The House Tuesday passed 56-28 a measure by Rep. Jay Morris, R-Monroe, requiring legislative approval for a statewide waiver for Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Rep. Leopold (orange tie) talks to a colleague on the House floor Thursday. Credit: D.B. Narveson
A bill that would allow the Department of Agriculture and Forestry to accept advertising signage on land and property under its jurisdiction is one debate away from landing on the governor’s desk for a signature.
Savoy Medical Center announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve’s Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice is accepting registrations for “Camp Bonjour,” a week-long day camp for children 9-12.
Gov. John Bel Edwards
On Tuesday, Gov. John Bel Edwards will launch a monthly call-in radio show, “Ask the Governor,” to air on the Louisiana Radio Network.
Instructor Lillian Rideaux-Rideaux-Savoy handed out books, freshly sharpened pencils, loose-leaf paper and calculators to her class on a recent afternoon, and the seven female students were busy working from math textbooks as Rideaux walked the room.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz plans to create a multi-agency drug task force in the parish by the end of the year.
“In late 2006, I began to plan the task force,” Guidroz said. “It was one of my points when I was running for this office.
Gene Ingram, left, is the 2016 recipient of Mercy Award, and Scott Smith, CEO of Mercy Regional Medical Center/Acadian Medical Center. (Photo by Myra Miller)
Gene Ingram is Mercy Regional Medical Center and Acadian Medical Center’s 2016 Mercy Award winner.
A Melville man was sentenced Tuesday to 120 months in prison for storing child pornography on electronic devices, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Stephanie Finley.
The Eunice Symphony Orchestra is scheduled to perform at 6 p.m. today at the Liberty Theater in Eunice. “The Greatest Show on Earth!” is the theme for this year’s spring concert. (Submitted Photo)
“The Greatest Show on Earth!” is the theme for this year’s spring concert by the Eunice Symphony Orchestra on Sunday.
Jeremy Alford
Rep. Kirk Talbot, R-River Ridge, is already facing opposition to his HB 676 to legalize fantasy gaming — think football, basketball and baseball — before the bill has even had its first hearing.
Lafayette Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel speaks at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette Friday during his installation ceremony.
On Friday, April 15, the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette hosted the Celebration of the Eucharist and Rite of Installation of His Excellency, the Most Reverend John Douglas Deshotel, DD, as the seventh Bishop of Lafayette.
MAMOU – In an impressive showing, Mamou earned a sweep over Eunice Monday in the season opener for both teams.
Dash cam footage of the shooting of the 6-year-old in Marksville.
Karla Bellon, left, and Michelle Brown shop Saturday at Gossip Boutique during the annual Noel on The Prairie.
The 17th annual Noel on the Prairie held Saturday and Sunday in Eunice drew many pre-holiday shoppers with 32 Eunice merchants offering customers discounts and sales. Above are shoppers at Holly’s Hobbies. (Photos by Myra Miller)
Irice Ann Darbonne Lavergne passed away on Thursday November 17, 2016 at the age of 73.
Burial will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.
