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St. Landry Parish School Board members Hazel Sias and Timmakah Hardy confer at Monday’s meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Board members Hazel Sias and Timmakah Hardy confer at Monday’s meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board hashes over substitute teacher pay increase

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
A St. Landry Parish School Board committee is recommending certified substitute teacher pay be raised from $70 to $90 a day. The raise would be for short term substitutes. The agenda included a raise for long-term substitutes from $165 a day to $175 a day.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, January 22, 2024
Free conference weekend at FCWC Mark your calendars and make plans to join the congregation at Faith Christian Worship Center for a powerful weekend with guest minister, Apostle David McDonald. Although this is a free conference, you must register to attend the Friday and Saturday services.
Karen Fruge

Karen Fruge

Fruge honored at Highland

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 19, 2024
Karen Fruge, a first year teacher at Highland Early Learning Center, has been nominated for St. Landry Parish’s New Teacher of the Year. She received the honor of New Teacher of the Year at Highland last year. Fruge began teaching at Highland in 2023.
St. Landry Parish Council member Wayne Ardoin was elected chairman at Wednesday’s meeting. As chairman he conducts the meetings. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Council member Wayne Ardoin was elected chairman at Wednesday’s meeting. As chairman he conducts the meetings. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Tax break for first responders rejected

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 19, 2024
At the recommendation of St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, a tax property tax exemption for first responders was rejected by the Parish Council. Bellard said allowing the exemption, which is a local option, would put the assessor in a difficult position. “The definition is broad...
Jody White

Jody White

Parish ordinance regulates noise

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 19, 2024
The St. Landry Parish Council beefed up its ordinance to combat loud noise. The law is applicable 24-hours-a-day, but targets 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. in particular. The gist of the ordinance, which applies to unincorporated St.
By Harlan Kirgan Editor From prosecuting and publicizing littering cases, the St. Landry Parish Council hashed out problems from bulk waste dumped in the parish to littering. Richard LeBouef, executive director of the parish Solid Waste Commission, was on hand at Wednesday’s meeting to field complaints and ideas to solve the unsightly problem. Prosecution is occurring and the cases can range from simple littering to gross littering with a fine of up to $5,000 and 30 days in jail, Lebouef said. “There were

By Harlan Kirgan Editor From prosecuting and publicizing littering cases, the St. Landry Parish Council hashed out problems from bulk waste dumped in the parish to littering. Richard LeBouef, executive director of the parish Solid Waste Commission, was on hand at Wednesday’s meeting to field complaints and ideas to solve the unsightly problem. Prosecution is occurring and the cases can range from simple littering to gross littering with a fine of up to $5,000 and 30 days in jail, Lebouef said. “There were

Will prosecution and publicity stop illegal dumping?

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 19, 2024
From prosecuting and publicizing littering cases, the St. Landry Parish Council hashed out problems from bulk waste dumped in the parish to littering.
Josi Lemelle

Josi Lemelle

Lemelle honored with MLK award

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 19, 2024
Josi Lemelle, daughter of Chad and Fran Lemelle, was the recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King Award during MLK Celebration at New Zion Baptist Church. Lemelle maintains a 4.
Student researchers from UL Lafayette and the University of Magallanes in Chile will examine photovoltaic farms and green hydrogen as part of a collaborative cultural exchange program. Faculty members at both universities will provide guidance and instruction during visits to each university. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

Student researchers from UL Lafayette and the University of Magallanes in Chile will examine photovoltaic farms and green hydrogen as part of a collaborative cultural exchange program. Faculty members at both universities will provide guidance and instruction during visits to each university. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

UL Lafayette, Chilean students to partner for photovoltaic, green hydrogen research

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 19, 2024
Student researchers from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the University of Magallanes in Chile will collaborate to study photovoltaic farms, green hydrogen and workforce development thanks to a $50,000 grant awarded via the 2023 U.S.-Southern Cone Innovation Fund Grant Competition.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 19, 2024
The following applied for marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Wednesday, Jan. 10 Brandon Carnile Myles of Cankton and Princess Krya Lashae Ell of Cankton. Thursday, Jan. 11 Kenny Carol Lowrey of Opelousas and Theresa Jean Rogers of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 19, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, Jan. 10 Jamie Stelly Devalcourt vs Brian James Devalcourt, divorce. Tashankda K. Soularie vs Dontre. A. Gradnigo, divorce. James Dolan Darbonne vs Vicki Ann LeBlanc, divorce.