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Wind farm ordinance adopted

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, December 27, 2024

The St. Landry Parish Council adopted an ordinance to govern wind farms at its Dec. 18 meeting. Parish President Jessie Bellard was asked to comment about complaints about the wind farms during the meeting.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, December 27, 2024

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Dec. 18 Fabian Jude Godeaux and Jessica Rae Mayer, both of Ville Platte. Thursday, Dec. 19 Nolan Roberts and Deborah Ann Hunter, both of Opelousas. Friday, Dec.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, December 27, 2024

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, Dec. 18 American Express National Bank vs Alison Bergeron, open account. Tanya Quebedeaux Fontenot vs Matthew Scott Fontenot, divorce. Byron D. Briggs vs Janet Marie Soileau Sullivan, et al, executory process.

Sherri Zeringue McGovern, left, the incumbent St. Landry Parish assessor, has officially secured a second term in office following an unopposed re-election bid. McGovern has served since 2021. District Judge Jason Meche, right, administered the oath. She was joined by her son Christian and husband Steven. (Submitted photo)

St, Landry Parish assessor recites oath

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, December 27, 2024

Aspirin, a superpower for plants

From the Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club

Friday, December 27, 2024

Aspirin, a well-known pain reliever for humans, has interesting effects on plants. Gardeners have discovered that salicylic acid in aspirin helps plants boost their immune system and promotes growth.

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News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, December 26, 2024

CDA meeting set for January 6 Court Eunice, 208, Catholic Daughters of the Americas will have a meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 in the Jeanmard Hall on North 3rd. Current members are urged to attend and bring a non-perishable food item to assist in re-stocking the Eunice Food Bank.

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Eunice, St. Landry funding OK’d by Bond Commission

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana State Bond Commission approved funding for a variety of important projects across the state, including 16 multifamily housing developments in Baton Rouge, Franklin, Hammond, Houma, Lake Charles, LaPlace, New Orleans, Pineville, Plaquemine, Shreveport, Walker and Zachary.

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Parish budget points to leaner times

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

The St. Landry Parish Government budget includes a $2 million line of credit for the 2024 amended budget and a $1.5 million line of credit in the 2025 proposed budget. Parish President Jessie Bellard presented the Parish Council the amended current budget and proposed 2025 budget at the Dec.

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Marshals, constables audited

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

The Eunice City marshal ranked 24th in compensation among the 47 city marshals and constables included in a Louisiana State Auditor study released on Monday.

St. Anthony Catholic Church presented its Live Nativity at 7 p.m. Sunday. Characters were portrayed by parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. (Photos by Amy Myers)

Merry Christmas!

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

St. Anthony Catholic Church presented its Live Nativity at 7 p.m. Sunday. Characters were portrayed by parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. (Photo by Amy Myers)