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John Carroll LeDoux Jr.

John Carroll LeDoux Jr.

John Carroll LeDoux, Jr.

Myra Miller
Monday, January 22, 2024
John Carroll LeDoux, Jr. passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at the age of 75. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Ryan Fuselier officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Unrestrained driver killed in crash south of Eunice

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 19, 2024
Shortly after 1 a.m. Friday, Louisiana State Police Troop I was notified of a single-vehicle crash on La. 3116 near Donna Lane. The crash claimed the life of 79-year-old John C. Ledoux Jr. of Eunice.
Karen Fruge

Karen Fruge

Fruge honored at Highland

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 19, 2024
Karen Fruge, a first year teacher at Highland Early Learning Center, has been nominated for St. Landry Parish’s New Teacher of the Year. She received the honor of New Teacher of the Year at Highland last year. Fruge began teaching at Highland in 2023.
St. Landry Parish Council member Wayne Ardoin was elected chairman at Wednesday’s meeting. As chairman he conducts the meetings. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Council member Wayne Ardoin was elected chairman at Wednesday’s meeting. As chairman he conducts the meetings. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Tax break for first responders rejected

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 19, 2024
At the recommendation of St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, a tax property tax exemption for first responders was rejected by the Parish Council. Bellard said allowing the exemption, which is a local option, would put the assessor in a difficult position. “The definition is broad...
Jody White

Jody White

Parish ordinance regulates noise

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 19, 2024
The St. Landry Parish Council beefed up its ordinance to combat loud noise. The law is applicable 24-hours-a-day, but targets 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. in particular. The gist of the ordinance, which applies to unincorporated St.
By Harlan Kirgan Editor From prosecuting and publicizing littering cases, the St. Landry Parish Council hashed out problems from bulk waste dumped in the parish to littering. Richard LeBouef, executive director of the parish Solid Waste Commission, was on hand at Wednesday’s meeting to field complaints and ideas to solve the unsightly problem. Prosecution is occurring and the cases can range from simple littering to gross littering with a fine of up to $5,000 and 30 days in jail, Lebouef said. “There were

By Harlan Kirgan Editor From prosecuting and publicizing littering cases, the St. Landry Parish Council hashed out problems from bulk waste dumped in the parish to littering. Richard LeBouef, executive director of the parish Solid Waste Commission, was on hand at Wednesday’s meeting to field complaints and ideas to solve the unsightly problem. Prosecution is occurring and the cases can range from simple littering to gross littering with a fine of up to $5,000 and 30 days in jail, Lebouef said. “There were

Will prosecution and publicity stop illegal dumping?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 19, 2024
From prosecuting and publicizing littering cases, the St. Landry Parish Council hashed out problems from bulk waste dumped in the parish to littering.
Josi Lemelle

Josi Lemelle

Lemelle honored with MLK award

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 19, 2024
Josi Lemelle, daughter of Chad and Fran Lemelle, was the recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King Award during MLK Celebration at New Zion Baptist Church. Lemelle maintains a 4.
Frozen blooms of Japanese magnolias will become mushy when ice thaws. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

Frozen blooms of Japanese magnolias will become mushy when ice thaws. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

Proactive steps to protect your plants

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 19, 2024
By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter horticulturist When winter weather forecasts call for freezing temperatures, it’s crucial to take proactive steps to safeguard both your home and plants from the impending cold snap.

Train to be a farmer

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 19, 2024
BATON ROUGE — The LSU AgCenter will begin a free, yearlong training program for beginning farmers in Louisiana in February.

America’s over-coddled kids

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 19, 2024
Get this: Gen Z job applicants are bringing their parents to job interviews, reports the New York Post.