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Swamp Pop Reunion XVIII scheduled for Feb. 12

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, December 29, 2023

Swamp Pop Reunion XVIII will be held Feb. 12 at the Civic Center in Ville Platte the “Swamp Pop Capital of the World!” Ticket sales for this 18th annual event will begin Wednesday. Tickets will be sold on-line through Event Brite.com. Look for the Swamp Pop Reunion event on the Event Brite.

2024 gardening resolutions

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, December 29, 2023

Find five resolutions in this list of ideas to accomplish during the coming year. Happy 2024 gardening! Hang or build a bird feeder. Start a compost bin. Ask your grandparents what they grew in their gardens. Weave native plants into your flower beds.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, December 29, 2023

The following obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Thursday, Dec. 21 Mayonce Frank of Morrow and Justina Apoli Capanay of Mamou. Christopher Seth Shipp of Ville Platte and Caroline Ann DeRouen of Bunkie. Patrick Seth Greene and Ashley Miquel Price.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, December 29, 2023

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, Dec. 20 Daniel Gould vs Satomi Wakisaka, divorce. Leslie Jacklin Laurentis Mathews vs Aaron Joseph Mathews, divorce. Succession of Henry Jones Jr. Thursday, Dec.

Firefighters take a break from the sun in the shade of an Acadia Parish Fire District 4 truck while battling a fire off La. 358 and Houston Richard Road on Aug. 24. The day happened to be one of the hottest days of 2023 with a high of 106 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. From left, are Harral “New York” Johnson, Acadia Parish Fire District 4 chief; Chris Pierrotti, Eunice volunteer firefighter; and Dylan Fontenot, St. Landry Parish Fire District 6 volunteer. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

2023 really was a hot year

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, December 29, 2023

This was the year when Louisiana did not experience a hurricane and in most years that would be significant weather news. Or, the weather news might be about a freak snowstorm, freeze or devastating flood. But in 2023 the awful, unrelenting, yard-withering heat in August is a top story for the year.

Charlene Marie Richard

Ceremony set in canonization process for ‘Little Cajun Saint’ Charlene Richard

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, December 29, 2023

Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette will lead a ceremony in January to officially close the diocesan phase of the canonization process for Charlene Marie Richard, known as the Little Cajun Saint, the Diocese of Lafayette announced. The ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Jan.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, December 28, 2023

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.

Ham winners named

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Fifteen hams are to be given away from The Eunice News and participating businesses. The deadline to pick up hams is Jan. 8, 2024. Ham winners are; Basile State Bank, Randy Cooper; Coburn’s Supply Co., Hunter Aucoin; D.C.

Solar farm near Iota approved

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

By Claudette Olivier Crowley Post-Signal CROWLEY — The Acadia Parish Police Jury unanimously approved a motion to grant a permit for a second solar farm to be built in the parish.

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News notes

Myra Miller

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Eunice Symphony Orchestra concert set The Eunice Symphony Orchestra present “Broadway on the Bayou,” an evening of music from Broadway musicals. The concert will be at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Eunice High auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults and children ages 6 and under are admitted free of charge.