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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 10, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court, Opelousas. Wednesday, May 1 American Express National Bank vs Eric Landry, open account. Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs John Glen Bernard, executory process.
Shawana Johnson of Opelousas and Kimberly Bourgeois of Mamou were recipients of the Woman With Heart awards presented by the Women United of St. Landry-Evangeline United Way.

Shawana Johnson of Opelousas and Kimberly Bourgeois of Mamou were recipients of the Woman With Heart awards presented by the Women United of St. Landry-Evangeline United Way.

Women With Heart recipients presented by Women United

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 10, 2024
Shawana Johnson of Opelousas and Kimberly Bourgeois of Mamou were recipients of the Woman With Heart awards presented by the Women United of St. Landry-Evangeline United Way. The presentation was held at the 12th Annual Women With Heart Luncheon and Awards on May 8 at the Opelousas Civic Center.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center sets free events The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is holding two events off-site in May. Music at the Depot will feature a free performance by Sarah Jayde Williams at the Eunice Depot Museum from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Eunice Depot Museum, 220 S.
Leader of MJ and the Zydeco Countryboyz to join jam in St. Landry Parish on May 11 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. (Submitted photo)

Leader of MJ and the Zydeco Countryboyz to join jam in St. Landry Parish on May 11 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. (Submitted photo)

Eunice native returns to Zydeco Capital Jam

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
With the release of a new single, accordion ace M. J. Fontenot returns to lead the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. May 11 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas.

Mamou native Soileau is named director of LUS Fiber

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Boulet announced the appointment of Michael Soileau as the new director of LUS Fiber. Originally from Mamou, Soileau joins LUS Fiber having worked for Comcast NBC Universal for more than 20 years, primarily in the broadband and cable television business.

Letter carriers to hold food drive on Saturday

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Saturday marks the 32nd anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving — the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Letter carriers travel throughout communities daily, often coming face to face with a sad reality for too many — hunger.

Giving Day generates $2M

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The seventh annual SOLA Giving Day ended with a record-breaking fundraising total of $2,032,564 million to over 200 organizations made possible by 5,034 donations. SOLA Giving Day is a 24-hour online fundraising event for nonprofit organizations, churches, and schools who serve South Louisiana.

St. Landry Parish sales tax collections up over last year

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Total sales tax collections in St. Landry Parish rose 15.9% through April compared to the same four months in 2023, according to statistics released by the St. Landry Parish School Board tax division on Monday.
North Central coach Vanessa Taylor gives instruction to her team against St. Edmund during the 2022-23 basketball season. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

North Central coach Vanessa Taylor gives instruction to her team against St. Edmund during the 2022-23 basketball season. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

Former athletic director sues over demotion

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
A former athletic director at North Central High School is suing the St. Landry Parish School Board and former Superintendent Patrick Jenkins asserting she was unfairly demoted. Vanessa Taylor filed suit on April 26 in the 27th Judicial District Court.

Primate research center at LSUE proposed

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors at its April meeting approved a request from LSU Eunice Chancellor Nancee Sorenson to create a proposal to bring the research center to life.