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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 5, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Wednesday, June 26 Justin Shawn Hanratty and Dana Merle Dupuis both of Hot Springs Arkansas. Terrance Keith Skinner of Ville Platte and Crystal Danielle Freeman of Eunice.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 5, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Jiudicial District Court, Opelousas. Wednesday, June 26 Bianca Jones et al vs State of Louisiana, name change. Lori Sattler vs John Doe et al, damages. Angela Guillory Vs Victoria Ann Gartman, damages.
St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux is asking parish government to split the $1.2 million renovation cost for the above building in Opelousas. Parish President Jessie Bellard says the cost is not in the budget and the cannot afford to help foot the bill. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux is asking parish government to split the $1.2 million renovation cost for the above building in Opelousas. Parish President Jessie Bellard says the cost is not in the budget and the cannot afford to help foot the bill. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Clerk’s building remains disputed

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 5, 2024
By Harlan Kirgan Editor St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard said the parish is not obligated to help Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux pay for a building in Opelousas. The building at 306 W. Landry St.
Ernest Blanchard, St. Landry Parish Council member from Eunice, listens to Richard LeBouef, executive director of the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission, speak at Wednesday’s Council meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Ernest Blanchard, St. Landry Parish Council member from Eunice, listens to Richard LeBouef, executive director of the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission, speak at Wednesday’s Council meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Blanchard challenges commissioner’s residency

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 5, 2024
St. Landry Parish Council member Ernest Blanchard challenged the residency of St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission member Jodie Powell at a committee meeting Wednesday in Opelousas. Blanchard, of Eunice, said Powell is using a 1321 Oak St.
From left, are Raquella and Clint Manuel, YF&R Excellence in Agriculture winners, and Stephen Austin, CEO, Louisiana Land Bank. (Submitted photo)

From left, are Raquella and Clint Manuel, YF&R Excellence in Agriculture winners, and Stephen Austin, CEO, Louisiana Land Bank. (Submitted photo)

Evangeline Parish couple win Excellence in Agriculture Award

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
A couple from Evangeline Parish is this year’s recipient of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture award. Clint and Raquella Manuel took the top prize at the 102nd annual convention held in New Orleans.

Courthouse roofing job sparks suit

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The St. Landry Parish Government has filed a lawsuit for compensation for water damage at the Courthouse it says happened due to a roofing project. The suit, filed June 18, names insurance companies Navigators Specialty Insurance Company and Great American Insurance Company.
Jerry Devillier performs at the 2010 Louisiana Folk Roots Heritage Day in Chicot State Park. (Photo by David Simpson)

Jerry Devillier performs at the 2010 Louisiana Folk Roots Heritage Day in Chicot State Park. (Photo by David Simpson)

Jerry Devillier honored as a ‘Louisiana Tradition Bearer’

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Jerry Devillier, of Eunice, is one of six individuals who will be honored in October as “Louisiana Tradition Bearers” during Louisiana Folklife Month. Devillier is noted as a Cajun harmonica player Devillier is to be honored Oct.

Tri-Parish workforce dips by 535 in May

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The Tri-Parish workforce took a rare dip in May by posting a loss of 535 jobs compared to the May 2023 count, according to date released Tuesday by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The workforce in May totaled 67,710, down 0.8% for the May 2023 total of 68,245.
The City of Eunice Fourth of July fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m. Thursday and last about 30 minutes at the Recreation Complex on Sittig Street. Gates open at 6 p.m. Parking is available on the gravel and grass areas. Parking is not allowed on Sittig Street or the north side of the complex. Fireworks, open fires and glass bottles are not permitted in the parking areas.

The City of Eunice Fourth of July fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m. Thursday and last about 30 minutes at the Recreation Complex on Sittig Street. Gates open at 6 p.m. Parking is available on the gravel and grass areas. Parking is not allowed on Sittig Street or the north side of the complex. Fireworks, open fires and glass bottles are not permitted in the parking areas.

Eunice fireworks display is at 9 p.m. Thursday

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The City of Eunice Fourth of July fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m. Thursday and last about 30 minutes at the Recreation Complex on Sittig Street. Gates open at 6 p.m. Parking is available on the gravel and grass areas. Parking is not allowed on Sittig Street or the north side of the complex.