Brand new District Judge Laura Rougeau Garcille cited her faith, family and friends as pillars of support in her life leading to her judgeship.
A 30-minute swearing-in ceremony for Garcille was held Wednesday at the St. Landry Parish Courthouse in Opelousas.

Strange happenings have occurred in the St. Landry Parish Courthouse to a flood that started and stopped without an explanation to a metal bar flying out a wall to noises. Louisiana Spirits visited the courthouse on April 14 to investigate. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

A cloud cover and occasional rain hindered the eclipse viewing at LSUE on Monday, but there were glimpses of the celestial event. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)