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Eunice city officials gather after Tuesday Board of Aldermen meeting. From left, are Chad Andrepont, alderman; Scott Fontenot, mayor; Kyle LeBouef, incoming police chief; Ernest Blanchard, alderman; Marion “Nootsie” Sattler, alderman at-large; Stan Feucht, city attorney; and Randy Fontenot, police chief. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Au revoir, Adios, Goodbye

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

By Harlan Kirgan Editor Outgoing Police Chief Randy Fontenot stressed police officers need better pay in his final session at a regular Board of Aldermen meeting. “I have no applications to review. We don’t have anybody applying for these positions at this point,” he said.

A detail from the Confederate monument on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Confederate monument stands fast

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

By Harlan Kirgan Editor Despite the St. Landry Parish Council voting 9-3 in April to move a monument to Confederate soldiers off the Courthouse grounds, the 102-year-old structure remains in place.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 14 Johnathan Bourque, 34, 100 block of Wind Chime Drive, Youngsville. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule II CDS, failure to drive on right side of road, switched license plate, no insurance.

Marie E. Miller Courville

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Marie E. Miller Courville announces her passing on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at the Veranda House in Sealy, TX at the age of 90. Visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 9 a.m.

Concealed carry permit class set

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

The St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office is holding a one-day concealed carry permit training class at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 17 at 211 W. Park Ave., Eunice. The course costs $100 dollars and $80 for a spouse or renewal.

Schools closing due to weather

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

The St Landry Parish public schools will close Wednesday due to anticipated severe weather. Also closing is the LSUE campus. LSUE and the parish campuses are to reopen on Thursday. LSUE is holdings fall commencement ceremony at 10 a.m Friday.

Constitutional amendments pass

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Voters passed three constitutional amendments in Saturday’s election. Amendment 1 passed with 73% of the 428,485 votes cast in the state. The amendment requires U.S. citizenship to register and vote in Louisiana. The amendment also passed with 69% of the St.

Sandbags available in St. Landry Parish

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

St. Landry Parish Government will issue sandbags Tuesdayfor any parish resident who might need them. Due to possible severe weather and chance of flooding Tuesday and into Wednesday, the parish government is making the bags available at the Yambilee Building at 1939 W. Landry (U.S.

Germaine Simpson

Simpson wins reelection to Board seat

Rebecca Chaisson

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Germaine Simpson won reelection to the Ward 2 Board of Aldermen set in a runoff election on Saturday. Simpson won her fourth term with 54% of the 388 votes cast. Challenger Jacqueline “JuJu” Vallare won 180 votes. Turnout, according statistics at the secretary of state’s website, geauxvote.

Johnny Hatler

Myra Miller

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Johnny Hatler announces his passing on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the Acadian Medical Center in Eunice at the age of 70. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.