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Searching for answers for gun offenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
In 1978, I took the first of four driving exams. I failed them all. I’ll spare you the details, but suffice it to say that you cannot convince a Pennsylvania State Police trooper that a three-point turn involves eight backups. Eventually, 30 years later, I took the test once more and passed.
Jim Brown

Jim Brown

Legislature punts on crime solutions

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Louisiana legislature just finished the special session on crime spending several million dollars to come up with more ways to reduce the violence that continues to plague the Bayou State.

Louisiana State Police welcomes 33 new troopers

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana State Police announced the graduation of its 103rd Cadet Class, as 33 cadets have completed their journey to becoming a Louisiana State trooper on March 8.
Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek

Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek

Juvenile justice experts express caution about new crime laws

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
As Louisiana undertakes a massive overhaul of criminal justice laws, one of the most controversial changes is putting more 17-year-olds on trial for crimes as adults. The move backpedals on a measure passed seven years ago that treated teens under 18 as juveniles in most cases.

CASA plans rally in Ville Platte

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The City of Ville Platte in partnership with CASA of St. Landry-Evangeline Inc. will hosting its Spring Parishwide Resource Rally from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 28 at the Ville Platte Civic Center located at 704 N. Soileau Road, Ville Platte.
Eunice musiicans perform at the 2023 Courthouse arts festival. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice musiicans perform at the 2023 Courthouse arts festival. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Student Arts and STEAM Festival planned at Courthouse

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Acadiana Center for the Arts announces the second year of the St. Landry Parish Student Arts and STEAM festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 23 at the Courthouse Square in Opelousas.
Jamie Speyrer

Jamie Speyrer

Bellard hires finance director

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The St. Landry Parish Council approved Parish President Jessie Bellard’s recommendation to hire Jamie Speyrer as finance director. The parish charter requires the top executive positions to be approved by the Council. All Council members present except for Nancy Carriere approved the appointment.

Parish Council OKs action on Courthouse, jail roof work

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The St. Landry Parish Council approved hiring an attorney to pursue litigation regarding roof work at the Courthouse and jail. The approval came after an executive session on March 6 during a special meeting.
House Speaker Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, left, jokes with President of the Senate Cameron Henry, R-Metairie, on opening day of the regular legislative session, Monday, at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. (Photos by Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate Pool)

House Speaker Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, left, jokes with President of the Senate Cameron Henry, R-Metairie, on opening day of the regular legislative session, Monday, at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. (Photos by Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate Pool)

Stances firm but details scarce in Gov. Landry’s legislative agenda

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Gov. Jeff Landry urged lawmakers to change state education policies and overhaul Louisiana’s constitution, but he didn’t say what specific proposals he supports during his opening speech of the state’s regular lawmaking session Monday.

LSU vision includes ‘statewide university’

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The long-awaited strategic plan for Louisiana’s flagship university calls for a new vision of LSU, one administrators are calling the “statewide university.