A site off Gradnigo Island Road northwest of Opelousas has been found for the Confederate monument now on the St. Landry Parish Courthouse grounds, said Parish President Jessie Bellard.
The actors in “Charlotte’s Web” at Eunice Players’ Theatre continue with their rehearsals while the stage is being built and decorated, and costumes and props are being gathered in preparation for opening night.
Eunice City Judge Terry Hoychick declared, “No. I’m not running again!” when he spoke at the Eunice Rotary Club’s Wednesday meeting.
Hoychick took office as Eunice city judge on Jan. 1, 2015.
Dr. Zebediah Stearns was appointed interim St. Landry Parish coroner during the Parish Council meeting on Wednesday.
The Council also set an election on Nov. 8 for the coroner’s position.
Two-time Grammy nominee Corey Ledet leads the Tribute to Clifton Chenier set for 1 to 3 p.m. June 25 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas.
The St. Landry Parish School Board budget usually is projected at break-even or even a surplus in recent years, but the finance director expects a small loss this year and more than $1 million next year.
Dr. Russell Pavich, who served 26 years as St. Landry Parish coroner, died on June 10, according to an obituary.
Pavich was 70.
Pavich was elected coroner after serving one term as a police juror.
The 2022 SLEMCO Annual Meeting attracted thousands of members to Lafayette’s Cajundome on Saturday, each hoping to win one of several valuable prizes. SLEMCO’s 2022 Annual Meeting grand-prize einner was Johnny Trahan Jr. of Lafayette.
Authorities are searching for a 21-year-old former LSUE basketball player from Lafourche Parish who went missing in an Idaho river near Boise after visiting the state for a trip, according to a report on WDSU’s website.