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Opelousas man shot, arrested in nightclub incident

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
An Opelousas man was arrested by Louisiana State Police for an incident that occurred in January. State Police reported the arrested Tuesday in the following news release. On Jan.

A different perspective for America’s critics

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
During the Bicentennial year of 1976, I was a 15-year-old history geek. To be alive for the 200th birthday of our nation, particularly in Philadelphia, where it all began, was intoxicating.
Douglas Schoen

Douglas Schoen

Polling shows Louisianans support reining in Big Tech

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Our politics are arguably more divided now than at any other time in modern history – however, the one thing that both Democrats and Republicans in Louisiana do agree on is the need to rein in Big Tech.
Speaking at lectern is U.S. Rep. Mike Lee at town hall meeting in in Pine Prairie on July 6. Seated, from left, are Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel, Evangeline Parish School Board President Wayne Dardeau, Pine Prairie Mayor Quint West, Pastor Kevin West of First Baptist Church Ville Platte, and Pine Prairie Council Members Tammy Buxton and Gilbert Bordelon. (Photo by Tony Marks/Ville Platte Gazette)

Speaking at lectern is U.S. Rep. Mike Lee at town hall meeting in in Pine Prairie on July 6. Seated, from left, are Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel, Evangeline Parish School Board President Wayne Dardeau, Pine Prairie Mayor Quint West, Pastor Kevin West of First Baptist Church Ville Platte, and Pine Prairie Council Members Tammy Buxton and Gilbert Bordelon. (Photo by Tony Marks/Ville Platte Gazette)

Johnson: Louisiana is ready for ‘red tsunami’

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Two days after celebrating the country’s independence, U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, who represents the state’s fourth district, held a town hall meeting in Pine Prairie. The congressman acknowledged all the bad news dominating the headlines today. “There’s a lot of bad things going on,” he said.

Armed robber strikes Dollar General Store

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
The Dollar General Store on the 1700 block of the Chataignier Road just outside of Ville Platte was the site of an armed robbery at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday, according to a news release from Evangeline Parish Sheriff Charles Guillory.
Monty, the retired State Fire Marshal K-9, dies. (Submitted photo)

Monty, the retired State Fire Marshal K-9, dies. (Submitted photo)

Retired State Fire Marshal K-9 Monty dies

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
BThe State Fire Marshal’s Office is mourning the death of a retired K-9 officer following the discovery of an extensive tumor. Monty, a 12-year-old golden Labrador who joined the SFM in 2012, died peacefully July 5.
Marcella Prejean was surprised with a celebration event honoring her working at the hospital for 50 years. From left, are CEO of Acadian Medical Center Kevin Frank, Natalie Lemelle, associate chief financial officer; Prejean; Janice Jones, chief financial officer; and Julie Paul, chief nursing officer. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Marcella Prejean was surprised with a celebration event honoring her working at the hospital for 50 years. From left, are CEO of Acadian Medical Center Kevin Frank, Natalie Lemelle, associate chief financial officer; Prejean; Janice Jones, chief financial officer; and Julie Paul, chief nursing officer. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Hospital employee honored for 50 years of service

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Her one and only job for the past 50 years is working at the hospital in Eunice. Marcella Rider Prejean began her job and career 50 years ago at the age of 17. She began working at Moosa Memorial Hospital in data processing under the administrator and CEO Doug Longman.

Aldermen give extra time for property

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
The owner of property at 241 E. Oak Ave. has 30 days to remedy problems before the city takes action. The Eunice Board of Aldermen voted to allow owner Lawrence Vallery Jr. the extra time after it was explained he has health problems.

Burglary suspect falls asleep on the job

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
A burglary suspect was so tired from his illegal task at a Eunice business that he fell asleep on the job, according to Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot. The owner of Advanced Cast Weld found Jeremy Ryan Guidroz, 38, of the 500 block of Cedar Lane, Branch, asleep on an engine block at about 7 a.m.