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Coco Tribe of Canneci Tinne

Coco Tribe of Canneci Tinne to appear at Opelousas Museum

Myra Miller

Friday, September 22, 2023

November is National American Indian Heritage Month. On Saturday Nov. 4, Chief Cougar Goodbear and members of the Coco Tribe of Canneci Tinne will hold a social from 10 a.m. to noon at the Opelousas Museum, located at 315 N. Main in Opelousas.

Composting kitchen scraps, yard waste and other organic materials not only reduces waste but also provides a nutrient-rich compost that can be added to the soil. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

The root of gardening success starts with the soil

Myra Miller

Friday, September 22, 2023

By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter horticulturist The foundation of our gardening success lies in our soil health. Soil is, of course, the root of all things good in the garden.

Early voting begins Saturday

Myra Miller

Friday, September 22, 2023

OPELOUSAS – Early voting for the October 14 election will be held from Saturday, Sept. 30 through Saturday, Oct. 7, excluding Sunday, Oct. 1. The hours will be from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day.

Solar farm ordinance, project get Parish Jury’s nod

Myra Miller

Friday, September 22, 2023

Claudette Olivier News Editor CROWLEY-The Acadia Parish Police Jury unanimously approved amending the parish’s solar farm ordinance as well as a resolution for the Mowata Solar Project Permit Application regular September meeting.

Kayla Heinen

Heinen named Chamber Director

Myra Miller

Friday, September 22, 2023

Kayla Heinen is the newly appointed Executive Director of the Eunice Chamber of Commerce. Heinen has lived in Eunice for the past five years. She is a graduate of Basile High School.

Eunice High Class of 1983

Eunice High School homecoming parade

Myra Miller

Friday, September 22, 2023

Eunice High School homecoming parade was held Thursday afternoon. Many class reunion floats were part of the parade as well as spirit teams, bands, queens, and high school floats. Eunice Class of 1983 is seen above. See more homecoming parade photos on page 7. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Friday, September 22, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Friday, Sept. 22 Tre Lemelle, 36, 100 block of Amelca Road, Ville Platte. Disturbing the peace, discharging a firearm in public.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, September 22, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Sept. 21 4:16 a.m. Caller said someone kicked in her door. 5:46 a.m. Caller in the 500 block of College reported vandalism on property. 8:11 a.m. Suspicious person on a bicycle. 8:41 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, September 22, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Friday, Sept. 22 Enriques Carter, 37, Z 500 block of West Catawba Drive, Harvey, LA. Illegal carrying of weapons, possession/deal firearms obliterated number/mark. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Joycelyn Brown

Myra Miller

Friday, September 22, 2023

Jocelyn Brown passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the age of 78. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.