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Ville Platte alderwoman indicted for election fraud

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Prosecutors with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office obtained a 36 count grand jury indictment in Evangeline Parish on April 10 regarding voter fraud between May and November of 2022 during the general election.

Stolen accordions landed in Eunice pawn shop

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Two Martin brand accordions stolen in a burglary in the 5900 block of Vine Street in Chataignier were located at a Eunice pawn shop, according to a news release from the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office. The burglary occurred on March 20.
Former Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Courtney Phillips will be paid $475,000 in her new position at LSU. (LDH photo)

Former Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Courtney Phillips will be paid $475,000 in her new position at LSU. (LDH photo)

Former La. health secretary, Landry adviser to make $475,000 at LSU

(not verified)
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Former Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Courtney Phillips will be paid $475,000 in her new position at LSU. (LDH photo) Louisiana’s former health secretary who spent months advising Gov.
Rep. Beau Beaullieu, R-New Iberia

Rep. Beau Beaullieu, R-New Iberia

Constitution changes proposed

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Louisiana House Tuesday kicked off discussion of Gov. Jeff Landry’s call for a convention this spring to pare down the state’s Constitution. HB 800, sponsored by Rep.
A Mardi Gras runner poses for a photo by David Simpson during the Church Point Courir de Mardi Gras on Feb. 23, 2020.

A Mardi Gras runner poses for a photo by David Simpson during the Church Point Courir de Mardi Gras on Feb. 23, 2020.

Eunice photographer’s work featured in book

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
“Courir,” 128-page book published in France with photographs depicting Mardi Gras runs in rural Acadiana, will be on sale at a book launch held at Fred’s Lounge, 420 6th St. in Mamou, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
Eunice musician Jerry DeVillier shows how to squeeze an accordion to a tour group member on Tuesday at the Liberty Theatre. Alliance of National Heritage Area members are Acadiana this week. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice musician Jerry DeVillier shows how to squeeze an accordion to a tour group member on Tuesday at the Liberty Theatre. Alliance of National Heritage Area members are Acadiana this week. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Heritage experts tour Acadiana

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The sound in the Liberty Theatre on Tuesday morning was a cacophony of instruments and yet about 80 visitors from across the nation seemed happy as they could be creating the musical chaos.
Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek

Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek

Senate bill guts public records access

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Public unrest. That’s what Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek, fears would happen if the public were made privy to the state government’s deliberative records — records they can already access.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Monday, April 15 Louis Jones, 19, 900 block of N. Vivian, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, April 16 10:38 a.m. Caller in the 300 block of Sheila said her purchased a home and trashcan was stolen. 10:50 a.m. Lobby complaint for physical inspection. 10:52 a.m.