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Ribbon cutting ceremony at Stine

Ribbon cutting ceremony at Stine

Ribbon cutting ceremony at Stine

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday at Stine, located at 801 North 8th, Eunice, for a grand opening celebration on Friday and Saturday. Many city officials, government parish representatives, Chamber of Commerce, State Rep.
Eunice High Class of 1959 class reunion

Eunice High Class of 1959 class reunion

Eunice High School reunion

The Eunice High Class of 1959 celebrated their 65th reunion recently at a classmates’ home Clarence Martel. In front from left are Albert LeDoux, Lorene Carlin, Wilma Jean Klein, Jeanette Young and George Gil.

Digital divide slows growth

By Stephen Marcantel The Advocate The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe hosted its third annual Louisiana Rural Economic Development conference in Marksville. Speakers ranged from the state Commissioner of Agricultural and Forestry, Mike Strain, to rural educators.
Dwanetta Scott, executive director of Child Welfare & Attendance, reviews policies at a St. Landry Parish School Board committee of the whole meeting on Monday.

Dwanetta Scott, executive director of Child Welfare & Attendance, reviews policies at a St. Landry Parish School Board committee of the whole meeting on Monday.

School policy prohibits cellphones -- sort of

Public high school students are prohibited from using cellphones and other electronic devices during school hours in a policy adopted on Monday by a School Board committee of the whole on Monday. A policy prohibiting the use of electronic devices by students in St.
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Le Vieux Presbytère is open to the public Le Vieux Presbytère is open to the public Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and at other times by appointment.
Daryl Cetnar

Daryl Cetnar

Opelousas General Health System appoints director of marketing

Lance Armentor, president & CEO of Opelousas General Health System, has announced the appointment of Daryl Cetnar, who joined the Opelousas General Health System staff as director of marketing effective June 24. “We are thrilled to welcome Daryl as our new director of marketing.
The St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas is hosting a new art exhibit open to the public. Throughout July and August, visitors can see selections from the Haitian Art Collection of Glenn and Yvonne Stokes, the largest known collection of Haitian art in America.

The St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas is hosting a new art exhibit open to the public. Throughout July and August, visitors can see selections from the Haitian Art Collection of Glenn and Yvonne Stokes, the largest known collection of Haitian art in America.

St. Landry Parish Visitor Center hosts Haitian art exhibit

The St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas is hosting a new art exhibit open to the public. Throughout July and August, visitors can see selections from the Haitian Art Collection of Glenn and Yvonne Stokes, the largest known collection of Haitian art in America.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following people obtained marriage licenses at the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, July 10 Ja’Quine Tevonski Marcus Javont Sanch Anderson and Malory Shawna Allison both Sunset. Thursday, July 11 Benny. Trail Bradley Jr. and Tondra Sharnae Joseph both of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th JudicialbDistrict Court. Monday, July 8 Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs Bobby Joe Boquet et al, executory process. Lakeview Servicing vs Pamela Richard Bearb et al, executory process. Francis Dale Etienne vs Mary Ethel Moore, divorce.
Jodie Powell

Jodie Powell

Powell reappointed to Solid Waste Commission

Two St. St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission members were reappointed at a Parish Council meeting Wednesday. Jodie Powell was reappointed with 10 votes. She has served on the Commission since June 2004. Kathy Moreau was reappointed with seven votes.