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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Monday, March 28, 2022
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 25-March 27 Jamie Andrus, 23, 800 block of Burr Street, Opelousas. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, no insurance, no driver’s license, turning movements and required signals.

Acadia Parish Sheriff's arrests

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, March 28, 2022
Arrests reported by the Acadia Parish sheriff include the following. Amber Quibodeaux, 34, Iota. Criminal trespass, home invasion, vandalism.
Deanton's Cajun Kitchen

Deanton's Cajun Kitchen

2022 Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off winners named

Myra Miller
Monday, March 28, 2022
Huge crowds gathered Sunday at the Northwest Center pavilion and grounds to the annual Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off. The cook-off was held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. People tasted, sampled, and voted on the best crawfish etouffee. There were 39 cooking booths participating in the cook-off.
Lorie LeDoux, principal at Highland Early Learning Center, left, along with Sabah Hassan and Carla White were guests at Wednesday’s Rotary Club meeting. LeDoux and White gave updates on Highland Early Learning Center and Sarah read a Dr. Seuss’ story book to the Rotarians. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Lorie LeDoux, principal at Highland Early Learning Center, left, along with Sabah Hassan and Carla White were guests at Wednesday’s Rotary Club meeting. LeDoux and White gave updates on Highland Early Learning Center and Sarah read a Dr. Seuss’ story book to the Rotarians. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Highland now focuses on building a learning foundation

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, March 28, 2022
Lorie LeDoux, principal at Highland Early Learning Center, along with Carla White, a Head Start teacher, and Sabah Hassan, a Head Start student, were the guests at the Eunice Rotary Club. Hassan read “Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?” by Dr. Seuss, to the Rotarians Wednesday.
The Science Building on the LSU Eunice campus is targeted for renovation. The two-year university weathered the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges as it faces new opportunities. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The Science Building on the LSU Eunice campus is targeted for renovation. The two-year university weathered the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges as it faces new opportunities. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

LSUE emerges from pandemic with big plans, challenges

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, March 28, 2022
Like many higher education institutions, LSU Eunice emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic facing a drop in enrollment. LSUE fall enrollment was down 3.8% from the previous fall 2020 semester, according to a semi-annual financial report for the March LSU Board of Supervisors meeting.

Crash in Acadia Parish leaves 1 dead

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, March 28, 2022
On March 26, shortly after 8 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I was notified of a two-vehicle fatality crash on Interstate 10 eastbound near mile marker 68 (between Egan and Jennings) in Acadia Parish. The crash claimed the life of 35-year-old Colette Babineaux of Lafayette.
Dorothy "Dot" Langlinais

Dorothy "Dot" Langlinais

Dorothy “Dot” Langlinais

Myra Miller
Monday, March 28, 2022
Dorothy “Dot” Langlinais, 67, passed away on March 20, 2022, at her residence in Eunice. Dot was a beloved mother and grandmother who enjoyed having conversations, coffee, reading her bible, sharing her faith, working in her garden, and helping others.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, March 28, 2022
Pre-k Registration set until June 30 Highland Early Learning Center is holding 2022-2023 Pre-k Pre-Registration now until June 30.
Voting was slow at the Eunice City Hall polling place. Stephanie Monte, standing right, was being redirected to vote at the Southeast Community Center at about 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Election workers, from left, are Theresa Guillory, Carla Frank and Sandra Wikins. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Voting was slow at the Eunice City Hall polling place. Stephanie Monte, standing right, was being redirected to vote at the Southeast Community Center at about 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Election workers, from left, are Theresa Guillory, Carla Frank and Sandra Wikins. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Voters crush school tax proposals

Rebecca Chaisson
Saturday, March 26, 2022
St. Landry Parish voters overwhelmingly rejected three tax propositions in Saturday’s election. Proposition 1, which asked for a 9.9-mill, 10-year property tax to raise about $6.6 million annually for pay raises, was rejected by 75% vote 12,962 votes cast. There were 9,770 votes against the tax.