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Grand jury indicts man for killing

Rebecca Chaisson

Monday, December 11, 2023

The St. Landry Parish Grand Jury convened and returned a true bill on Friday for the homicide of Andrew Wilson on Oct. 21, according to a news release from District Attorney Chad Pitre.

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Unrestrained Iota driver killed in Lafayette Parish crash

Rebecca Chaisson

Monday, December 11, 2023

Shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday, Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a serious injury single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 about 3 miles east of La. 95. The crash ultimately claimed the life of 40-year-old Nina Hayes of Iota.

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Myra Miller

Monday, December 11, 2023

Santa Story Hour Wednesday The Eunice Public Library will have a Santa Story Hour at 10 a.m. Dec. 13 on the children’s floor. There will be pictures with Santa, Story telling, Sign Language, songs, Holiday craft and treats.

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SLEMCO names CEO, general manager

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 8, 2023

SLEMCO’s Board of Directors has named Katherine Domingue of Lafayette as the new CEO and general manager of the company. She replaces Glenn Tamporello, who retired in June.

St. Landry Parish Animal Control announces its collaboration with the Bissell Pet Foundation for its second Waived Fee Adoption Event as part of the Empty the Shelters initiative.

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St. Landry Parish Animal Control waives pet adoption fee

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 8, 2023

St. Landry Parish Animal Control announces its collaboration with the Bissell Pet Foundation for its second Waived Fee Adoption Event as part of the Empty the Shelters initiative. This event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 16 at PetSense, 1311 Heather Drive, Opelousas.

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Where cowboys fought giant crabs?

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 8, 2023

Abbeville was up in arms in December 1954, over a national magazine article in which community leaders claimed the town, and all of Vermilion Parish, were portrayed as “a mucky swamp” inhabited only by those strong enough to wrestle an alligator, which they often had to do.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 8, 2023

The following are marriage licenses obtained at the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Nov. 29 Adam Michael Purser of Opelousas and Bailey Rose Kidder of Opelousas. Nov. 30 Michael Jones of Opelousas and Samantha M. Charles of Opelousas. Dec. 1 William James Stelly and Cabrera Juana Godinez.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 8, 2023

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, Nov. 29 Midland Credit Management vs Steven Slate, open account. 21st Mortgage Corporation vs Deshawn Sharell Clark Brown et al, executory process.

From left, St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux administers an oath of office to Ogden Pitre as District Attorney Chad Pitre looks on. (Submitted photo)

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Assistant district attorney named

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 8, 2023

St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre has announced that Ogden Pitre has joined the office’s trial team as a felony assistant district attorney. Pitre has 18 years experience that includes representing the U.S.

B.D. Fontenot, of Fontenot, speaks at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Technology lends a helping hand to rice growers

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 8, 2023

After 40 years as a rice consultant, B.D. Fontenot, of Mamou, knows his rice and sees changes in farming the grain that is a staple of south Louisiana agriculture. Fontenot is recognized as an expert in his field.