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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Beauregard Parish

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating that occurred on Nov. 15 in Beauregard Parish. The body of John F. Lowe, 58, of Deridder, was recovered from Bundick Lake around 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 15. Agents were alerted at approximately 3 a.m.

Lafayette Parish couple sentenced in child porn case

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
U.S. Attorney Zachary Keller announces that Brad William Blanchard, 45, has been sentenced for attempted receipt and attempted distribution of child pornography. U.S. District Judge David C.
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Arnaudville man charged with sexually assaulting juvenile

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
A 31-year-old Arnaudville man is charged with sexually assaulting a juvenile under the age 14. According to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz his office was notified on Sept. 5 that the juvenile had been assaulted.
Cynthia Tanner, a volunteer for many years at the Eunice Food Bank, is pictured at the Eunice Food Bank. The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive is set for Dec. 9 from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Cynthia Tanner, a volunteer for many years at the Eunice Food Bank, is pictured at the Eunice Food Bank. The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive is set for Dec. 9 from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice Food Bank Food Drive needs volunteers, donations

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The season for giving is almost here. The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive is scheduled for Dec. 9 from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Inhumanity in immigration courts

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Whenever I post something about a person who has been granted asylum, or who has obtained their green card, or who has become a U.S. citizen, people congratulate that person, and say “welcome to the country.

Shutting down the shutdown

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
So big whoop. The federal government shutdown that never should have happened is over. One cheer for the Senate. It only took 44 days for Democrats to do what everyone knew last month they would have to do — cave.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reported, “Never in the recorded history of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office has a female deputy ranked the issuing of the Expert Marksmanship badge. That is, not until Deputy Kiley Krull. Krull is attached to the School Resource Officer Unit and is usually found at North Central High School, her alma mater. That is, when she is not at the St. Landry Parish Training Facility practicing tactics and shooting skills.” Guidroz added, “Much of the credit to the a

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reported, “Never in the recorded history of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office has a female deputy ranked the issuing of the Expert Marksmanship badge. That is, not until Deputy Kiley Krull. Krull is attached to the School Resource Officer Unit and is usually found at North Central High School, her alma mater. That is, when she is not at the St. Landry Parish Training Facility practicing tactics and shooting skills.” Guidroz added, “Much of the credit to the a

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Expert Marksmanship

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reported, “Never in the recorded history of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office has a female deputy ranked the issuing of the Expert Marksmanship badge. That is, not until Deputy Kiley Krull.