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Slim’s in Kinder before the once famous dance hall was demolished. (Kinder Courier News photo)

Once famous dance halls disappearing

Myra Miller

Friday, September 23, 2022

By Carissa Hebert The Kinder Courier News Dance halls like Slim’s were popular places in America between the 1920s (The Roaring 20s) to the early 80s when technology like computers, internet and cell phones began changing the way the world operates.

The St. Landry Parish Council appointed Byron Stelly the new registrar of voters during the council’s regular September meeting Wednesday.

St. Landry Parish Council appoints Stelly as the new Registrar of Voters

Myra Miller

Friday, September 23, 2022

By: Claudette Olivier LSN Editor The St. Landry Parish Council appointed Byron Stelly the new registrar of voters during the council’s regular September meeting Wednesday.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette students, alumni and football fans won’t have to wait until the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns square off against the South Alabama Jaguars to enjoy Homecoming 2022.

UL Lafayette announces homecoming week activities

Myra Miller

Friday, September 23, 2022

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Friday, September 23, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 22 Kasey Paul Perron, 48, 400 block of Second Street, Elton. Bench warrant for Evangeline Parish Sheriff, probation parole, hold.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, September 23, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. September 22 06:58 Caller in the area of Maple and Jelks advised of pallets on his property, and does not know who it belongs to.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, September 23, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. eptember 23 Shalander Marie Roberts, 27, 700 block of Emmett Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant, hold for Lafayette Police Department. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, September 22, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 22 Harry James Charles, 52, 1300 block of Amega Avenue, Opelousas. Violation of a protective order. Arrested by Opelousas Police Department. Danielle Casey Leger, 36, 1300 block of B&B Avenue, Eunice.

Marjorie Marcantel Ardoin

Myra Miller

Thursday, September 22, 2022

EUNICE–With heavy hearts the family of Marjorie Marcantel Ardoin announces her passing on Monday, September 12, 2022 at the Lafayette General Medical Center at the age of 93. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at St.

Donald Jonas Fruge

Myra Miller

Thursday, September 22, 2022

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday September 24, 2022 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Eunice for Donald Jonas Fruge, 71, who passed away on September 21, 2022 . Burial will follow in the St.

Acadia Parish Sheriff arrests

Acadia Parish Sheriff Arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Arrests reported by the Acadia Parish sheriff include the following. September 22 Regina Roche, 51, Gueydan. Warrant, forgery, 7 counts, exploitation of the infirmed. Zachary Rider, 21, Eunice. Detainer for probation and parole. Germaine Monroe, 20, Rayne. Domestic abuse battery.