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Unrestrained woman dies in single-vehicle crash in parish

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Shortly before 12:30 a.m. on June 4, troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I were notified of a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana La. 71 north of La. 361 in St. Landry Parish. The crash claimed the life of 55-year-old Melissa A. DeJean of Henderson.

Pedestrian killed on U.S . 90 in Acadia Parish crash

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Shortly after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Louisiana State Police Troop I was notified of a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on U.S. 90, a short distance west of the city limits of Rayne in Acadia Parish. The crash claimed the life of 42-year-old Amanda Soileaux of Rayne.

A personal salute to Flag Day

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
It’s long past time for me to put a flagpole in the center of my front yard — one that holds a large American flag that dances proudly in the summer breeze. We bought such a flagpole for my father on his 70th birthday, shortly after he and my mother moved into a new house with a stately front yard.

In Louisiana, just tell ‘em I lied

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
We are used to hearing legislators in Washington call each other liars. Just a few months ago during the President’s State of the Union speech, Congressman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia jabbed a thumbs down in the president’s direction and yelled “liar” after his comments.

St. Landry Parish Government to hold 2nd annual BBQ Festival

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
St. Landry Parish Government is gearing up for the 2023 St. Landry BBQ Fest Friday through Sunday at at the Yambilee Grounds and Ag Arena. There will also be a variety of arts and crafts vendors, a carnival with rides and activities, and food and drink vendors serving up barbecue and other dishes.
18-year-old accordion ace Brayden Janice leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 10 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas.

18-year-old accordion ace Brayden Janice leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 10 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas.

Zydeco Capital Jam

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
18-year-old accordion ace Brayden Janice leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 10 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. The monthly jam has free admission and is open to all musicians and fans.
And they are off to the finish line at Happy Days Vacation Bible School at St. Anthony’s Church. The Jeanmard Center was the place to be for children kindergarten through fifth-grade ages. The theme of the Happy Days was, “Stellar Shine Jesus’ Light.” Enjoying a sack race, from left, are Gus Thibodeaux, Raphaela High, Rose Cleland and Jack Turner. (Photo by Myra Miller)

And they are off to the finish line at Happy Days Vacation Bible School at St. Anthony’s Church. The Jeanmard Center was the place to be for children kindergarten through fifth-grade ages. The theme of the Happy Days was, “Stellar Shine Jesus’ Light.” Enjoying a sack race, from left, are Gus Thibodeaux, Raphaela High, Rose Cleland and Jack Turner. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Hopping good times

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
And they are off to the finish line at Happy Days Vacation Bible School at St. Anthony’s Church. The Jeanmard Center was the place to be for children kindergarten through fifth-grade ages. The theme of the Happy Days was, “Stellar Shine Jesus’ Light.

Permitless concealed carry dies

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
A bill to allow permitless concealed carry of firearms was withdrawn by a Republican lawmaker Tuesday, meaning that his efforts to push it are over this year. House Bill 131, authored by Rep.