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City audit, Mardi Gras meeting nixed

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The Eunice city government meeting on Tuesday included a report from Shirley Vige about an audit of city finances, but the focus seemed to be on Mardi Gras and the youth sports season. Vige said the city government finances are in good shape in 2023.
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, left, recites his oath delivered by Louisiana Associate Supreme Court Judge James Genovese and Bellard’s wife, Melissa, holds a bible.

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, left, recites his oath delivered by Louisiana Associate Supreme Court Judge James Genovese and Bellard’s wife, Melissa, holds a bible.

Parish holds inauguration for its officials

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
An inauguration for St. Landry Parish’s recently elected officials was held at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the Delta Grand Theater in Opelousas. The event honored and formally inaugurated Parish President Jessie Bellard along with Parish Council members.
Rep. Phillip DeVillier, center, is sworn in as Speaker of the House by Clerk Michelle Fontenot, left, with his wife, Lisa DeVillier at right, on legislative Inauguration Day, Monday at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP Pool)

Rep. Phillip DeVillier, center, is sworn in as Speaker of the House by Clerk Michelle Fontenot, left, with his wife, Lisa DeVillier at right, on legislative Inauguration Day, Monday at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP Pool)

DeVillier elected to Louisiana House of Representatives

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Newly elected members of the Louisiana House of Representatives and Senate were sworn into office at 10 Monday a.m. as required by the State Constitution.
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Myra Miller
Monday, January 8, 2024
EHS Alumni election of officers meeting set EHS Alumni Association election of officers and board members is scheduled at 6 p.m. Feb. 7 at Eunice High School. All lifetime members are encouraged and welcomed to attend. For more information call Tara LeBlanc 337-305-0615.

St. Landry Parish public schools closed Monday, weather cited

Rebecca Chaisson
Monday, January 8, 2024
In response to impending inclement weather conditions, St. Landry Parish School District has decided to close district and school offices tomorrow, Monday, January 8. 2024. The scheduled site-based professional development for employees will be canceled.
Grow herbs year-round in Louisiana. (LSU AgCenter file)photo)

Grow herbs year-round in Louisiana. (LSU AgCenter file)photo)

Flavorful herb harvestg

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 5, 2024
Nothing elevates a delicious recipe quite like the burst of flavor from fresh herbs plucked straight from your garden. Ever found yourself searching for a specific herb in the grocery store, only to be disappointed by the quality? Homegrown herbs to the rescue!
Workers were busy at Eunice Junior High School over the holiday break installing two outdoor air conditioning units and chillers, according to Claudia Blanchard, St. Landry Parish School Board director of operations. The new units installed by Star Service Inc. will help with air quality at the school.

Workers were busy at Eunice Junior High School over the holiday break installing two outdoor air conditioning units and chillers, according to Claudia Blanchard, St. Landry Parish School Board director of operations. The new units installed by Star Service Inc. will help with air quality at the school.

Holiday school work

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 5, 2024
Workers were busy at Eunice Junior High School over the holiday break installing two outdoor air conditioning units and chillers, according to Claudia Blanchard, St. Landry Parish School Board director of operations. The new units installed by Star Service Inc.

January 8 was most memorable day

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 5, 2024
We hardly take note of it these days, but January 8, the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, was once a day of widespread celebration in Louisiana, rivaling even the Fourth of July. The Battle of New Orleans, fought Jan. 8, 1815, was the last major fight in the War of 1812.

St. Landry Parish inauguration Monday

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 5, 2024
An inauguration ceremony for St. Landry Parish’s recently elected officials is scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the Delta Grand Theater, 120 S. Market St, Opelousas. The event is to honor and inaugurate the Parish President, Jessie Bellard along with officials elected in October.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 5, 2024
The following obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Thursday, Dec. 28 Keith Andre Perrodin of Eunice and Deasia Royal Jones of Eunice. Friday, Dec. 29 Alonzo Dontia Jenkins of Opelousas and Adria Montia Pitre of Opelousas.