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Almost 2,500 voted early here

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
At the end of Tuesday, 2,486 votes had been cast for the Oct. 14 election in St. Landry Parish, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website, geauxvote.com. Early voting for the Oct. 14 election will continue from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Parish to conduct 2nd cleanup on Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
St. Landry Parish Government plans a second Community Clean Up Day in Eunice from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Maple Avenue and Jelks Street. There will be dumpsters on-site, offering a solution for waste disposal.

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St. Thomas More Catholic Church Bazaar is Saturday, Sunday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The St. Thomas More Catholic Church Bazaar is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. There will be games and entertainment for the entire family, plus bazaar foods.
Accordionist Brandon Ledet is to perform at the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 14 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, just north of Opelousas. (Submitted photo)

Accordionist Brandon Ledet is to perform at the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 14 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, just north of Opelousas. (Submitted photo)

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Brandon Ledet returns to Zydeco Capital Jam

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Zydeco and Creole accordionist Brandon Ledet leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 14 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, just north of Opelousas. The jam, open to all musicians and fans, celebrates zydeco music in its cradle – St. Landry Parish.
Roberts Cove Germanfest

Roberts Cove Germanfest

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Germanfest to highlight Heinen family

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Come celebrate German-style at the 2023 Roberts Cove Germanfest Saturday and Sunday on the grounds of St. Leo IV Catholic Church in Roberts Cove, located off Interstate 10 Exit 87 (Rayne Exit) in Acadia Parish. The festival is scheduled 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Unopposed Bellard is a top campaign fundraiser, spender

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard emerged unopposed for the Oct. 14 election, but his report indicates he was ready for a challenger with total receipts of $68,729.21 — all contributions. Bellard reported expenditures of $53,397.81.

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Jagneaux tops campaign finances in parish races

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
In the only race for a parish-wide office, incumbent Clerk of Court Jagneaux is leading in money-raising, according to his 30-day report with the Louisiana Ethics Administration. Jagneaux reported total receipts of $31,010 and expenditures of $20,896.46.
St. Edmund students. (Photos by David Simpson)

St. Edmund students. (Photos by David Simpson)

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Keep Eunice Beautiful cleanup

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Keep Eunice Beautiful cleanup volunteers on Saturday from St. Edmund school and the public are shown. Donna Baltakis, Keep Eunice Beautiful director, reported 37 St Edmund volunteers, five teachers 32 students, picked up 25 36-gallon bags of trash.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz

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Sheriff accused of ethics violations

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The Louisiana Board of Ethics voted to bring charges against St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz and Dupre-Carrier-Godchaux Agency, Inc., alleging ethics violations connected to $1.65 million in payments to the insurance agency.
The state currently has $1 billion it wants to return to its rightful owners, but first it has to locate those to whom money is owed, according to State Treasurer John M. Schroder Sr.

The state currently has $1 billion it wants to return to its rightful owners, but first it has to locate those to whom money is owed, according to State Treasurer John M. Schroder Sr.

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Does the state have a check for you?

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
In today’s paper, starting on Page 2B, you’ll find a list of name-of-your parish residents owed money by the state of Louisiana. The list also is online here and at https://lacashclaim.