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Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, May 8 Richard Deville, 34, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Probation warrant. Thursday, May 9 James Fontenot, 18, 100 block of Crestview Loop, Eunice.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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. Friday, May 10 Michael Maurice White, 32, 200 block of Pelican Street, Sulphur. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Julius Carroll Ardoin

Julius Carroll Ardoin

Julius Carroll Ardoin

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, the world said goodbye to a beloved soul, Julius C. Ardoin of Basile. His departure at the age of 90 from Opelousas General Hospital has left a void in the hearts of many. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held his honor at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at the St.
Bill Rodier, right, chief executive officer of St. Landry Economic Development, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Prior to speaking Rodier was with with Nancee Sorenson, LSUE chancellor, and  John Hamlin, LSUE vice chancellor of Academic Affairs & Provost. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Bill Rodier, right, chief executive officer of St. Landry Economic Development, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Prior to speaking Rodier was with with Nancee Sorenson, LSUE chancellor, and John Hamlin, LSUE vice chancellor of Academic Affairs & Provost. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Developer: Eunice is progressive but needs to be more intentional

The City of Eunice has a progressive mindset, has a great infrastructure, but needs to be more intentional about is development, according to Bill Rodier, chief executive officer of St. Landry Economic Development (SLED). For the past 11 years Rodier has been leader in economic development in St.

Bill to hide records from public nears final passage

Legislation that would allow local governments in Louisiana to hide many of their records from the public has cleared one of its last committee hurdles and is nearing final passage in the Legislature. House Bill 461 by Rep.
Porterweed is a great nectar source for pollinators. (Photo by Ashley Hickman/ LSU AgCenter)

Porterweed is a great nectar source for pollinators. (Photo by Ashley Hickman/ LSU AgCenter)

Porterweed is a pollinator magnet and Super Plant for summer 2024g

The buzz around planting for pollinators is not a new trend. In fact, we celebrate National Pollinator Week each June, and the month of May has been designated as Garden for Wildlife Month, according to the National Wildlife Federation.

LSU mechanical engineering instructor creates drone pilot course for educators

With the first Federal Aviation Administration grant LSU has ever received, mechanical engineering senior instructor Andrew Becnel has created a new drone training course called ASPIRE—Aerial Systems Pilot Instruction & Resource Endeavor—program, a two-year effort to train high school educators on...

State revenue projections up

Louisiana lawmakers have extra money to spend on teacher pay and other budget priorities after state revenue projections were adjusted upwards through June of next year.

Easy solutions to the fake ESA problems

All across America conservative states have moved to universal school choice to give parents the money to educate their children as they see best — whether it be public, charter, or private schools. Other words, the money follows the child, not the school.