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Cassidy’s office to hold constituent assistance events

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 5, 2024
The office of U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) will hold four constituent assistance events on Monday and Tuesday in southwest Louisiana, for constituents needing assistance with federal agencies ranging from the Social Security Administration to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
Surrounded by hundreds of volunteers and thousands of flowers, Jerry and Denise Underwood spent their New Year’s Day weekend volunteering their time and talents assisting in decorating the State of Louisiana’s award winning entry in the 2024 Rose Bowl Parade. Here, they present Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser with a City of Rayne shirt when they arrived in Pasadena, California.

Surrounded by hundreds of volunteers and thousands of flowers, Jerry and Denise Underwood spent their New Year’s Day weekend volunteering their time and talents assisting in decorating the State of Louisiana’s award winning entry in the 2024 Rose Bowl Parade. Here, they present Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser with a City of Rayne shirt when they arrived in Pasadena, California.

Rayne residents assist with state’s Rose Parade winning float

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 5, 2024
While most of the population were either taking it easy or celebrating while they ushered in 2024, two Rayne residents kept busy.

Tri-Parish jobless rates climb

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 5, 2024
Tri-Parish unemployment rates are up from a year ago in November, according to statistics released on Thursday by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The state’s not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November was 3.5%, up from 3.2% in November 2022.
Baby boy Grayson Bryc Marvin is Acadian Medical Center’s first baby of the year. Grayson, born on Jan. 3 at 10:14 a.m., weighed 6 pounds and 4.8 ounces and measured 20- 1/2-inches in length. His parents are Lanie Gary and Laken Marvin of Jennings. Dr. Monty Heinen, OB/gyn, delivered the baby. Lanie’s due date was Jan. 10. The baby’s pediatrician is Dr. Lawanda E. Lamar Bellamy in Crowley. The grandparents of Grayson are Tad and Sam Gary, and Chasity and Randy Marvin, all of Jennings. Acadian Medical Center

Baby boy Grayson Bryc Marvin is Acadian Medical Center’s first baby of the year. Grayson, born on Jan. 3 at 10:14 a.m., weighed 6 pounds and 4.8 ounces and measured 20- 1/2-inches in length. His parents are Lanie Gary and Laken Marvin of Jennings. Dr. Monty Heinen, OB/gyn, delivered the baby. Lanie’s due date was Jan. 10. The baby’s pediatrician is Dr. Lawanda E. Lamar Bellamy in Crowley. The grandparents of Grayson are Tad and Sam Gary, and Chasity and Randy Marvin, all of Jennings. Acadian Medical Center

First baby of the year at Acadian Medical Center

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 5, 2024
Baby boy Grayson Bryc Marvin is Acadian Medical Center’s first baby of the year. Grayson, born on Jan. 3 at 10:14 a.m., weighed 6 pounds and 4.8 ounces and measured 20- 1/2-inches in length. His parents are Lanie Gary and Laken Marvin of Jennings. Dr. Monty Heinen, OB/gyn, delivered the baby.
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Guillory named to JD Bank Board

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 5, 2024
Guillory Oil President Michael A. Guillory has been named to the JD Bancshares Board of Directors. Donald, Jr., chairman of the Board of Directors of JD Bancshares Inc., announced the appointment in a news release. The appointment was effective Dec. 19, 2023.

Parish reschedules adjudicated property sale

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, January 4, 2024
St. Landry Parish Government regrets to inform the public that the adjudicated property sale, originally scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, has been postponed. This decision comes in response to the official journal failing to advertise the property listings in accordance with legal requirements.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, January 4, 2024
CDA meeting set for Monday Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court, Eunice 208, will have a monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at the Jeanmard Center. Catholic women 18 years of age and older are invited to attend to learn more about this charitable organization.

Eunice Mardi Gras schedule announced

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
The Cajun Mardi Gras Festival in Eunice is set for Feb. 9 to 13. Live Music, bands, and events are all to take place in downtown South 2nd Street. — On Friday, Feb. 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Four Horses will entertain, and from 9 to 11 p.m. Wayne Toups will be on stage. — On Saturday, Feb.

Rotarians seek top citizen nominations

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 3, 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.
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Myra Miller
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
St. Landry Parish inauguration set Jan. 8 An inauguration ceremony for St. Landry Parish’s recently elected officials is scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 8 in the Delta Grand Theater, 120 S. Market St, Opelousas.