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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 12, 2024
The following obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Wednesday Jan. 3 Rayvon Lamar Gray of Morrow and Valencia Rae Thomas of Opelousas. Braylon. Shane Wilson of Port Barre and Kaylee Cheyenne Hebert of Port Barre.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 12, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelouas. Wednesday, Jan. 3 Credit Bureau of Opelousas & General Collections & Recoveries et al vs John N. Daigle, open account.

Growing pains: The trials of watering house plants

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 12, 2024
Finding a balance of plant watering is tricky but essential if you want healthy houseplants. Symptoms of over/under-watering can look very similar so it is not surprising that improper watering is the main reason houseplants die. Plants need oxygen as much as they need water.
East Elementary in Eunice was recognized as an A-rated school in the state accountability scoring for 2023. A banner was presented to the school at Thursday’s St. Landry Parish School Board meeting. At left is Superintendent Milton Batiste. Holding the banner at left is Principal Gina LaGrange. Others in the photos are faculty members and their children. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

East Elementary in Eunice was recognized as an A-rated school in the state accountability scoring for 2023. A banner was presented to the school at Thursday’s St. Landry Parish School Board meeting. At left is Superintendent Milton Batiste. Holding the banner at left is Principal Gina LaGrange. Others in the photos are faculty members and their children. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board meeting focuses on successful parish schools

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 12, 2024
Presentations and recognitions have become a highlight of St. Landry Parish School Board meetings. Thursday’s regular meeting, the first of 2024, included recognizing the top public schools in the parish. There were four parish schools earning an A rating in the state accountability scoring.
Eunice native and president of the Louisiana Wildlife Federation, Zac Burson, spoke on Wednesday to the Eunice Rotary Club. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice native and president of the Louisiana Wildlife Federation, Zac Burson, spoke on Wednesday to the Eunice Rotary Club. (Photo by Myra Miller)

La. Wildlife Federation promotes, protects

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 12, 2024
In a state where politics often seems to rule, the president of the Louisiana Wildlife Federation Zac Burson, said “The organization does not play politics. The LWF is for managing the resources that are part of this public trust that we all have.

Rotary Club seeking nominations

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 12, 2024
The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2023 Citizen of the Year Award. The award aims to recognize someone who has shown extraordinary community spirit and given outstanding service to the greater Eunice community in 2023, although service for other years may be considered.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, January 11, 2024
ELTL Spring Registration set The Eunice Ladies Tennis League (ELTL) spring season registration is currently underway. The season will begin Feb. 20 and end May 7. Players will play every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Courts in Eunice. The last day of registration is Feb. 6.
Paul “The Agent” DeRousselle

Paul “The Agent” DeRousselle

MLK Celebration is Sunday

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The Dr. M.L. King Dream Team will present the MLK Celebration in Eunice with a parade at 2 p.m. and a program at 3 p.m. on Sunday. The program will be held at New Zion Baptist Church, 251 Nimitz, Eunice with keynote speaker Paul “The Agent” DeRousselle.
Jennifer Aguillard, a physical therapist and Board certified pediatric clinical specialist, was the guest speaker last week at the Eunice Rotary Club. She developed and patented Anni’s Activity Chair, an early intervention chair. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Jennifer Aguillard, a physical therapist and Board certified pediatric clinical specialist, was the guest speaker last week at the Eunice Rotary Club. She developed and patented Anni’s Activity Chair, an early intervention chair. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Aguillard develops activity chair for disabled children

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Jennifer Aguillard of Magic Moments Physical Therapy, LLC in Opelousas spoke about Anni’s Activity Chair at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Jan. 3. Aguillard is a licensed physical therapist and Board certified pediatric clinical specialist with over 30 years of experience.
Accordionist Gerard Delafose. (Submitted photo)

Accordionist Gerard Delafose. (Submitted photo)

Zydeco Capital Jam opens 2024 with Gerard Delafose

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Veteran accordionist Gerard Delafose hosts the monthly Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. Delafose was originally scheduled to lead the December jam but had a scheduling conflict.