St. Landry Parish President Bill Fontenot

Parish president says he is recovering

St. Landry Parish President Bill Fontenot gave an update on his health Tuesday saying he is recovering, according to a news release. Fontenot was diagnosed with a type of skin cancer known as squamous cell carcinoma earlier this year.

Road problem may get a fix

A complaint about gravel and grading on Thompson Lane northwest of Eunice is to be remedied by a St. Landry Parish road crew, Bill Fontenot, parish president, said. Fontenot was informed about a complaint about the road from Hilton Fontenot, who lives on the road.

Parish on track to cut 17 employees

St. Landry Parish Government is on track to cut 17 jobs as part of a plan to bring spending in line with revenue. Parish President Bill Fontenot said nine people were off the payroll as of Wednesday’s Administrative-Finance Committee meeting.