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Sen. Katrina Jackson

Sen. Katrina Jackson

Deadline looms for abortion legislation

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 3, 2022
The House gave final passage Thursday to bills that would enhance criminal penalties for abortion providers and make it a crime for out-of-state companies to supply abortion pills to Louisiana residents by mail. Senate Bill 342, sponsored by Sen.
By Harlan Kirgan Editor A November election in a special Opelousas school tax district will not happen because the process has run out of time. St. Landry Parish School Board President Albert Hayes Jr. read a message from attorney Eric Lafleur informing the Board the deadlines have passed to schedule an election in November. Last month, the Board in an 8-4 vote approved a tax district for the Opelousas High School attendance zone. The zone also includes the Grolee Elementary attendance area on the west s

By Harlan Kirgan Editor A November election in a special Opelousas school tax district will not happen because the process has run out of time. St. Landry Parish School Board President Albert Hayes Jr. read a message from attorney Eric Lafleur informing the Board the deadlines have passed to schedule an election in November. Last month, the Board in an 8-4 vote approved a tax district for the Opelousas High School attendance zone. The zone also includes the Grolee Elementary attendance area on the west s

No election this year in the special school taxing district (PDF of new election district)

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 3, 2022
A November election in a special Opelousas school tax district will not happen because the process has run out of time. St. Landry Parish School Board President Albert Hayes Jr.

Crashes claim 2 lives in Acadia

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 3, 2022
Two lives were lost in two separate crashes in Acadia Parish on Friday, according to a Louisiana State Police Troop I news release. Shortly after midnight, police were notified of a two-vehicle fatal crash on U.S. Interstate 10 about 2 miles west of La. 91.
Florene LeBouef Bushnell

Florene LeBouef Bushnell

Florene LeBouef Bushnell

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Florene LeBouef Bushnell passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at the age of 78. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Chataignier.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 2, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 2 Christopher Davon Roberts, 29, 1300 block of W. Vine Street, Opelousas. Aggravated assault with a firearm (2 counts), aggravated criminal damage to property, domestic abuse battery (strangulation).
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 2, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 1 00:03 911 call made, and advised that the subject next door to the 400 block of East Vine is yelling and screaming. 08:05 Wreck near Valero and Super 1 Foods, no blockage and no injuries.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Garage sale at FUMC Saturday First United Methodist Church in Eunice, at 501 S. 5th, will have a garage sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Any 65-year-old and older customer can receive 5 free pieces of clothing. Limited supply and only clothing pieces.

Unclaimed property checks in the mail

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Louisiana State Treasurer John M. Schroder announced that 27,125 Unclaimed Property checks totaling $4.8 million were mailed May 26 following a data match to update addresses. Checks will be mailed to every parish in the state.

Tri-Parish unemployment rates down, workforce up

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Tri-Parish unemployment rates in April were down from a year ago and the workforce increased, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Louisiana’s not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April of 3.5% is tied for the lowest in series history. The rate of 3.