The Acadiana Disaster Response Fund, at Community Foundation of Acadiana, awarded a total of $228,000 to 13 local organizations and churches on Sept. 16 to benefit flood victims.
Marcy Boudreaux of Port Allen portages around the Keystone Lock and Dam below St. Martinville in Tour du Teche III. One-day races featuring portages are the Hot Sauce, Sugar and the Oil & Gas. (File photo)
Tour du Teche is having a flood sale on one-day races during the 2016 series of paddling marathons in October.
Entry fees have been reduced to $40 per paddler. Anyone who has already paid up can take a refund on race day or apply the overage to any of the 2017 races.
A three-vehicle wreck on La. 97 near Gotts Cove Road in Acadia Parish claimed the life of Darrel Duhon, 71, of Jennings, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I.
The wreck occurred at about 7:40 p.m. Wednesday.
It is now more than a month since the record flooding and storms of August.
If you or anyone you know is still having problems finding suitable accommodations, it is not too late to register with FEMA for assistance with your housing needs.
The field of candidates for the St. Landry Parish school superintendent’s job was cut from five to three in a seven-hour meeting.
After about one-hour interviews each on Wednesday, the final three candidates are Dr. James Gray, Patrick Jenkins and Francis Touchet Jr.
The following is an arrest reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Sept. 23
A three-vehicle wreck on La. 97 near Gotts Cove Road in Acadia Parish claimed the life of Darrel Duhon, 71, of Jennings, according to a news release from Louisiana
State Police Troop I.
The wreck occurred at about 7:40 p.m. Wednesday.
The following are arrests by Eunice Police.
Sept. 22
Xaviera Anthonette Mouton, 35, 100 block of Nimitz, Eunice. Resisting an officer.
Juvenile, 14. Simple burglary.
Joseph Edward Heinen, 26, 500 block of West Park Avenue, Eunice. Warrant.
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department's radio dispatch logs.
It has been a banner year for the Louisiana Lottery, with record profits being reported a major accolades being doled out for its leadership.
The Acadiana Planning Commission, One Acadiana, and LEDA will host a regional meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Transportation Infrastructure Investment in Lafayette.
The field of candidates for the St. Landry Parish school superintendent’s job was cut from five to three in a seven-hour meeting Thursday.
After about one-hour interviews each the final three are Dr. James Gray, Patrick Jenkins and Francis Touchet Jr.
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.
