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UL Lafayette researcher Dr. Robert Miller, center, is among seven people appointed by President Joseph Biden to the Mississippi River Commission. It advises federal agencies in areas such as engineering and flood control. He is an assistant professor of civil engineering and assistant director of the University’s Louisiana Watershed Flood Center. The other two people in the photo are not identified. (Photo by Rachel Rafati / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

UL Lafayette researcher Dr. Robert Miller, center, is among seven people appointed by President Joseph Biden to the Mississippi River Commission. It advises federal agencies in areas such as engineering and flood control. He is an assistant professor of civil engineering and assistant director of the University’s Louisiana Watershed Flood Center. The other two people in the photo are not identified. (Photo by Rachel Rafati / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

UL Lafayette researcher appointed to the Mississippi River Commission

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 7, 2022
A University of Louisiana at Lafayette researcher is among seven people appointed by President Joseph Biden to serve on the Mississippi River Commission. Dr.
The Kyiv City Ballet will be on stage at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Heymann Performing Arts Center in Lafayette. (Submitted photo)

The Kyiv City Ballet will be on stage at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Heymann Performing Arts Center in Lafayette. (Submitted photo)

Kyiv City Ballet to perform Oct. 23 at Heymann Center

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 7, 2022
The Kyiv City Ballet, with 35 extraordinary dancers, will make its first-ever tour of the United States this fall and the magnificent company will be on stage at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Heymann Performing Arts Center in Lafayette.
Bayou State Waste trash cans are on Perchville Road on Thursday. A dark blueWaste Connections can be seen in the background. The change in trash pickup service was chaotic last week. Richard LeBouef, executive director of the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission, said the service should improve starting Monday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Bayou State Waste trash cans are on Perchville Road on Thursday. A dark blueWaste Connections can be seen in the background. The change in trash pickup service was chaotic last week. Richard LeBouef, executive director of the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission, said the service should improve starting Monday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Trash pickup change turns into chaos

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 7, 2022
The change in trash pickup service from Waste Connections to Bayou State Waste was chaotic last week. Bayou State’s light blue cans and Progressive’s dark blue cans dotted roadsides. Trash pickup service was reported delayed across the parish. Schedules were running a day behind in many areas.

Eunice Police deal with shootings

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 7, 2022
A Eunice man was shot in the butt in an incident off Mayers Street near an apartment complex, said Police Chief Randy Fontenot. No arrest has been made in the Wednesday shooting, he said. The adult victim was driven to the hospital by a family member.
Preston Castille, Helix Community Schools president, holds a hard hat signed by St. Landry Parish School Board members Thursday. The School Board approved a charter school application by Helix Community Schools. Two schools are planned for Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Preston Castille, Helix Community Schools president, holds a hard hat signed by St. Landry Parish School Board members Thursday. The School Board approved a charter school application by Helix Community Schools. Two schools are planned for Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Charter school approved

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 7, 2022
The St. Landry Parish School Board approved a charter school application for Helix Community Schools at its meeting on Thursday. The unanimous approval is for a Type 1 charter school that will report to the School Board and receive state Minimum Foundation Program funds. Preston Castille, a St.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, October 7, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 7 Kristy L. Ledoux, 43, 100 block of Della Drive, Opelousas. Child desertion. Arrested by Port Barre Police. Kevin Rico Cane, 51, 1200 block of Ina Clare Drive, Opelousas.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Friday, October 7, 2022
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 5 Marctavious Singleton, 24, 100 block of Prairie, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. October 6 Juvenile, 14, Eunice. Unlawful sale/purchase of tobacco under 18. Nicole Fontenot, 20, 100 block of Prairie, Eunice. Simple assault.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Friday, October 7, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. October 6 01:44 Ungovernable juvenile in the 200 block of North 9th. 02:37 Caller in the 400 block of Ulysee said that someone is trying to get into her home.

St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office major charged

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, October 6, 2022
A major in the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office faces charges after being investigated for using his office for personal gain, according to a news release from Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. Maj.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 6 Tristan Layne Higginbotham, 26, 100 block of 3rd Street, Opelousas.