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Giving Day generates $2M

The seventh annual SOLA Giving Day ended with a record-breaking fundraising total of $2,032,564 million to over 200 organizations made possible by 5,034 donations. SOLA Giving Day is a 24-hour online fundraising event for nonprofit organizations, churches, and schools who serve South Louisiana.

House OKs constitutional convention

A bill calling for a constitutional convention, a key part of Gov. Jeff Landry’s agenda, passed the House floor in a 75-27 Tuesday after a lengthy debate and various amendments.

St. Landry Parish sales tax collections up over last year

Total sales tax collections in St. Landry Parish rose 15.9% through April compared to the same four months in 2023, according to statistics released by the St. Landry Parish School Board tax division on Monday.

Former athletic director sues over demotion

A former athletic director at North Central High School is suing the St. Landry Parish School Board and former Superintendent Patrick Jenkins asserting she was unfairly demoted. Vanessa Taylor filed suit on April 26 in the 27th Judicial District Court.

Primate research center at LSUE proposed

The Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors at its April meeting approved a request from LSU Eunice Chancellor Nancee Sorenson to create a proposal to bring the research center to life.

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. Wednesday, May 8 Christopher Ornette Simien, 52, 100 block of South Oak Street, Opelousas. Theft (2 counts), Criminal trespass.

Pamela Vige Guillory

Pamela Vige Guillory passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the age of 61. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Father Sam Fontana officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.

Sheriff: Arrest made in nearly 4-year-old Lawtell murder case

DNA testing along with “good old fashion boots on the ground investigation by law enforcement” are cited as factors in making an arrest in a 4-year-old Lawtell murder case, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

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. Tuesday, May 7 Logan Tyler Lee, 28, 600 block of Rutherford Street, Shreveport.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, May 6 Reginald Thomas, 59, 300 block of W. Bacciochi, Eunice. Bench warrant, contempt of court. Monique West, 26, 300 block of W. Bacciochi, Eunice. Bench warrant.