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Pedestrian killed on Interstate 10 in Acadia Parish crash

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a report of a pedestrian struck in the westbound lane of I-10 west of Crowley near mile marker 79 shortly before 3 a.m. Monday. The pedestrian has been identified as 44-year-old David Valladares of San Benito, Texas.
Accordionist Gerard Delafose of Eunice

Accordionist Gerard Delafose of Eunice

Eunice accordionist makes Zydeco Capital Jam debut Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Veteran accordionist Gerard Delafose of Eunice hosts the monthly Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. Admission is free to the jam, open to musicians of all skill levels and fans.

Pope’s positions are wearing her thin

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
On March 13, 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected by the College of Cardinals to succeed Jozef Ratzinger as pope. Pope Francis was the third non-Italian, after Karol Wotyla of Poland and the aforementioned Ratzinger, to lead the church in over 500 years.

Our holidays, history are under attack

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
This should be my favorite time of year. The special season begins at Thanksgiving and extends through the Christmas holidays. But there are disturbing signs of change and not for the better, as a movement continues to grow disparaging our holidays as not being politically correct.
New LSU President William Tate addresses the media on his first day on the job. (JC Canicosa/Louisiana Illuminator)

New LSU President William Tate addresses the media on his first day on the job. (JC Canicosa/Louisiana Illuminator)

Tax policy, not tenure, will be LSU’s top legislative concern, Tate says

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
LSU President William Tate listed tax policy as his primary concern going into the first year of Gov.-elect Jeff Landry’s tenure with a new legislature being seated. He shared his thoughts Wednesday (Nov. 29) in an address to the school’s Faculty Senate.
Gov.-elect Jeff Landry, left, shakes hands with Ed O’Callaghan, a former assistant U.S. attorney who will lead a review of Louisiana State Police practices and policy. Landry and Attorney General-elect Liz Murrill announced Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at a Superdome news conference that O’Callaghan’s law firm will be hired to conduct the review. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

Gov.-elect Jeff Landry, left, shakes hands with Ed O’Callaghan, a former assistant U.S. attorney who will lead a review of Louisiana State Police practices and policy. Landry and Attorney General-elect Liz Murrill announced Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at a Superdome news conference that O’Callaghan’s law firm will be hired to conduct the review. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

DC law firm reviewing La. State Police practices, policies

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
With Louisiana State Police facing possible consequences for civil rights violations, the state’s incoming leaders will bring in a go-to law firm for law enforcement agencies under federal investigation.

DeVillier takes another step closer to House’s top job

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
State Rep. Phillip DeVillier passed another step on his way to becoming speaker of the House. On Monday, Republican House members nominated DeVillier for speaker and Rep. Mike Johnson, of Pineville, as speaker pro-tem. The nominations were made in a party caucus.
Ornaments hang from an oak tree next to the Community Garden in preparation for the Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival that starts at 5 p.m. today. The garden is located at 2101 W. Ash St.

Ornaments hang from an oak tree next to the Community Garden in preparation for the Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival that starts at 5 p.m. today. The garden is located at 2101 W. Ash St.

Christmas season arriving

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Today offers a variety of Christmas season events starting at 5 p.m. at the Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival. The festival at the garden, 2101 W. Ash St., offers fun for children until 7 p.m. For more information, contact Randy Miller at 337-580-2993 or email ecgmiller2019@gmail.com.

Massive data breach occurs at St. Landry Parish School Bd.

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Note: The Acadiana Advocate in collaboration with The 74 uncovered the data that was stolen in a recent St. Landry Parish School Board breach including thousands of Social Security numbers and tax filings.