When the first Acadians began to settle along the Mississippi River above New Orleans, they were met by a band of Germans who’d been there for at least three generations. In fact, had the Germans not been there first, there may not have been a Louisiana colony for the Acadians to come to.
Eunice City Marshals enjoy an evening at the VFW. From left, are Charles Miller, Joshua Carriere, Robert Johnson, Lennie Boulet, and Tim Holford. Back, left, are Misty Credeur, Mike Young and Terry Darbonne. (Photo by Myra Miller)
The VFW Post 8971, Auxiliary, DAV, and American Legion honored local law enforcement with an evening meal Wednesday at the Post Hall on U.S. 190 East.
The theme of the evening, “We Back The Badge,” recognized city police, sheriffs, and city marshals for their service and protection.
Celeste Gomez, left, St. Landry Parish Tourism Commission executive director, hands Harold Taylor, Parish Council chairman, information about the Tourist Commission at Wednesday Administrative-Finance Committee meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
St. Landry Parish Council Chairman Harold Taylor opened committee meetings Wednesday with a statement about the July 20 meeting where he reacted to rejection of a move to define the authority of the Road District 1 Commission.
St. Landry Parish President Bill Fontenot makes a point at committee meetings Aug. 3. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
St. Landry Parish Government fell victim to an e-mail phishing scam in May that resulted in an authorized transfer of $43,280, according to an audit.
The parish recovered all of the money, according to Bill Fontenot, parish president.
St. Landry Parish LEAP scores improved in 2016 compared to scores in 2012, the Louisiana Department of Education reported.
In the spring 2016 test results, 30 percent of St. Landry Parish students taking the test scored at the mastery level or greater compared to 16 percent in 2016.
State Reps. Phillip DeVilier and Dustin Miller spoke at the St. Landry Parish School Board meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
Three low-performing Opelousas schools will not get master teachers as recommended by the St. Landry Parish School Board’s Academic Committee.
The committee approved hiring master teachers for South Street Elementary, Opelousas Junior High School and Washington Elementary School.
Driving the roads in Louisiana leaves a little bit to be desired.
The issue facing the state in making improvements in that regard is a $12.7 billion hole for road and bridge repairs and maintenance.
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio logs.
Aug. 4
07:34 Naked female in the 1200 block of Yukon.
07:56 Living room glass broken in the 400 block of North Martin Luther King.
The following are arrests by Eunice Police.
Aug. 4
Bobby Lanclos, 52, 1400 block of North Lewis Street, Basile. Stop sign violation, DWI.
Courtney Leger, 24, 200 block of Acadia Street, Eunice. Bench warrant.
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Aug. 4
250 Childs Street
One person has been arrested for aggravated arson at a house at 413 Liberty St. on Sunday.
Eunice Police identified the arrested man as Fredrick Stevens, 31, of the 1400 block of Jacob Road, Eunice.
Louisiana Red is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Friday at the Liberty Theater in Eunice as a fundraiser for the Experience Louisiana Festival.
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.
