Tri-Parish residents among philanthropists honored by Community Foundation of Acadiana

Harlan Kirgan — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:28:23 +0000

Community Foundation of Acadiana’s 2016 Leaders in Philanthropy Awards recipients pose for a photo with their awards at the annual Leaders in Philanthropy Awards Luncheon. Back row, from left, are Roy Poché, St. Martin Parish award recipient; Phil Haney, Iberia Parish award recipient; Alex Voorhies with Chevron – Gulf of Mexico Business Unit, corporate award recipient; Dr. Alan M. Hoberman, St. Mary Parish award recipient; James Devin Moncus, Lafayette Parish award recipient; Richard E. Zuschlag with Acadian Companies, corporate award recipient. Front row, from left, are Catherine Poché, St. Martin Parish award recipient; Reneé Haney, Iberia Parish award recipient; Peggy Gielen, Acadia Parish award recipient; John Daniel Gielen, III, Acadia Parish award recipient; N. R. Broussard, Vermilion Parish award recipient; Ruth Moncus, Lafayette Parish award recipient; Anita M. Fontenot, Evangeline Parish award recipient; Sue Soileau Brignac, St. Landry Parish award recipient. Not pictured is Dr. Mildred S. Christian (1942 – 2009), St. Mary Parish award recipient. (Submitted Photo)

Community Foundation of Acadiana’s 2016 Leaders in Philanthropy Awards recipients pose for a photo with their awards at the annual Leaders in Philanthropy Awards Luncheon. Back row, from left, are Roy Poché, St.

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Election season enters round 2

Harlan Kirgan — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:20:45 +0000

The big challenge in the U.S. Senate runoff for Treasurer John Kennedy and Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell will be grabbing the attention of the same voters who were already less than enthusiastic about this race during the primary.

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Early voting for Dec. 10 election begins Nov. 26

Harlan Kirgan — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:34:14 +0000

Early voting for the Dec. 10 election begins Nov. 26 and continues Nov. 28 to Dec. 3.
Early voting in St. Landry and Acadia parishes is available at:

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Did you know? La. concealed weapon permit is recognized in other states

Harlan Kirgan — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:33:01 +0000

Once you have obtained the State of Louisiana Concealed Permit there are states that honor our permits and some that do not.
Reciprocity
Effective Aug. 15, 2004, the concealed handgun laws were amended concerning reciprocity with other states. The statute provides as follows:

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Truck fire scene in Acadia Parish

Harlan Kirgan — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:30:32 +0000

Eunice firefighters responded to a truck fire on August Leonard Lane off Attebury Road in Acadia Parish at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, according to Fire Chief Mike Arnold. The fire involved a vacuum truck serving oilfield tanks, he said. The driver was injured and taken by helicopter to a hospital in Lafayette, he said. Arnold did not know the identify of the driver or the extent of his injuries. The fire appeared to have started around a compressor on the truck, he said. Arnold said he was called to the fire by Dusty Edwards, Richard Volunteer Fire Department chief. Three Eunice fire trucks responded, he said. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice firefighters responded to a truck fire on August Leonard Lane off Attebury Road in Acadia Parish at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, according to Fire Chief Mike Arnold.

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Success against truancy

Harlan Kirgan — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:26:14 +0000

Truancy rates for Eunice’s seven public schools have dropped since Eunice Police and school officials began a program that intervenes soon after a pattern of absences develops. Among the schools participating is Eunice High where administrators and police gathered for a photo on Tuesday. From left, are Sgt. Stephanie Myers, Principal Mitch Fontenot, Police Chief Randy Fontenot, Vice Principal Kristy McLemore and Vice Principal Brett Simien. (Photo by Harlan Kirga

Success against truancy

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Superintendent eyes strategic plan, board retreat

Harlan Kirgan — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:23:31 +0000

St. Landry Parish Superintendent of Schools Patrick Jenkins, left, makes a point during a School Board committee meeting Monday in Opelousas. At right is School Board President Raymond Cassimere. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

New Superintendent Patrick Jenkins put a day long retreat for the St. Landry Parish School Board and development of a strategic plan on the board’s radar at a committee meeting Monday.

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Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish seeks info on stolen motorcycle

Harlan Kirgan — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:19:19 +0000

2014 Aprilia Motorcycle

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the felony theft of a 2014 Aprilia Motorcycle from the 1100 block of Meche Road, in Rayne.
The bike was reported stolen on Oct. 29 and is described as being white and black in color with a red cougar design on both sides of the tank.

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3 arrested in rash of burglaries in Acadia Parish

Harlan Kirgan — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:17:04 +0000

Lance Connor,

From the Crowley Post-Signal
These burglaries, which occurred in the King Row / Lovell Street area and on Cherokee Road, are separate incidents.

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

Harlan Kirgan — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 16:04:25 +0000

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Nov. 16
James Lanclos Jr., 20, 1600 block of Little Teche Road, Port Barre. Three counts of theft, contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, criminal trespassing.
Nov. 17

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