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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)

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 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

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.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 21, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Wednesday, March 20 James Francois, 40, 3000 block of Morning Glory Road, Basile. Trespassing.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 21, 2024

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, March 21 Alonzo Christopher Thomas, 32, 400 block of Marcel Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery (child endangerment) (3 counts). Arrested by Opelousas Police.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Belly Buddies Color Fun Run set April 13 There will be a Belly Buddies Color Fun Run in downtown Eunice from 10 a.m. until noon on April 13. All proceeds will go to Belly Buddies, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide food to Eunice’s most vulnerable students.

Constance Rashall

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 21, 2024

With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of a beloved soul as we announce the passing of Constance Rashall on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles. Surrounded by her loving family, Constance, aged 81, peacefully embarked on her journey to eternity.

Verna Mae Miller

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 21, 2024

With heavy hearts, the family is saddened to announce the passing of Verna Mae Miller on March 19, 2024, at the age of 78. Surrounded by her loved ones, Verna Mae Miller peacefully departed from this world in the comfort of her home.

To win, the GOP needs to say what its for, not against

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Republicans are never going to impeach Joe Biden. I wish more Republicans would beat that fact into their skulls. Just as Democrats weren’t able to impeach Donald Trump because they didn’t control the Senate, Republicans are never going to impeach Biden for the same reason.