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Mike Maraist, right, is shown in this 2017 photo with his mother, Gertrude “Mimi” Maraist, who died in 2021 at the age of 104.

Mike Maraist, right, is shown in this 2017 photo with his mother, Gertrude “Mimi” Maraist, who died in 2021 at the age of 104.

Longtime Lafayette businessman, UL donor Mike Maraist dies

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Mike Maraist, a longtime Lafayette-area banker, businessman and owner of Le Triomphe Golf & Country Club in Broussard, has died. The longtime businessman whose $2.

Understanding open pollinated, heirloom, hybrid, organic and GMO seeds

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, March 22, 2024
Each of these types of seed comes with its own set of characteristics and benefits. Knowing more about the differences in these seeds will help you make more informed decisions about your garden. Open-pollinated seeds are like the old-fashioned treasures passed down through generations.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, March 22, 2024
The following people obtain marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Wednesday, March 13 Damien Lawrence Ned of Opelousas and Lee Rene Antoniou of Opelousas. Thursday, March 14 Leo Anthony Demouchet Jr. of Opelousas and Ava Janice Chambers of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, March 22, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, March 13 Lakeview Loan Servicing vs Stephen Craig Bristol et al, executory process. Tracy Pomeranian vs Peter Lavigne IV et al, custody. Shauna Nicole Broussard vs Tyechia Nicole Johnson, divorce.
The St. Landry Parish Council meeting on Wednesday was a perfect time for some conversation for, from left, Richard LeBouef, Kenneth Vidrine and Earl Taylor. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The St. Landry Parish Council meeting on Wednesday was a perfect time for some conversation for, from left, Richard LeBouef, Kenneth Vidrine and Earl Taylor. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Parish Council to study training for those it appoints

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, March 22, 2024
The St. Landry Parish Council decided more work is needed on an ordinance requiring legal and financial training for those people it appoints to boards and commissions.
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard announced on Thursday parish law enforcement agencies would share in $1.8 million in federal funding for technology upgrades such as body cameras and radios. From left, are Opelousas City Marshal Paul Mouton, Sheriff Bobby Guidroz, Bellard, Assistant District Attorney Alisa Gothreaux, Opelousas Police Chief Graig LeBlanc, Eunice City Marshal Terry Darbonne and Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard announced on Thursday parish law enforcement agencies would share in $1.8 million in federal funding for technology upgrades such as body cameras and radios. From left, are Opelousas City Marshal Paul Mouton, Sheriff Bobby Guidroz, Bellard, Assistant District Attorney Alisa Gothreaux, Opelousas Police Chief Graig LeBlanc, Eunice City Marshal Terry Darbonne and Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Government scores a $1.8M tech upgrade for parish law enforcement

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, March 22, 2024
St. Landry Parish law enforcement agencies from the sheriff to the smallest police department will divide $1.8 million in federal money for technology upgrades. Parish President Jessie Bellard announced the funding through U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy and the U.S.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Belly Buddies Color Fun Run set April 13 There will be a Belly Buddies Color Fun Run in downtown Eunice from 10 a.m. until noon on April 13. All proceeds will go to Belly Buddies, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide food to Eunice’s most vulnerable students.

Saturday’s election drew 2,793 early votes

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The election Saturday drew 2,793 early votes, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s geauxvote.com website. Early voting ended on March 16 with polls in Eunice and Opelousas. The in-person count was 1,626 votes. Another 1,167 absentee votes have been cast. Byron Stelly, St.