot Week was bigger than ever thanks to the 19,441 people who dedicated 100,712 hours to cleaning up and beautifying Louisiana, according to a news release from Keep Louisiana Beautiful. A record 347 tons of litter were removed at 760 events in all 64 parishes.

State Rep. Jason Hughes speaks against HB 468 on July 18, 2023, during the veto override session at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. (Louisiana Illuminator)

Louisiana colleges could gain more power over setting tuition

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Louisiana colleges and universities could soon have more autonomy to set tuition and fees under a proposal advancing in the Legislature. House Bill 862 by Rep.

From left, Dr. Zebediah Stearns, coroner, and Toby Savoy, chief investigator. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Coroner’s proposal put on hold

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The Eunice Board of Aldermen put a hold on a request to construct a cooler next to the Southeast Community Center. St. Landry Parish Coroner Dr. Zebediah Stearns and Toby Savoy, chief investigator, appeared at Tuesday’s meeting.

Shaun Grantham discusses St. Landry Parish School Board pay issues during a Saturday retreat in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board needs don’t equal resources

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The needs of the St. Landry Parish public school system exceeds it apparent resources and the situation is likely to get worse. That seems to be the reality confronting St. Landry Parish School Board members during a retreat on Saturday in Opelousas.

Seized evidence. (Eunice Police photo)

Traffic stop turns into drug bust

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

A traffic stop on U.S. 190 and 8th Street turned into a drug bust as Eunice Police investigated at about 5 p.m. Monday. Police Chief Kyle LeBouef stated after the driver, Clint Fontenot, 50, of Lafayette, was interviewed, an officer tried to question two passengers.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 15, 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, May 15 Johnathan Todd Fontenot, 34, 500 block of Belle Soeur Road, Basile.

St Landry Sheriff’s Office offers Multi-State Concealed Permit Training Class Saturday

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one day concealed carry permit training class beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at 211 West Park in Eunice. This permit is mandatory for out of state carriers and will address and discuss the new constitutional carry law.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, May 14 Chelsea Rodriguez, 34, 400 block of Kim Drive, Melville. Possession of Schedule II. Ashley Benoit, 29, 7600 block of Main Hwy., St. Martinville.