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Survey: 17% of Louisiana residents lost home insurance last year

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Seventeen percent of Louisiana residents say insurance companies canceled their homeowner’s policies last year, according to an LSU survey released Tuesday. And a majority of residents polled say insurance rates are on the rise and are higher than in other states.

Jobless rate, workforce hold steady

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Tri-Parish workforce in April was little changed from a year ago and jobless rates were stable, according to the data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The Tri-Parish workforce totaled 68,275 in April up 165 or 0.
Darrel_Papillion (Photo courtesy of of Walters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens)

Darrel_Papillion (Photo courtesy of of Walters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens)

Senate confirms Papillion for federal judgeship

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Eunice High School graduate Darrel Papillion won U.S. Senate confirmation for a lifetime appointment on the U.S. District Court in New Orleans on Tuesday Papillion was confirmed by a vote of 59-31. A report on nola.
Douglas A. “Buddy” Moody Sr.

Douglas A. “Buddy” Moody Sr.

Obituary: Douglas A. “Buddy” Moody, Sr.

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
A Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life will be held Friday, June 2, 2023, at 2:00 PM in St. Mary Mother of the Church Catholic Church for Douglas A. “Buddy” Moody Sr., age 95, who passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family members, on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
VFW State Commander Don Reber, center, spoke about remembering those who died in service to the nation at the Eunice Memorial Day ceremony. VFW members show are Donald Estillete, left, and Christine Chataignier. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

VFW State Commander Don Reber, center, spoke about remembering those who died in service to the nation at the Eunice Memorial Day ceremony. VFW members show are Donald Estillete, left, and Christine Chataignier. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Fallen remembered here on Memorial Day

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Those who gave their all in service to the nation were honored and remembered in a service on Memorial Day in Eunice. “The day is about them. We will say their names,” said Donnie Fontenot, VFW Post 8971 commander. “The whole day is about remembering them,” he said.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 31 Joseph Gathe, 37, 200 block of Armentine, Breaux Bridge. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule II CDS. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 30 Devidre Doyle, 22, 500 block of Fred, Eunice. Second degree battery. Travasky Frank, 25, 300 block of North St. Joseph, Eunice. Second degree battery. May 31 Tyler Fuselier, 25, 2000 block of Betty, Eunice. Simple battery.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department. May 30 00:24 Subject laying on the sidewalk near Brownie’s. 01:13 Suspicious vehicle in the alley behind the pavilion. 02:31 911 caller said a subject is causing a disturbance in the 300 block of Boudreaux.

Survey: 17% of Louisiana residents lost home insurance last year

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Seventeen percent of Louisiana residents say insurance companies canceled their homeowner’s policies last year, according to an LSU survey released Tuesday. And a majority of residents polled say insurance rates are on the rise and are higher than in other states.
John Walter Menard

John Walter Menard

John Walter Menard

Myra Miller
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
John Walter Menard passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at the age of 47. A Private Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Father Sam Fontanta officiating. Interment of his ashes in St. Thomas More Cemetery will follow.