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Frank “Buddy” Helton Jr., chairman of the Central St. Landry Economic Development District, speak at the June 5 Parish Council meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Frank “Buddy” Helton Jr., chairman of the Central St. Landry Economic Development District, speak at the June 5 Parish Council meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Sewer plant heads to showdown

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
A sewer plant built to assist development along Interstate 49 in the Opelousas area appears headed to a showdown at the next St. Landry Parish Council meeting. The issue is whether or not the plant’s ownership can be transferred to the City of Opelousas.
Fireworks were discussed at Tuesday’s Eunice Board of Aldermen’s meeting. Former Mayor Kenneth Peart, third from left, said he is stepping back from his role as the lead in staging the Fourth of July show at the Recreation Complex. From left, are Acadia Parish Fire District 4 Chief Harral “New York” Johnson; Donald Richard, who is taking the lead for the fireworks show and holding an aerial shell; Peart; and Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Fireworks were discussed at Tuesday’s Eunice Board of Aldermen’s meeting. Former Mayor Kenneth Peart, third from left, said he is stepping back from his role as the lead in staging the Fourth of July show at the Recreation Complex. From left, are Acadia Parish Fire District 4 Chief Harral “New York” Johnson; Donald Richard, who is taking the lead for the fireworks show and holding an aerial shell; Peart; and Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Former mayor brings fireworks to city meeting

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Former Eunice Mayor Kenneth Peart showed up at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting with fireworks shell in hand and an announcement. “I seem to remember this place,” he said. Peart served as mayor from 1996 to 2002.

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St. Landry Parish TRIAD workshop is Wednesday

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
The St. Landry Parish TRIAD workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Church Hall (St. Joseph’s Hall) located at 417 Saizan Ave, Port Barre. The guests are treated to live music and door prizes from the St.
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Myra Miller
Monday, June 10, 2024
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center events The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is holding three free events off-site in June. Read with a Ranger from 10 to 11 a.m. June 26 at the Eunice Public Library, 222 2nd St., Eunice. Join a park ranger for a children’s book reading and activity.
Dr. Malcolm Vidrine was the guest of fellow Rotarian Jerome Fontenot Wednesday. From left, are LSUE Chancellor and Rotary President Dr. Nancee Sorenson; Vidrine; Dr. Jerome Fontenot, Rotary Club member; and Dr. John Hamlin, LSUE vice chancellor of Academic Affairs/Provost. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Dr. Malcolm Vidrine was the guest of fellow Rotarian Jerome Fontenot Wednesday. From left, are LSUE Chancellor and Rotary President Dr. Nancee Sorenson; Vidrine; Dr. Jerome Fontenot, Rotary Club member; and Dr. John Hamlin, LSUE vice chancellor of Academic Affairs/Provost. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Biologist explains biodiversity crisis

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 7, 2024
Since 1970 more than 70 percent of larger living organisms and invertebrates have literally disappeared, Dr.
Milton Batiste, St. Landry Parish school superintendent, speaks with a School Board member on Thursday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Milton Batiste, St. Landry Parish school superintendent, speaks with a School Board member on Thursday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Superintendent evaluated as ‘outstanding’

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 7, 2024
After 13 months as St. Landry Parish school superintendent, Milton Batiste was evaluated by the School Board as “outstanding.” The evaluation with a score of 3.6 out of 4 possible points was announced at Thursday’s Board meeting after about an hour in closed session with Batiste.
Jennifer Ardoin, an attorney for St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux, speaks at the Parish Council’s Administrative-Finance Committee meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Jennifer Ardoin, an attorney for St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux, speaks at the Parish Council’s Administrative-Finance Committee meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Action stalls on court clerk’s building request

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 7, 2024
A request for $600,000 to help pay to renovate a building to house St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court records stalled at the request of Parish President Jessie Bellard.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 7, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses at the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Wednesday, May 29 Marvin Arnaud of Opelousas and Jimmie Carroll Myers of Church Point. Thursday, May 30 Djibouti Oviawe of Opelousas and Danielle Shanta Marie Calais of Opelousas.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 7, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court, Opelousas. Wednesday, May 27 April Lynn Aaron Thierry vs Anthony Joseph Thierry, divorce. State of Louisiana vs Anthony James Miller Sr., non-support. State of Louisiana vs Nickolas Paul Carriere, non-support.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center events The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is holding three free events off-site in June. Junior Ranger Summer Series from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the Washington Recreational Center, 705 S. Bridge St., Washington.