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Clyde J. Citizen

Clyde J. Citizen

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish seeks infomation on rape suspect

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Rayne Police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Clyde J. Citizen. Citizen is wanted for second-degree rape. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. Citizen is described as a black male, 28 years of age. He is 5’ 10” in height, weighing 125 pounds.

Eunice residents busted in Carencro for burglary

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Two Eunice residents faces charges after being arrested by Carencro Police. Police were investigating a business burglary in Carencro where equipment was damaged and several items were stolen, according to a news release from the Carencro Police Department.
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy was in Ville Patte to talk about a a $29.9 million grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) that would connect most Evangeline Parish residents to broadband internet, including Ville Platte High School. (Submitted photo)

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy was in Ville Patte to talk about a a $29.9 million grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) that would connect most Evangeline Parish residents to broadband internet, including Ville Platte High School. (Submitted photo)

Cassidy announces broadband grant at Ville Platte High School

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) informed students at Ville Platte High School that they would benefit from a $29.

Preserve Public Notice Requirement

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Newspapers remain one of the cheapest ways to communicate and establish a reliable public record. Since the days of Benjamin Franklin, who was one the nation’s earliest printers, to today, the printed word on a piece of paper is the tried and true standard for a historic record.

Fantasy takes over reality in Disneyland

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
A few years ago, someone started a campaign to make Elsa the first lesbian Disney princess. It didn’t get much traction at the time, just like the idea that Ernie and Bert were shacking up as domestic partners on “Sesame Street.” Fast forward to 2022.

State’s unclaimed property program receives national award

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
BATON ROUGE — During the Unclaimed Property Professionals Organization (UPPO) annual conference, Louisiana’s Unclaimed Property Program was awarded the prestigious UPPO Members’ Choice Unclaimed Property State of the Year Award.
Lucas Tate

Lucas Tate

Tate to manage JD Bank branch in Mamou

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
JD Bank announceed that Lucas Tate has joined the JD Bank team as assistant vice president branch manager of its Mamou Office located at 609 Main St. Tate has more than 20 years of banking expertise.
From left, St. Landry Parish Governement Finance Director Caryn Fulop, WIOA Workforce Director Brenda Foulcard and St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard. (Submitted photo)

From left, St. Landry Parish Governement Finance Director Caryn Fulop, WIOA Workforce Director Brenda Foulcard and St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard. (Submitted photo)

Foulcard named Workforce director for 8-parish consortium

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
OPELOUSAS — On behalf of St.

Mayor may revive library, recreation boards

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot may revive the city’s library and recreation boards after Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. Alderwoman Germaine Simpson brought up the need during the meeting by noting both boards have become inactive.
Leonard Miller

Leonard Miller

Eunice man slain, suspect tracked to Lafayette

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Staff report Clarence Mitchell, 36, died from a shotgun blast Tuesday afternoon in the 100 block of Bradley Street just outside Eunice. Through the course of the investigation, Leonard Miller, 35, of the 1600 block of Tyrone Road, Eunice, was identified as the shooter.