Roses have captivated humans for hundreds of years. Documents show roses as on-trend as far back as 2000 BC. In Greek mythology, red roses grew from Aphrodite’s tears and the blood of her mortal lover Adonis, when he died in her arms.
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas.
Wednesday, April 24
Wesley York Leitz of Eunice and Christina Ann Fontenot of Eunice.
Thursday, April 25
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas.
Wednesday, April 24
Succession of Gregory Gerard Haynes Sr..
Taylor Blair Young vs Phillip Ryheen Arvie, protective order.
A former Eunice Junior High School employee has filed suit against the St. Landry Parish School Board charging the school’s environment was toxic and made her sick.
Did you know that a Yaupon Holly has caffeine in it? According to Rick Pavlu, a botanist, a great source of Vitamin C can come from Loblolly Pine pine needles.
The Loblolly Pine’s botanical name is, “Pinus taeda.”
Rain on Thursday did not stop the observance of the National Day of Prayer. The program, normally held outdoors at the City Hall, was moved inside to the lobby for a noon ceremony.
National Day of Prayer set today
The National Day of Prayer will be observed at noon today at the city hall parking lot and pavilion.
There will be prayer led by area ministers.
The public is invited.
PINEVILLE — Cleco employees spent the day volunteering at the Eunice Community Garden as part of the company’s Done in a Day program.
For over 20 years, the Sunset Garden Club has held the Sunset Herb & Garden Festival in Sunset.
Lance Armentor, president & CEO announced that Shelly Soileau will join the Opelousas General Health System staff as the chief financial officer effective June 3.