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A rendering of the proposed École Saint-Landry at the Sunset High School site.

A rendering of the proposed École Saint-Landry at the Sunset High School site.

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École Saint-Landry raising money for high school renovation

Myra Miller
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
SUNSET — École Saint-Landry announces the launch of its Brick & Boardwalk Campaign to renovate the Sunset High School building, transforming it into École Saint-Landry’s upper elementary school. “We’re so excited to finally be launching this campaign.
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Myra Miller
Monday, January 29, 2024
Etouffee Cook-off sponsors sought The Eunice Chamber of Commerce is seeking sponsors for the 37th Annual World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off, scheduled to take place on March 23 at the Northwest Pavilion.
A capitaine holds a chicken aloft as runners are about to give chase in Le Vieux Mardi Gras De Cajuns de Eunice in 2023. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

A capitaine holds a chicken aloft as runners are about to give chase in Le Vieux Mardi Gras De Cajuns de Eunice in 2023. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Cajun Mardi Gras Festival in Eunice is a 5-day event

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 26, 2024
Prepare to be transported to the heart of Mardi Gras tradition at the Cajun Mardi Gras Festival in Eunice on Feb. 9-13. It’s not just a celebration — it’s a continuation of history and traditions, providing an experience rarely found anywhere else in the world.
Crawfish traps in a pond east of Eunice are likely empty according to an LSU AgCenter expert. The crawfish season is off to a late start and even when it does arrive the supply is forecast to be low in comparison to most years. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Crawfish traps in a pond east of Eunice are likely empty according to an LSU AgCenter expert. The crawfish season is off to a late start and even when it does arrive the supply is forecast to be low in comparison to most years. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Record crawfish season shaping up and it’s not good

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 26, 2024
A prolonged drought, record heat and freezing temperatures mean this year’s crawfish crop is going to be scarce even when there is a crop. The crawfish catastrophe is not limited to south Louisiana.
Dirk Deville

Dirk Deville

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Former state representative, assessor Dirk Deville appointed

TONY MARKS / The Ville Platte Gazette
Friday, January 26, 2024
The Evangeline Parish Police Jury, during a special meeting held Jan. 22 named former state legislator and former assessor, Dirk Deville, as interim secretary-treasurer. Current secretary-treasurer, Chester Granger, is retiring from the position on Feb. 15.
Kristie Broussard-Leger

Kristie Broussard-Leger

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LSUE Tabs Broussard-Leger to serve as interim dean

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 26, 2024
LSU Eunice has named Kristie Broussard-Leger to serve as interim dean of Health Sciences and Business Technology. In addition to her interim dean duties, Broussard-Leger will continue to serve as the program director of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program on campus.

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Inspiration from the 2024 Garden Trends Report

From the Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club
Friday, January 26, 2024
A change of attitude from Eco-anxiety to Eco-optimism underscores the top gardening trends in 2024 according to Garden Media, an award-winning boutique lawn and garden public relations group founded in 1995 by Suzi McCoy.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 26, 2024
The following applied for marriages licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Thursday, Jan. 18 William Austin Jr. of Opelousas and Ida Mae Thomas of Opelousas. Friday, Jan. 19 Joseph Frederick Broussard of Carencro and Mary Latisha Francis of Carencro.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 26, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, Jan. 17 Park East Capital vs Timber Boss et al, petition to make judgment executory. Alfred Wheeler vs Great American Insurance Company, damages.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Etouffee Cook-off sponsors sought The Eunice Chamber of Commerce is seeking sponsors for the 37th Annual World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off, scheduled to take place on March 23 at the Northwest Pavilion.