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Casey Ardoin, CPA with Kolder, Slaven & Company LLC, discusses an audit of the St. Landry Parish School Board at a Finance Committee meeting on Monday (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Casey Ardoin, CPA with Kolder, Slaven & Company LLC, discusses an audit of the St. Landry Parish School Board at a Finance Committee meeting on Monday (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Parish school system audit is ‘excellent’

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The St. Landry Parish School Board was presented its audit for the year ended June 30, 2023. The numbers and finding added up to an excellent year for the school system.
Laura Rougeau Garcille, candidate for the 27th Judicial District judge seat, is the top money-raiser over Caleb Kent Aguillard and Jessica Wimberly Marchand, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Louisiana Board of Ethics.

Laura Rougeau Garcille, candidate for the 27th Judicial District judge seat, is the top money-raiser over Caleb Kent Aguillard and Jessica Wimberly Marchand, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Louisiana Board of Ethics.

Judicial candidates report finances

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Laura Rougeau Garcille, candidate for the 27th Judicial District judge seat, is the top money-raiser over Caleb Kent Aguillard and Jessica Wimberly Marchand, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Louisiana Board of Ethics.
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the burglary of an ATM machine at The Bank located in the 400 block of St. Joseph Avenue in Iota at about 3:30 a.m. Feb. 22.

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the burglary of an ATM machine at The Bank located in the 400 block of St. Joseph Avenue in Iota at about 3:30 a.m. Feb. 22.

ATM burglarized in Iota

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the burglary of an ATM machine at The Bank located in the 400 block of St. Joseph Avenue in Iota at about 3:30 a.m. Feb. 22. Two unknown male subjects stole a Ford F250 work truck and used the stolen vehicle to commit this crime.

Waiting for Trump to condemn Putin over Navalny death

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
I try and avoid writing about Donald Trump, even though I voted for him twice. But sometimes you cannot avoid the elephant in the room, literally. As a preface, I have to admit that I understand why Trump is particularly upset these days.

How old is too old to be in public office?

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Age has never seemed to be such a big issue in American politics. Do we let our elected officials stay in office way too long? Should there be restrictions as to when older politicians must step down? Or should we just let the voters decide as to when someone is too old to serve?
St. Landry Crime Stoppers posted this photo on social media asking the public to identify the two suspects who tried to break into a home in the 1400 block of West Elm in Eunice. The incident happened around 1 p.m. Tuesday. They pointed a gun at a neighbor. Anyone with information on their identity or any other crime is urged to call 948-TIPS or tip online at stlandrycrimestoppers.com. All calls are anonymous and could earn up to a $1,000 cash reward. Download the free P3 app and “Say it Here” or dial **TIP

St. Landry Crime Stoppers posted this photo on social media asking the public to identify the two suspects who tried to break into a home in the 1400 block of West Elm in Eunice. The incident happened around 1 p.m. Tuesday. They pointed a gun at a neighbor. Anyone with information on their identity or any other crime is urged to call 948-TIPS or tip online at stlandrycrimestoppers.com. All calls are anonymous and could earn up to a $1,000 cash reward. Download the free P3 app and “Say it Here” or dial **TIP

Attempted burglary suspects sought

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
St. Landry Crime Stoppers posted this photo on social media asking the public to identify the two suspects who tried to break into a home in the 1400 block of West Elm in Eunice. The incident happened around 1 p.m. Tuesday. They pointed a gun at a neighbor.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Tuesday, Feb. 27 Kristopher Leisgang, 42, 400 block of Pearl, Eunice. Probation warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Feb. 27 4:38 a.m. Suspicious subject with a trash bag walking around the area of North 8th and Tate. 5:43 a.m. Fight reported between two subjects in the 200 block of Ulysse. 7:16 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, Feb. 28 Donisha L Duruisseau, 36, 1400 block of Parkview Drive, Opelousas. Aggravated Assault, resisting an officer. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Brandon Keith Frank, 24, 1000 block of Samuel Drive, Eunice.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, Feb. 27 Megan Gautreaux, 31, 400 block of 8th Street, Krotz Springs. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, criminal trespass, theft, attempted simple escape, resisting an officer.