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College’s bid to erase its flawed founder is insulting

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
I was thrilled when I received an acceptance letter from Bryn Mawr College. Bryn Mawr was dedicated to educating women at the same level as many of the Ivy League institutions, like Harvard and Yale, many of which did not admit women in 1885 when the school was co-founded by M. Carey Thomas.

Is Congress taking over local school boards?

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
School board elections in Louisiana used to be rather sleepy affairs, with generally a small turnout on election day. Yes, there were often controversial issues considered by local boards.
Louisiana VFW State Commander Don Reber speaks at his homecoming celebration on Saturday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8971 in Eunice. About 170 VFW leaders and members from across the state participated in the event that honors the state commander. Seated from left, are Donnie Fontenot, Post 8971 commander, Mary Miller, Reber’s daughter, and Thuy Reber, the commander’s wife. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Louisiana VFW State Commander Don Reber speaks at his homecoming celebration on Saturday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8971 in Eunice. About 170 VFW leaders and members from across the state participated in the event that honors the state commander. Seated from left, are Donnie Fontenot, Post 8971 commander, Mary Miller, Reber’s daughter, and Thuy Reber, the commander’s wife. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

VFW celebrates Don Reber’s tenure as state commander

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Veterans of Foreign War leaders and members from Louisiana celebrated Don Reber’s tenure as state commander at a weekend celebration at Eunice Post 8971. The Commander Homecoming and Testimonial occurs at the commander’s home post.

Eunice curfew may be working

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The curfew for adults in Eunice is apparently working, Police Chief Kyle Lebouef said. The 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew was announced effective March 23. “I’ve not seen as many minors out there walking or hanging out on the street,” he said on Tuesday.
The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Legislative Breakfast, a forecast of the 2023 Legislative Session, March 23 at the Crowley Town Club. Among those on hand were, from left, Megan Duhon, Acadia Parish Chamber president and CEO; State Rep. John Stefanski, R-Crowley; State Sen Bob Hensgens, R-Gueydan; and State Rep. Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Legislative Breakfast, a forecast of the 2023 Legislative Session, March 23 at the Crowley Town Club. Among those on hand were, from left, Megan Duhon, Acadia Parish Chamber president and CEO; State Rep. John Stefanski, R-Crowley; State Sen Bob Hensgens, R-Gueydan; and State Rep. Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Acadiana legislators present session preview

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Roads, violent crime, tax reform, pay raises for legislators – all that and more was touched upon during Thursday’s (March 23) Legislative Breakfast, hosted by the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce. Sen. Bob Hensgens, Rep. John Stefanski, and Rep.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 18 Curtis Leblanc, 55, 200 block of Fuselier, Eunice. Cruelty to animals. March 25 Leijean Johnson, 19, 200 block of Montreal Drive, Lafayette. Possession of stolen firearm. March 28 Heather McKinney, 37, 2900 Hwy. 383, Kinder. Probation warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 27 05:26 Caller in the 1700 block of West Peach said a loose dog attacked her dog on the porch. 07:21 Lobby complaint in reference to a stolen trash can.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 29 Jerod D. Dupont, 38, 100 block of Ray Lejeune Road, Jennings. Speeding, no motorcycle endorsement. Arrested by Louisiana State Police. Michelle Marie Morgan, 41, 2700 block of Highway 752, Opelousas.

Opelousas woman charged with 29 counts of identity theft

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
A 35-year-old Opelousas woman was arrested Monday and charged with 29 counts of identity theft related to Medicaid payment, according to a Sheriff Bobby Guidroz in a news release. Jessica Marie Guillory, of the 600 block of Fontenot Road, was arrested on Tuesday.

Former town clerk in Washington charged

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
A former Town of Washington employee has been charged with theft and malfeasance in office over traffic citations. Erica Shauntrell Zacharie, 38, of the 100 block of Garnet Drive, Opelousas, turned herself in at the St. Landry Parish Jail and booked on the warrant issued for her arrest.