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LABI announces 2023 Free Enterprise Award winners

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) announced its 2023 Free Enterprise Award winners. These annual awards recognize LABI members who demonstrate exemplary commitment and contributions to the state’s business climate and their local communities.

LABI announces 2023 Free Enterprise Award winners

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) announced its 2023 Free Enterprise Award winners. These annual awards recognize LABI members who demonstrate exemplary commitment and contributions to the state’s business climate and their local communities.

School Board panel sweetens employee Christmas stipend

The St Landry Parish School Board is planning on a $1,500 Christmas stipend for employees at $750 for permanent substitutes. After a presentation by Shaun Grantham, finance director, at an Executive Committee meeting Monday, employees may get a little extra in the stipend.

Fires strike within an hour of each other

There were two structure fires an hour apart on Saturday. The first fire occurred at 6:36 p.m. at the intersection of Sittig and La. 3116, East Ardoin. The trailer home at 170 East Ardoin was a total loss. No one was home at the time of the fire and the cause of the fire is undetermined.

Johnson is in the race for House Speaker

Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, who represents St. Landry Parish and much of western Louisiana in Congress faced a vote Wednesday for House speaker. Johnson was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives on Dec.

Killer loses appeal on 30-year sentence

In April 2016, Raymond Celestine IV shot and killed Anthony Citizen at Vautrot’s Store located at Church Point. The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal recently upheld Celestine’s 30-year sentence. Celestine, of Church Point, was arrested for second-degree murder.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Oct. 24 7:29 a.m. Vape found on school grounds at Eunice High. 7:38 a.m. Evidence seized to be destroyed. Eunice High does not wish to pursue charges. 8:05 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, Oct. 25 Joseph Boudreaux, 36, 100 block of Felt Street, Opelousas. Possession of Schedule II CDS, possession of Schedule IV CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrested by Opelousas City Marshals. Jessica M.

Barry William Prather

Barry William Prather passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 at the age of 69. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, Oct. 24 Brian Batiste, 50, 2600 block of Main Highway, Breaux Bridge. Simple burglary. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Jimmy Dale Mosbroker III, 28, 1600 block of North Green Street, Basile.