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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 10, 2023
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Thursday, Nov. 2 Well Fargo Bank vs Carl G. Montecino III, open account. Credit Bureau of Opelousas vs Unopened succession and/or heirs of Trina Kirkpatrick, open account. Portfolio. Recovery Associates vs Taylor M.

JS Clark announces groundbreaking for new building

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 10, 2023
A groundbreaking ceremony is planned at 10:30 a.m. Thursday for construction of a new 5-12 middle and high school facility at JS Leadership Academy. The $20 million project is for a 52,400 square foot facility. JS Clark is a charter school.
The Mamou Acadian Press front page flag.

The Mamou Acadian Press front page flag.

Mamou Acadian Press to cease publication

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 10, 2023
After almost 56 years of publication, the Mamou Acadian Press will cease publication following the Dec. 26 edition. Publisher Garland Forman made the announcement last week.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz and guests were part of the meeting at the Rotary Club Wednesday. From left are Chancellor Nancy Sorenson, president; Arthur Castille, community outreach St. Landry Parish Sheriff; Guidroz, Shane Garrard, St. Landry Parish Sheriff IT administrator; and Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux. (Photos by Myra Miller)

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz and guests were part of the meeting at the Rotary Club Wednesday. From left are Chancellor Nancy Sorenson, president; Arthur Castille, community outreach St. Landry Parish Sheriff; Guidroz, Shane Garrard, St. Landry Parish Sheriff IT administrator; and Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Eunice Rotary Club officers, guests

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 10, 2023
Eunice Rotary Club new officers and board and guests at Wednesday meeting.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz spoke to Eunice Rotary Club members on Wednesday about an ethics complaint filed against him in September. (Photo by Myra Miller)

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz spoke to Eunice Rotary Club members on Wednesday about an ethics complaint filed against him in September. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Sheriff refutes ethics charge

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 10, 2023
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz refuted state ethics charges in an address to the Eunice Rotary Club. “I can’t wait to get to Baton Rouge at the Ethics Board in December. They will have to correct their issues.

School speed zone planned for Sittig Road

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 10, 2023
An ordinance to set a school speed zone for the Eunice Christian Academy at 865 Sittig Road is on the agenda for Tuesday’s Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting A public hearing on the ordinance is set at 6:15 p.m. with the meeting to start at 6:30 p.m.
Acadia Parish Assessor James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean

Acadia Parish Assessor James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean

Acadia Parish assessor is on transition team

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 10, 2023
Acadia Parish Assessor James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean has been chosen by Governor-elect Jeff Landry to represent Acadia Parish and Louisiana on one of the 14 transition councils formed to identify and create a path for the future of Louisiana.
James M. Guidry signs his name at early voting at the City Hall on Tuesday. Assisting him is Cynthia Martin, commissioner. (Photo by Myra Miller)

James M. Guidry signs his name at early voting at the City Hall on Tuesday. Assisting him is Cynthia Martin, commissioner. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Early voting ends Saturday

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 10, 2023
At the end of voting Thursday, 2,388 votes had been cast for the Nov 18 election in St. Landry Parish. Due to the Veterans Day holiday on Friday there was no early voting on that day. Voting resumed on Saturday.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, November 9, 2023
ECCB&C Christmas Concert Dec. 7-8 The Eunice Community Concert Band & Choir will present a Christmas Concert “Merry Christmas” at 7 p.m., Dec. 7 and 8 at First Baptist Church.