St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard faced one last hurdle on his way to becoming unopposed for re-election.
On Friday, Bellard declared he was unopposed after a district court judgment disqualified opponent Richard Lewis.
A petition filed by Bellard cited Lewis’ failure to file taxes in 2021 and 2022.
On Monday, Lewis served notice he was appealing the ruling to the 3rd Circuit Cour...