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Surveillance image of two people suspected of Cadillace Deville sedan in Crowley. (Photo released by Acadia Crime Stoppers)

Surveillance image of two people suspected of Cadillace Deville sedan in Crowley. (Photo released by Acadia Crime Stoppers)

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Vehicle test drive turns into a theft

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
A man and woman turned a test drive of a 2004 Cadillac Deville sedan into a theft case. Crowley Police are the investigating the felony theft that occurred in the 19000 block of the Egan Highway on Nov. 5. A sales representative met with a male and female regarding interest in purchasing a vehicle.
A mother and son face numerous drug and gun charges after their residences were searched.

A mother and son face numerous drug and gun charges after their residences were searched.

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Mom, son busted on drug, gun charges

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
A mother and son face numerous drug and gun charges after their residences were searched. “The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Division has been receiving information of illegal drug sales and drug activity being conducted at locations in St. Landry Parish.

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Why Kyle Rittenhouse should walk free

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
If Kyle Rittenhouse is convicted of anything other than, at most, a misdemeanor offense, I will write glowing articles about Nancy Pelosi, make Christine Blasey Ford my social media profile photo, and contribute to NARAL.

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Celebrating freedom and the vets who defended it

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Did you and your family celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall on Tuesday? Didn’t think so, but it’s not necessarily your fault. “The Fall of the Wall” was a geopolitical earthquake in 1989.
St. Landry Crime Stopper recognized Eunice Police Sgt. Quitin Doyle as the Supervisor of the Year. Doyle, center, is with Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot, left, and St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux. (Submitted photo)

St. Landry Crime Stopper recognized Eunice Police Sgt. Quitin Doyle as the Supervisor of the Year. Doyle, center, is with Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot, left, and St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux. (Submitted photo)

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St. Landry Crime Stopper awards commendations to law enforcement officers

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
St. Landry Crime Stopper is spotlighting the true heroes of law enforcement, the men and women who work night and day patrolling, supervising, investigating crimes, work in special services, clerical duties, corrections, and dispatching.
June Inhern, director of early learning/Head Start, at speaks at Monday’s meeting of the Board’s Academic Committee. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

June Inhern, director of early learning/Head Start, at speaks at Monday’s meeting of the Board’s Academic Committee. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Early childhood education scores high

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Early learning sites connected to the St. Landry Parish School Board scored high in a 2020-2021 state assessment. “We are doing great,” said June Inhern, director of early learning/Head Start, at Monday’s meeting of the Board’s Academic Committee.
Angela Cassimere, director of curriculum, instruction and assessment

Angela Cassimere, director of curriculum, instruction and assessment

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Legislature addresses reading skills

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Literacy training is now required for kindergarten through third grade teachers of reading, math, science and social studies. The requirement, which includes principals and assistant principals, was passed in the 2021 regular session.
Tiffany Vidrine and Kip Bertrand

Tiffany Vidrine and Kip Bertrand

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Business over Breakfast

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Tiffany Vidrine and Kip Bertrand, above, enjoy the Business over Breakfast at Nick’s on 2nd Tuesday morning. The event was sponsored by the chamber and Nick’s. At right, Michelle DeRouen and Dotty McDonald.
U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson. (File photo)

U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson. (File photo)

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Liberty legislation passes committee

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, announced that the House Natural Resources Committee’s passed the Save the Liberty Theatre Act — his legislation to give the City of Eunice full ownership of the Liberty Theatre and its annex, so the community can move forward with its restoration efforts.
Attending a dedication for two new fire trucks in Fire District 6 on Sunday, from left, were Karson Brown, Dylan Frey, Phyllis Vail, Jason Garrido, Thomas Vail, Elizabeth LaFleur, Gaige Miller, Chaise Brown, Dylan Fontenot, Cameron Vail and Devin Gaspard. (Submitted photo)

Attending a dedication for two new fire trucks in Fire District 6 on Sunday, from left, were Karson Brown, Dylan Frey, Phyllis Vail, Jason Garrido, Thomas Vail, Elizabeth LaFleur, Gaige Miller, Chaise Brown, Dylan Fontenot, Cameron Vail and Devin Gaspard. (Submitted photo)

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Fire District 6 puts 2 new trucks into service

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Fire District 6, which serves about 8,000 people in a 100-mile area outside Eunice, put two fire trucks into service last week, according to its fire chief, Chaise Brown. The trucks are both 3,000-gallon tanker-pumper trucks.