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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 2, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Friday, July 26 Carl Jiles Matte II and Ashley Renee LeBouef, both of Eunice. July 31 Timothy Kyle Clark and Courtney Gaspard, both of Eunice.
Gerard Morgan, executive director of men, of The Way Training Center, speaks at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Gerard Morgan, executive director of men, of The Way Training Center, speaks at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Center helps the addicted recover

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 2, 2024
The Way Training Center, restoring lives and empowering people, was the topic Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Guest speaker was Gerard Morgan, executive director of men, of The Way Training Center.
St. Landry Parish School Board members, from left, Tiffany Nolan and Timmakah Hardy at Thursday’s Board meeting in Opelousas. Nolan was commenting on a proposed school study by demographer Mike Hefner. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Board members, from left, Tiffany Nolan and Timmakah Hardy at Thursday’s Board meeting in Opelousas. Nolan was commenting on a proposed school study by demographer Mike Hefner. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry schools nearly full staffed

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 2, 2024
As opening day of school nears, most St. Landry Parish public school jobs are filled, according to a report given the School Board Thursday by Superintendent Milton Batiste.

LEAP scores mostly lower

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 2, 2024
A majority of St. Landry Parish public schools posted lower scores on the LEAP test in 2024 compared to 2023.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 1, 2024
EMTL fall registration set The Eunice Men’s Tennis League (EMTL) will begin its 2024 fall season league on Aug. 19. Registration is underway through Aug. 12 at the law office of Terry Hoychick, 141 South 6th, Eunice. Dues are $30. Captains’ meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at Hoychick’s office.

Ranger announces August Eunice, Lafayette programs

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice and Acadian Cultural Center in Lafayette are holding five special events in August. Junior Ranger Summer Series, 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, Washington Recreational Center, 705 S. Bridge St., Washington.
Elise Boutin, Acadia Parish, was awarded the Teacher of the Year at the 18th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala. (Photo by Tony Marks/Ville Platte Gazette))

Elise Boutin, Acadia Parish, was awarded the Teacher of the Year at the 18th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala. (Photo by Tony Marks/Ville Platte Gazette))

Rayne High School teacher earns state’s top teacher honor

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) celebrated some of the state’s most outstanding teachers and leaders at the 18th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala.
Moosa Memorial Hospital is fast disappearing as demolitions continues. The building was vacant since 2006 and in June St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard announced parish government would do the work. Bellard estimated the building is about 80,000 square feet. Much of the debris is being recycled. Bellard said metal is being sold. Bricks and concrete are being processed for road material, he said. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Moosa Memorial Hospital is fast disappearing as demolitions continues. The building was vacant since 2006 and in June St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard announced parish government would do the work. Bellard estimated the building is about 80,000 square feet. Much of the debris is being recycled. Bellard said metal is being sold. Bricks and concrete are being processed for road material, he said. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Moosa Hospital demolition

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Moosa Memorial Hospital is fast disappearing as demolitions continues. The building was vacant since 2006 and in June St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard announced parish government would do the work. Bellard estimated the building is about 80,000 square feet.
An overhead view of the show on Park Avenue. (Submitted photo)

An overhead view of the show on Park Avenue. (Submitted photo)

Downtown Eunice car, truck show is Saturday

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
As many as 200 vehicles from 1985 and earlier may be on display from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on South 2nd Street and Park Avenue.

Policy changes await School Board

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Several policy changes are awaiting approval by the St. Landry Parish School at its regular meeting today.