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Hicks Advances to State Championship, while Pitkin and DeQuincy Fall in Semi-Finals
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - Eight teams from Southwest Louisiana made the LHSAA Baseball Semi-Finals which began on Tuesday at McMurry Park in Sulphur, and three SWLA teams were in action Tuesday to kick off the fun. In game one of the day, the reigning Non-Select Division V State Champion Pitkin...
It's in the early stages, but a new primate research center could be coming to Louisiana
Acadiana could see another non-human primate research center in the future. The Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors at its April meeting approved a request from LSU-Eunice Chancellor Nancee Sorenson to create a proposal to bring the research center to life. Sorenson told The Advocate she’s “enthusiastic” about the opportunity...
McNeese names spring 2024 outstanding graduates
McNeese State University students Sam Gil of Ville Platte and Chrisnina Sutopo-Putri of Lake Charles were named the Outstanding Graduates for spring of 2024. The McNeese Student Government Association and the McNeese Alumni Association worked together to create the Outstanding Graduate Awards. Students are nominated on the basis of scholarship, leadership, service and excellence with […]
Man dies in Monday morning Eunice RV fire
EUNICE, La. (KLFY) — One man has died in a Monday fire that destroyed an RV in Eunice on Monday, authorities said. While official identification and cause of death are pending with the Acadia Parish Coroner’s Office, the victim is believed to be the 67-year-old RV owner. Acadia...
Ville Platte Housing Authority director resigns after allegations of misappropriations of funds
Grand Solieau, the executive director, resigned on April 1. Sampson said, right now, board members are closely working with accountants to conduct a full inspection on the budget; that includes an audit.
Eunice police seize 4 guns during traffic stop, including Glock handgun with illegal switch and stolen 'AR-style' rifle
EUNICE, La. (KADN) — Eunice police said a traffic stop late Tuesday night led to an arrest and the seizure of multiple guns, including one that was illegally modified and another that was stolen. Authorities said Jaheim Joseph, 20, of Opelousas, is charged with unlawful possession of a machine...
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