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Myra Miller
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Concealed carry permit class Saturday The St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one-day concealed carry permit training class beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at 211 W. Park Ave. in Eunice. The course is $100 and $80 for a spouse or renewal.

Unrestrained man succumbs to injuries sustained in Acadia Parish crash

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
At 1:25 a.m. on Jan. 8, troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I were notified of a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 at the Trumps Road overpass near exit 72 (Egan exit) in Acadia Parish. The crash took the life of 71-year-old Bernard Bush of Washington.

Pope Benedict: The Holy War for America

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
With the death of Pope Benedict XVI, considered one of the greatest theologians in the 20th century, we should stop to ponder what effect he had on America.

Laughing your way to happiness

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
What makes us happy and fulfilled? According to the directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, the answer is very simple: our relationships.

State launches hotline for reporting juvenile sex trafficking

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Louisiana has launched a hotline for receiving reports of suspected juvenile sex trafficking, centralizing the calls to ensure closer coordination between state agencies, law enforcement, and service providers tasked with investigating cases, helping victims to safety and advocating on their behalf.
Case, a 4-year-old corgi from Vermilion Parish, is winner of the AFBF People’s Choice Pup social media contest. (Submitted photo)

Case, a 4-year-old corgi from Vermilion Parish, is winner of the AFBF People’s Choice Pup social media contest. (Submitted photo)

Vermilion Parish Corgi wins People’s Choice Pup at Farm Bureau Convention

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
It was the best Case scenario for one Louisiana farm dog at the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention. Case, a 4-year-old corgi from Vermilion Parish, is winner of the AFBF People’s Choice Pup social media contest.

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, OGHS announce partnership

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Opelousas General Health System and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center on Monday celebrated the completion of an agreement to expand and enhance cancer care resources in the Greater Opelousas area, effective immediately.

Autism indicator available on Louisiana identification cards

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Eligible residents can now request to have an “Autism” indicator added to their Louisiana identification card. Qualified applicants include any person diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by a qualified medical or mental health professional.
Eunice Pollce Deputy Chief Tony Kennedy, center, was recognized on his retirement at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. From left, are Mayor Scott Fontenot, Kennedy, and Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice Pollce Deputy Chief Tony Kennedy, center, was recognized on his retirement at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. From left, are Mayor Scott Fontenot, Kennedy, and Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Kennedy retires as deputy police chief

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Retiring Eunice Police Deputy Chief Tony Kennedy was recognized on his retirement at the Board of Aldermen meeting on Tuesday. Kennedy served as deputy chief since 2020 and retired effective Jan. 3. “It has been a pleasure working here for all these years.