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Cutline: Workers have begun the installation of fiber in between schools in Rayne and Crowley, and hope to have schools in rural areas connected sometime in the summer.

By Katherine Miller

The unemployment rate in St. Landry Parish jumped a full percentage point in January, according to the Louisiana Dept. of Labor’s monthly report.

Cutline: The winners for the Ross Head Start Trike-A-Thon bike decorating contest were, from left, Allen Wulk, third place; A'yjae Kneeland, second place; and Jacques Venable, first place. Standing behind them are the event's coordinators Kathy Langlinais, Ross Head Start site supervisor; Dr.

By Jamie Anfenson-Comeau

jamieenews@bellsouth.net

Taking a break from district play, the St. Edmund Lady Jays added a win, a loss and a tie in battles against Pine Prairie and Crowley over the weekend.

I talked with one of the local “big” fishermen today and he said he is checking a few traps a few times a week but has not quit his main job and doesn’t plan to do so. Nobody seems to be catching many crawfish yet — wild crawfish, that is.

Bonjour.

Bonne Journey de Pâques!

By Jamie Anfenson-Comeau

jamieenews@bellsouth.net

March 14

7:07 a.m. Vandals put glue in locks on doors to gymnasium, high school, St. Edmund.

7:23 a.m. Girls Home residents picking fight, Ray’s Bakekry.

8:04 a.m. Truck stolen, South 7th.

12:39 p.m. Fight, Shell/Subway.

1:25 p.m. Accident, 5th & Maple.

By Jim Butler

jimenews@bellsouth.net

OPELOUSAS - The sweep is complete.

The Eunice Bobcats downed Beau Chene 4-2 Sunday to capture their third straight St. Landry Parish baseball tournament title.

The Lady Bobcats defeated Port Barre on Saturday to capture the parish softball championship.