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Conservative moms show grace

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Hannah Arendt, who observed the trial of Holocaust architect Adolf Eichmann many decades ago in Israel, coined the phrase “the banality of evil” to describe crimes that were anything but banal.

Are we in danger of losing AM radio?

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
I’ve been a regular AM radio listener for most of my life. And now I am terribly disappointed that AM radio stations are under siege. We are learning that a number of major auto companies are giving up on AM radio.

Johnson presents passport help

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
U.S. Representative Mike Johnson released the following information regarding the backlog of passport applications at the U.S. State Department and is urging Louisianians seeking to renew a passport to begin that process early.

Cleco offers weatherization assistance based on income

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Eligible Cleco residential customers in search of ways to save energy and money can receive assistance this summer through a new Income-Qualified weatherization program offered by Power Wise, Cleco’s energy efficiency program.

Hotel occupancy tax proposed

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
A hotel occupancy tax proposal is to be introduced at the August Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting. Mayor Scott Fontenot announced the proposal at Tuesday’s city meeting. The tax revenue would go to tourism and recreation, he said after the meeting.

Parish sales tax collections up 3% over last year

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
St. Landry Parish sales tax collections posted a 3% increase year-to-date increase in June over the same six-month period in 2022. Collections through June totaled $46,422,747, up $1,359,259 over the six-month total in 2022, according to statistics released by the St.
Director Dwight Jodon leads the Eunice Community Concert Band & Community Choir during practice Tuesday for the Summer Concert scheduled at 7 p.m. today and Friday at the First Baptist Church in Eunice. The program selections include, “Papa Loves Mambo” “When I’m Sixty-Four,” “The Prayer,” “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”, “Espana Cani,” “Nessun Dorma”, “Hey Baby,” “Tribute to Gershwin,” “Love Is an Open Door,” “We Will Remember,” “The Jungle Book,” “Hernando’s Hideaway,” and “Sheherazade.” Tickets are $5 for a

Director Dwight Jodon leads the Eunice Community Concert Band & Community Choir during practice Tuesday for the Summer Concert scheduled at 7 p.m. today and Friday at the First Baptist Church in Eunice. The program selections include, “Papa Loves Mambo” “When I’m Sixty-Four,” “The Prayer,” “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”, “Espana Cani,” “Nessun Dorma”, “Hey Baby,” “Tribute to Gershwin,” “Love Is an Open Door,” “We Will Remember,” “The Jungle Book,” “Hernando’s Hideaway,” and “Sheherazade.” Tickets are $5 for a

Practicing for the summer concert

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Director Dwight Jodon leads the Eunice Community Concert Band & Community Choir during practice Tuesday for the Summer Concert scheduled at 7 p.m. today and Friday at the First Baptist Church in Eunice.
Milton Batiste, center, St. Landry Parish school superintendent, discusses the district personnel office staffing with Board members Hazel Sias, left, and Joyce Haynes, Board president. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Milton Batiste, center, St. Landry Parish school superintendent, discusses the district personnel office staffing with Board members Hazel Sias, left, and Joyce Haynes, Board president. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board OKs staff for personnel office

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
In a special meeting on Monday, the St. Landry Parish School Board approved hiring a second coordinator of personnel recruitment if a study finds it is needed and if funds are available. Board member Renee Aymond said, “If we already have the job description then we don’t have to vote anything.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 12 Laine Paul Doucet, 47, 100 block of Arno Gremillion Road, Mansura. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tevin L. Griffin, 31, 900 block of Celeste Street, Opelousas.