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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following are marriage licenses issued at the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Wednesday, Nov. 22 Lyle Raheem Jones of Opelousas and Monica Renee Wheeler of Church Point. Tayte Riley Langley of Eunice and Lindsay Jennee Leger of Eunice. Monday, Nov.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Tuesday, Nov. 21 Demarcus Andrus et al vs Old American Indemnity Company et al, damages. Succession of Theme J. LeDee. Wednesday, Nov. 22 Crown Asset Management vs Yvette James, suit on contract.

Pelicans and blood are mysteries unraveled by state flag’s co-designer

A co-designer of Louisiana’s state flag described how he and others unraveled the mystery of a flag with pelicans and spots of blood.

Jobless rates up, workforce expands in Tri-Parish

Tri-Parish unemployment rates rose in October while the workforce increased by 233 people, according to a Louisiana Workforce Commission report released Wednesday. The workforce count, which includes those employed and seeking a job, totaled 67,571 for the Tri-Parish area, up 233 people or 0.

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Concealed carry permit class Saturday The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one day concealed carry permit training class beginning at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 2 at 211 W. Park Ave., Eunice. The course fee is $100 and $8 for a spouse or renewal.

St. Landry Parish shelter to waive adoption fee on Saturday

In collaboration with the Bissell Pet Foundation, St. Landry Parish Animal Control is announced adoption fees are being waived as part of an Empty the Shelters initiative. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Tractor Supply, 241 Acadiana Prep Circle, Opelousas.

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Concealed carry permit class Dec. 2 The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one day concealed carry permit training class beginning at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 2 at 211 W. Park Ave., Eunice. The course fee is $100 and $8 for a spouse or renewal.

Pope Innoceant, my grandmother, and fruitcake

This is the time of year when people love to malign fruitcakes. I am not one of those people. For more years than I care to remember, I have made holiday fruitcakes that have turned even hardened naysayers into admirers. (It’s not bragging when it’s true.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following are marriage licenses obtained at the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Nov. 15 Styles Lee Bernard and Shelbie Renee Bernard, both of Sunset. Friday, Nov. 17 Dana Marie Johnson and Kendall Paul Charlot, both of Opelousas. Monday, Nov.

Take them out of the kitchen and create a fragrant paradise

Herbs are usually for cooking and often overlooked as houseplants. Choosing herbs as houseplants gives you unusual and beautiful foliage plus adding subtle natural scents to a home. Say goodbye to overpowering artificial fragrances!