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Arrest made in agent-involved shooting in Evangeline Parish

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 22, 2024
Following the investigation into the altercation that took place on Feb. 12 involving a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent, State Police investigators have arrested 43-year-old Johnny Clark of Turkey Creek.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 22, 2024
The following people obtain marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Wednesday, March 13 Damien Lawrence Ned of Opelousas and Lee Rene Antoniou of Opelousas. Thursday, March 14 Leo Anthony Demouchet Jr. of Opelousas and Ava Janice Chambers of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 22, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, March 13 Lakeview Loan Servicing vs Stephen Craig Bristol et al, executory process. Tracy Pomeranian vs Peter Lavigne IV et al, custody. Shauna Nicole Broussard vs Tyechia Nicole Johnson, divorce.
Incoming Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple speaks at the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana candidate’s forum April 27, 2023, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

Incoming Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple speaks at the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana candidate’s forum April 27, 2023, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

Temple pushes insurance industry-friendly package

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Friday, March 22, 2024
By Wesley Muller Louisiana Illuminator A package of legislation to benefit insurance companies found widespread support in a Louisiana Senate committee Wednesday after only one member questioned why the state would help the industry instead of drivers and homeowners who pay extraordinarily high...

Acadiana legislative delegation elects officers

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 22, 2024
BATON ROUGE – The Acadiana Delegation of the Louisiana Legislature has elected its officers for 2024. State Representative Beau Beaullieu will serve as chairman and represents House District 48 including Iberia, Lafayette, and St. Martin parishes.
Coushatta Tribe holds groundbreaking ceremony for new hotel with 204-rooms. (Illustration courtesy of the Coushatta Tribal Council)

Coushatta Tribe holds groundbreaking ceremony for new hotel with 204-rooms. (Illustration courtesy of the Coushatta Tribal Council)

8-story, 204-room hotel planned at Coushatta

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 22, 2024
Chairman Jonathan Cernek and members of the Coushatta Tribal Council, and Coushatta Casino Resort General Manager Todd Stewart joined principals from TBE Architects, Yates Construction and the Wenaha Group in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new hotel on Wednesday.
The St. Landry Parish Council meeting on Wednesday was a perfect time for some conversation for, from left, Richard LeBouef, Kenneth Vidrine and Earl Taylor. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The St. Landry Parish Council meeting on Wednesday was a perfect time for some conversation for, from left, Richard LeBouef, Kenneth Vidrine and Earl Taylor. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Parish Council to study training for those it appoints

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 22, 2024
The St. Landry Parish Council decided more work is needed on an ordinance requiring legal and financial training for those people it appoints to boards and commissions.
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard announced on Thursday parish law enforcement agencies would share in $1.8 million in federal funding for technology upgrades such as body cameras and radios. From left, are Opelousas City Marshal Paul Mouton, Sheriff Bobby Guidroz, Bellard, Assistant District Attorney Alisa Gothreaux, Opelousas Police Chief Graig LeBlanc, Eunice City Marshal Terry Darbonne and Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard announced on Thursday parish law enforcement agencies would share in $1.8 million in federal funding for technology upgrades such as body cameras and radios. From left, are Opelousas City Marshal Paul Mouton, Sheriff Bobby Guidroz, Bellard, Assistant District Attorney Alisa Gothreaux, Opelousas Police Chief Graig LeBlanc, Eunice City Marshal Terry Darbonne and Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Government scores a $1.8M tech upgrade for parish law enforcement

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 22, 2024
St. Landry Parish law enforcement agencies from the sheriff to the smallest police department will divide $1.8 million in federal money for technology upgrades. Parish President Jessie Bellard announced the funding through U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy and the U.S.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, March 20 6:00 a.m. Lobby complaint in reference to fraud. 8:33 a.m. Wellness check requested from Eunice Elementary in reference to a student that hasn’t been at school for three weeks. 9:30 a.m.