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Parish Council considering ambulance ordinance

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 19, 2023
An ordinance to regulate ambulance service in St. Landry Parish is on hold after a Council meeting Wednesday. One issue that surfaced is improving service to north St. Landry Parish.

Top parish government pay listed

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 19, 2023
As part of its budget approval process the St. Landry Parish Council received a list of parish employees and their salaries, a list of vehicles and an organizational chart from Parish President Jessie Bellard at its Wednesday meeting. There are 118 employees listed in 11 departments.
Evidence seized in drug arrest. (St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office photo)

Evidence seized in drug arrest. (St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office photo)

Lawyer’s husband busted

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 19, 2023
Calling it “Operation Viper” in a news release, St Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz announced Thursday that David Clarence Marler has been arrested on drug charges and battery of a police officer.
Rudbeckias are ideal for mass plantings, borders and containers, and they can even be used as cut flowers.

Rudbeckias are ideal for mass plantings, borders and containers, and they can even be used as cut flowers.

Rudbeckia is bright, cheerful addition to gardens, landscapes

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 19, 2023
Rudbeckia, a member of the daisy family, has long been a popular choice for gardeners and landscapers alike. With its bright yellow and orange blooms, rudbeckia adds a splash of color to any garden or landscape. But where did this popular plant come from, and how has it been used over time?
The state has a $50 billion plan for shoring up Louisiana’s coast. (Photos courtesy of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority)

The state has a $50 billion plan for shoring up Louisiana’s coast. (Photos courtesy of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority)

$50 billion coastal plan heads toward approval

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 19, 2023
Louisiana’s most recent plan to restore and protect its coast at a cost of $50 billion advanced Wednesday through the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

Living a full life as we grow older

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 19, 2023
I just had a birthday. My 83rd. No, no, no, I’m not looking for any more congratulations. Like most of you who are on social media, I’ve been overwhelmed with good wishes. Yes, I do have to realize that I’m not going to live forever.

Are you addicted to memes?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 19, 2023
Meme: “A cultural item in the form of an image, video, phrase, etc., that is spread via the internet and often altered in a creative or humorous way,” explains Dictionary.com. Some people are mere passive consumers of memes. Others eschew newfangled social media altogether.

An unfortunate habit of steamboats

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 19, 2023
Steamboats revolutionized travel on the waterways of south Louisiana and did wonders for the economies of the places they visited.

McNeese names honor students

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 19, 2023
McNeese State University honor students were recognized at spring commencement ceremonies held May 12 in the McNeese Legacy Center. Honor students recognized were: Summa Cum Laude (3.90-4.00) included: Luke D. Bischoff, Eunice; Leon C. Lahaye, Arnaudville; and Bailey Leonards, Iota.