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Are you old enough to be a fashion model?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 20, 2023
According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, the demand for older models in the fashion and cosmetics industries is exploding. Sorry. Perhaps “exploding” is a trigger word. It might give some of the most seasoned models flashbacks of “the rocket’s red glare, bombs bursting in air.

Distressed dachshund knew what to do

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 20, 2023
In February 1953 a dachshund named Hugo barked out a testimony to at least one benefit of the good old days when telephone calls were placed through local operators who knew everyone in town and, some said, a lot of their business that had nothing to do with making a call.
St. Landry Sheriff’s deputies responded to shots fired on Kenneth Boagni Sr. Drive near the Townhouse apartments on Jan. 10. Upon arrival, officers discovered that Johnathon Semien, a 37-year-old black male had been shot multiple times and had died as a result of his injuries. The detectives discovered evidence at the scene that indicated that Semien was inside of his vehicle when the shooting began and had also been shot multiple times after he exited his vehicle. Evidence also shows that the shooter was

St. Landry Sheriff’s deputies responded to shots fired on Kenneth Boagni Sr. Drive near the Townhouse apartments on Jan. 10. Upon arrival, officers discovered that Johnathon Semien, a 37-year-old black male had been shot multiple times and had died as a result of his injuries. The detectives discovered evidence at the scene that indicated that Semien was inside of his vehicle when the shooting began and had also been shot multiple times after he exited his vehicle. Evidence also shows that the shooter was

Shooting scene in Opelousas

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 20, 2023
St. Landry Sheriff’s deputies responded to shots fired on Kenneth Boagni Sr. Drive near the Townhouse apartments on Jan. 10. Upon arrival, officers discovered that Johnathon Semien, a 37-year-old black male had been shot multiple times and had died as a result of his injuries.
Van Reed

Van Reed

Eunice resident to help administer parish government

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 20, 2023
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard announced that Eunice resident Van Reed’s role in parish government has been expanded. The announcement came during Sen. Billy Cassidy’s visit to Eunice on Wednesday.
From left, Council members Mildred Thierry, Vivan Olivier and Haold Taylor review budget numbers at the Jan. 18 meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

From left, Council members Mildred Thierry, Vivan Olivier and Haold Taylor review budget numbers at the Jan. 18 meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Parish Council deadlocks on officers

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 20, 2023
The St. Landry Parish Council deadlocked in voting for its chairman and vice chairman positions. With Council member Easton Shelvin absent, the Council found itself tied 6-6 in the votes for its leadership. The Council may vote again at a Jan. 31 meeting on the chairman and vice chairman positions.
Parish President Jesse Bellard said removal of the monument may begin today. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Parish President Jesse Bellard said removal of the monument may begin today. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Confederate monument may be coming down

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 20, 2023
Removal of the Confederate monument on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds may start today. Parish President Jessie Bellard announced at Wednesday’s meeting that the process to remove the monument would begin. Bellard said it would take several days to disassemble the monument.
Sen. Bill Cassidy looks over a crawfish trap filled with gifts. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Sen. Bill Cassidy looks over a crawfish trap filled with gifts. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice area products presented to Cassidy

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 20, 2023
After the serious stuff about federal funds and the future, Eunice Rotarian Pat Dossman presented Sen. Bill Cassidy with crawfish trap full of Eunice area products. The trap is Eunice-made and donated by Dana Duvall. “I’ve never gotten a crawfish trap.
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy speaks at a Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy speaks at a Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Sen. Cassidy extols bipartisan infrastructure bill impact

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 20, 2023
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy came to town with a message about how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is impacting Louisiana. Cassidy stressed the legislation was a bipartisan effort. The infrastructure bill passed the Senate with 19 Republican votes.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 18 Michael Broussard, 41, 1100 block of Mariaun, Eunice. Probation violation, hold. Tyson Antoine, 34, 1500 block of West Vine, Eunice. Probation warrant. January 19 Galvis Ardoin, 46, unknown address, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 18 00:41 Disturbance in the 400 block of North St. George. 03:15 Disturbance in the 2000 block of Betty. 05:55 Caller said a subject is screaming in the roadway with a juvenile in the 100 block of Mamie.