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Adam Gordon, of Oakdale, uses a drip torch during a prescribed burn training at the Louisiana Ecological Forestry Center near Florien on March 12. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

Adam Gordon, of Oakdale, uses a drip torch during a prescribed burn training at the Louisiana Ecological Forestry Center near Florien on March 12. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

Workshop teaches proper prescribed burning methods

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Rodney McKay knows a lot about starting fires. Between 15 and 25 times a year, McKay heads into the woods with a drip torch, rakes and an array of other tools used to light fires, monitor their spread and manage the smoke they produce.
Rep. Dixon McMakin, R-Baton Rouge, seated, listens to Rep. Francis Thompson, R-Delhi, on opening day of the regular legislative session, March 11 at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. (John Ballance/The Advocate, Pool)

Rep. Dixon McMakin, R-Baton Rouge, seated, listens to Rep. Francis Thompson, R-Delhi, on opening day of the regular legislative session, March 11 at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. (John Ballance/The Advocate, Pool)

Louisiana lawmaker wants broader access to public records

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Lawyers for Louisiana State University often deny public records requests for investigations into employee wrongdoing by citing the court case McMakin v. LSU. Now, McMakin is fighting back. Attorney and freshman state Rep.

Saturday’s election drew 2,793 early votes

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The election Saturday drew 2,793 early votes, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s geauxvote.com website. Early voting ended on March 16 with polls in Eunice and Opelousas. The in-person count was 1,626 votes. Another 1,167 absentee votes have been cast. Byron Stelly, St.

Crawfish Étouffée Cook-off is Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
For the first time in its 37-year history, the World Championship Crawfish Étouffée Cook-off is scheduled on Saturday. The Cook-off celebrates the crawfish, which is a culinary favorite and economic champion for Eunice and south Louisiana.
Eunice Junior High School Principal Casey Daville Comeaux

Eunice Junior High School Principal Casey Daville Comeaux

Comeaux is semi-finalist for principal of the year

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Eunice Junior High School Principal Casey Daville Comeaux is a semi-finalist for Louisiana Principal of the Year. The state Department of Education announced semi-finalists for teacher, principal of the year, and finalists for early childhood and new teacher.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, March 20 Darrean Joseph Brooks, 29, 2100 block of Babe Street, Opelousas. Illegal carrying of weapons, possession of Schedule I CDS, possession of Schedule V CDS. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Deshawn R.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Tuesday, March 19 Michael Vidrine, 40, 100 block of Mamie, Eunice. Burglary, illegal possession of stolen items, criminal damage. Bobby Lanclos, 60, 200 block of Acadia, Eunice. Theft.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, March 19 7:03 a.m. Wreck on West Maple, near Texaco, with injuries, and road blockage. 8:46 a.m. Caller in the 500 block of West Maple said someone broke into his home last night. 8:57 a.m.