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Louis Gurvich

History, science render a verdict on abortion

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, John Roberts, has confirmed that the draft opinion leaked on May 2 was authentic, in that it was generated by the justices themselves.
Games Across Acadiana

Games Across Acadiana

Games Across Acadiana raffle tickets on sale

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Starting June 3 through June 19, Miles Perret Cancer Services is hosting Games Across Acadiana: Acadiana’s Ultimate Scavenger Hunt. The virtual scavenger hunt will feature over 60 missions and activities for the whole family.
Cleco

Cleco

Some Cleco customers eligible for 25% summer discount

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Cleco customers who meet the income guidelines of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) are eligible to receive a 25% discount on the fuel portion of their electric utility bill through the Cleco Alternative Rate for Electricity (CARE) discount program.
Taxes due.

Taxes due.

Louisiana state income tax filing deadline is Monday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The filing and payment deadline for 2021 state individual income tax is Monday. Taxpayers can file their returns electronically through Louisiana File Online, the state’s free web portal for individual tax filers.
McNeese State University senior Kaleb LeDay performs with the university’s zydeco band, Zyde-Pokes. (Photo courtesy of McNeese State University)

McNeese State University senior Kaleb LeDay performs with the university’s zydeco band, Zyde-Pokes. (Photo courtesy of McNeese State University)

Accounting major finds way to keep family tradition alive

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
At McNeese State University, Kinder senior Kaleb LeDay continues to explore and develop his musical passions while working on his accounting degree, thanks to McNeese’s very own zydeco band, the Zyde-Pokes. This performing group was created through the W.A.
Love Eunice.

Love Eunice.

City clears 11 properties off condemned list

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Eunice aldermen cleared 11 properties from the code enforcement condemned list at Tuesday’s city meeting. Five other properties remain on a list to begin condemnation proceedings. Stan Feucht, city attorney, said there were issues with the notices sent to owners of the five remaining properties.
LSU Eunice Chancellor Nancee Sorenson, right, and Ochsner Lafayette General CEO Patrick Gandy are inside the Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center at the LSU Eunice Allied Health Campus in Lafayette. On Wednesday, the two groups announced a $700,000 expansion. (Photo courtesy of LSU Eunice)

LSU Eunice Chancellor Nancee Sorenson, right, and Ochsner Lafayette General CEO Patrick Gandy are inside the Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center at the LSU Eunice Allied Health Campus in Lafayette. On Wednesday, the two groups announced a $700,000 expansion. (Photo courtesy of LSU Eunice)

LSUE, Ochsner Lafayette General announce extended partnership

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Louisiana State University at Eunice and Ochsner Lafayette General announce a contribution of nearly $700,000 towards expansion in LSUE’s Allied Health programs, the two groups unveiled on Wednesday.

Vet Fest aims to help veterans

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Veterans are almost certain to find something helpful at the first Vet Fest at LSUE scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday “People don’t use 80% of their benefits,” said Pamela Veillon, LA Vet Corps navigator at LSU Eunice.
Eunice High School.

Eunice High School.

Eunice High ranked in top 100 in Louisiana

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Eunice High School and the Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts are the only two high schools in St. Landry Parish to be in top 100 ranked public schools U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best High Schools.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 11 Andrew Norman Varnado, 21, 200 block of Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Port Barre. Domestic abuse battery (child endangerment). Arrested by Port Barre Police. Jaylen Manuel, 20, 800 block of E.