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Crime: The root cause / solutions

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 8, 2024
The Special Session on Crime has now been completed, but there are still many concerns being expressed that “we have seen no credible evidence that any of these measures will deter crime”.

What does spring break mean to you?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 8, 2024
You probably crave a break from my patented “sour grapes” routine, but we must face facts: spring break (a.k.a. Easter break, a.k.a. mid-term break, a.k.a. “unwind, rejuvenate, have fun, but don’t forget how oppressed you are, students”) is not the same for every family.

Famous spa named for belle of the ball

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 8, 2024
Not even memories remain of the 160-acre spa called Belle Cheney Springs, that attracted visitors from far and wide to the piney woods of northern Evangeline Parish in the late 1800s.

State fire marshal: Change your clocks, change your batteries

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 8, 2024
BATON ROUGE — State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan J Adams is encouraging Louisianans to check the status of the life-saving devices in their homes, like smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, when changing their clocks ahead one hour for Daylight Saving Time at 2 a.m. Sunday.

Sheriff presents tips on concealed carry

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 8, 2024
By Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson Yesterday, March 5, Gov. Jeff Landry signed Senate Bill 1 into law. This bill is the conceal carry bill, which removes the requirement of attaining a permit and training from a certified concealed carry instructor.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 8, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Wednesday, Feb. 28 Rabion Isaiah Crader of Eunice and Janessa Dé Ah Janee Marie Edwards of Eunice. Karnell James Lazard of Opelousas and Jasmine Nicole Mayon of Opelousas. Thursday, Feb.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 8, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Thursday, Feb. 28 Succession of Craig Leger. Sarah Elizabeth Brown vs Jeremy Cains, protective order. Angelica Griffith vs Paul Deville, custody. Midland Credit Management vs Ashley Washington, open account.

School employee Christmas stipend tied to training

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 8, 2024
Payment of Christmas stipends will be tied to the successful completion of St. Landry Parish school district- and state-mandated training. The stipend is paid to full-time employees and long-term substitutes.

Early voting resumes on Monday

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 8, 2024
Early voting for the special election for the open judicial seat in the 27th Judicial Court District resumes on Monday. Voting began Saturday. The election also includes the presidential primary and Republican and Democratic party seats.
The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual “State of the Parish” luncheon Wednesday at The Grand Opera House of the South. Participants included, from left, Sheriff K.P. Gibson, Superintendent Scott Richard, Police Jury President Beau Petitjean and Chamber Interim CEO Elizabeth Milller, moderator. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual “State of the Parish” luncheon Wednesday at The Grand Opera House of the South. Participants included, from left, Sheriff K.P. Gibson, Superintendent Scott Richard, Police Jury President Beau Petitjean and Chamber Interim CEO Elizabeth Milller, moderator. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Acadia Parish leaders stress teamwork

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 8, 2024
By Steve Bandy Crowley Post-Siginal There are some issues that need to be addressed but, overall, the general state of affairs in Acadia Parish is good.