The City of Eunice has a progressive mindset, has a great infrastructure, but needs to be more intentional about is development, according to Bill Rodier, chief executive officer of St. Landry Economic Development (SLED). For the past 11 years Rodier has been leader in economic development in St. Landry Parish. Rodier extols Eunice’ location on U.S. 190 and La. 13 as direction connection to Interstate 10.

Bill to hide records from public nears final passage

Legislation that would allow local governments in Louisiana to hide many of their records from the public has cleared one of its last committee hurdles and is nearing final passage in the Legislature.

State revenue projections up

Louisiana lawmakers have extra money to spend on teacher pay and other budget priorities after state revenue projections were adjusted upwards through June of next year.

Former athletic director sues over demotion

A former athletic director at North Central High School is suing the St. Landry Parish School Board and former Superintendent Patrick Jenkins asserting she was unfairly demoted.

Spring squirrel hunting season begins Sunday

The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins Sunday in most parts of Louisiana and lasts until May 26, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) said.

Students of the month at East Elementary

East Elementary named its Students of the Month for April. Seated, from left are Aleister Darbonne, Armani Simon and Sophia Dupre. In back from left are Addyson Fontenot, Trinity Edwards, Hadlee Smith and Jayceon Alexis.

Birth Announcements

Rhett Sutton
Kinsley Ashworth and Aaron Sutton of Glenmora announce the birth of their son, Rhett Crews Sutton, born at Acadian Medical Center on April 25 weighing 9 pounds.
Maternal grandmother is Summer Ashworth of Plainview.

Brand new District Judge Laura Rougeau Garcille cited her faith, family and friends as pillars of support in her life leading to her judgeship.

Strange happenings have occurred in the St.

A cloud cover and occasional rain hindered the eclipse viewing at LSUE on Monday, but there were glimpses of the celestial event.