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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, March 1, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Thursday, Feb. 22 State of Louisiana vs John Lee Ellis II, application for warrant of seizure. Lisa Ann Trosclair vs Paul Brent Trosclair II, divorce. Synchrony Bank vs Conrad Callegari, open account. Richard J.
There was a barbecue burger fundraiser sale to benefit the LSUE Women’s Basketball team. The luncheon fundraiser was held at the VFW Hall on Bobcat Drive on Feb. 21. Coach Jamel Samuels extended a “Thank you” to the community of Eunice for supporting the team, and gave a special “Thank you” to the Eunice Community Health Clinic and Glynn Michaud. From left, are Randall Vigee, Basile State Bank; Head Coach Samuels; Kaylan Jack; Tierra Sylvas; Rylie Bergeron; and behind Bergeron is Brynn Hardie, Dayla Simon,

There was a barbecue burger fundraiser sale to benefit the LSUE Women’s Basketball team. The luncheon fundraiser was held at the VFW Hall on Bobcat Drive on Feb. 21. Coach Jamel Samuels extended a “Thank you” to the community of Eunice for supporting the team, and gave a special “Thank you” to the Eunice Community Health Clinic and Glynn Michaud. From left, are Randall Vigee, Basile State Bank; Head Coach Samuels; Kaylan Jack; Tierra Sylvas; Rylie Bergeron; and behind Bergeron is Brynn Hardie, Dayla Simon,

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LSUE women’s basketball team burger fundraiser

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, March 1, 2024
There was a barbecue burger fundraiser sale to benefit the LSUE Women’s Basketball team. The luncheon fundraiser was held at the VFW Hall on Bobcat Drive on Feb. 21.

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Rotary Club, City of Rayne to hold Comedy Night event on April 4

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, March 1, 2024
The Rotary Club of Rayne, the City of Rayne and title sponsor Complete Turf Care are bringing genuine, family-friendly Cajun humor to Rayne. The inaugural Cajun Comedy Night will be held April 4 at the Rayne Civic Center featuring the stand-up comedy of Jonathan “JP” Perry.
Katie Richard speaks about the Belly Buddies program at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Katie Richard speaks about the Belly Buddies program at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Belly Buddies to help feed kids

Staff Report
Friday, March 1, 2024
Belly Buddies, a program to fight childhood hunger, has been in existence for almost 10 years in Eunice and is seeking to expand. Katie Richard, founder and executive director of Belly Buddies, started the program when she taught at Gendale Elementary and now teaches at Eunice Christian Academy.
More than 200 people attended the annual meeting called by St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard to talk about parish government’s services and progress. The meeting was held at the Delta Grand Theatre in Opelousas on Tuesday. Bellard is standing at right. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

More than 200 people attended the annual meeting called by St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard to talk about parish government’s services and progress. The meeting was held at the Delta Grand Theatre in Opelousas on Tuesday. Bellard is standing at right. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

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Bellard lauds parish government progress

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, March 1, 2024
In an annual meeting, St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard delivered a report on parish government’s progress in the past year. Speaking to about 200 people at the Delta Grand Theatre in Opelousas on Tuesday, Bellard recognized parish employees and others for their efforts.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Bulb & Blossom meeting set Tuesday The Bulb & Blossom Garden Club of Eunice will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. March 5 at the home of Fran Guillory. Refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m. following by a meeting at 6 p.m. “Composting and Earthworms” will be the topic of the program.
Casey Ardoin, CPA with Kolder, Slaven & Company LLC, discusses an audit of the St. Landry Parish School Board at a Finance Committee meeting on Monday (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Casey Ardoin, CPA with Kolder, Slaven & Company LLC, discusses an audit of the St. Landry Parish School Board at a Finance Committee meeting on Monday (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Parish school system audit is ‘excellent’

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The St. Landry Parish School Board was presented its audit for the year ended June 30, 2023. The numbers and finding added up to an excellent year for the school system.
Laura Rougeau Garcille, candidate for the 27th Judicial District judge seat, is the top money-raiser over Caleb Kent Aguillard and Jessica Wimberly Marchand, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Louisiana Board of Ethics.

Laura Rougeau Garcille, candidate for the 27th Judicial District judge seat, is the top money-raiser over Caleb Kent Aguillard and Jessica Wimberly Marchand, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Louisiana Board of Ethics.

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Judicial candidates report finances

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Laura Rougeau Garcille, candidate for the 27th Judicial District judge seat, is the top money-raiser over Caleb Kent Aguillard and Jessica Wimberly Marchand, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Louisiana Board of Ethics.
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Myra Miller
Monday, February 26, 2024
Bulb & Blossom meeting set March 5 The Bulb & Blossom Garden Club of Eunice will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. March 5 at the home of Fran Guillory. Refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m. following by a meeting at 6 p.m. “Composting and Earthworms” will be the topic of the program.

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Give food a second life – Rebuild your soil

From the Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club
Friday, February 23, 2024
From the Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club Scraps from food that feeds people can take on a second life by fertilizing the plants that feed people. What an amazing chemical free cycle if implemented. Yet, food waste is the second highest waste material found in landfills.