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By the time the rosary began prior to the 64th anniversary Mass for Charlene Richard, “The Little Cajun Saint,” every seat in St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard was filled. The annual Mass was celebrated Aug. 11 the anniversary of Richard’s death. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/ Crowley Post-Signal)

By the time the rosary began prior to the 64th anniversary Mass for Charlene Richard, “The Little Cajun Saint,” every seat in St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard was filled. The annual Mass was celebrated Aug. 11 the anniversary of Richard’s death. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/ Crowley Post-Signal)

Mass celebrates ‘Little Cajun Saint’

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
By the time the Rosary began prior to the 64th anniversary Mass for Charlene Richard, “The Little Cajun Saint,” every seat in St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard was filled. Richard was born Jan. 13, 1947, and After being diagnosed with acute lymphatic leukemia, she passed away on Aug.

Road work to begin on Bobcat Drive

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, August 14, 2023
State Rep. Phillip DeVillier reported this morning that road work will begin this week on Bobcat Drive —La. 757. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development had told DeVillier work was to have started earlier, but DeVillier said funding had to be settled. Work on La.
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Myra Miller
Monday, August 14, 2023
La Table Française in Opelousas Wednesday La Table Française will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum at Le Vieux Village, located at 828 E. Landry St., in Opelousas. The event is free and all ages and speaking abilities are invited.
Basile State Bank held a ground breaking ceremony at 1617 Hwy. 190, in Eunice on Thursday. The location is across from Walmart. William “Bill” Johnson, president/CEO, said that he is in high hopes of the building to be completed in time for the bank’s 30th anniversary, July 2, 2024. Those holding shovels in front, from left, are Zac Burson, Dave Johnson, John Johnson, and William “Bill” Johnson. Basile State Bank officers are I. Jackson Burson, chairman; William J. Johnson, president/CEO; Kimberly L. LeBleu

Basile State Bank held a ground breaking ceremony at 1617 Hwy. 190, in Eunice on Thursday. The location is across from Walmart. William “Bill” Johnson, president/CEO, said that he is in high hopes of the building to be completed in time for the bank’s 30th anniversary, July 2, 2024. Those holding shovels in front, from left, are Zac Burson, Dave Johnson, John Johnson, and William “Bill” Johnson. Basile State Bank officers are I. Jackson Burson, chairman; William J. Johnson, president/CEO; Kimberly L. LeBleu

Groundbreaking for Basile State Bank

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 11, 2023
Basile State Bank held a ground breaking ceremony at 1617 Hwy. 190, in Eunice on Thursday. The location is across from Walmart. William “Bill” Johnson, president/CEO, said that he is in high hopes of the building to be completed in time for the bank’s 30th anniversary, July 2, 2024.
Cleveland “Glen” Michaud, right, is presented the Compounding Pharmacist of the Year Award by Darrell Granger. (Submitted photo)

Cleveland “Glen” Michaud, right, is presented the Compounding Pharmacist of the Year Award by Darrell Granger. (Submitted photo)

Eunice pharmacists recognized

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 11, 2023
Cleveland “Glen” Michaud, PPh, of Maple Avenue Pharmacy in Eunice, received the Compounding Pharmacist of the Year Award.

LSUE graduates first evening and weekends nursing class

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 11, 2023
LSU Eunice celebrated its first evening and weekend cohort with a pinning ceremony at the Ochsner Lafayette General headquarters on Wednesday. The initial class received their pins and graduating cords in front of family, friends, and several members of the LSUE and Ochsner administrative teams.
St. Landry Parish Council members, from left, Dexter Brown, Timmy Lejeune and Jimmie Edwards listen to human resource expert Becky Rogers at a special meeting Wednesday. The Council tied 6-6 on whether to hire Rogers and another vote is set for this Wednesday’s meeting. If hired, Rogers would investigate firings by Parish President Jessie Bellard. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Council members, from left, Dexter Brown, Timmy Lejeune and Jimmie Edwards listen to human resource expert Becky Rogers at a special meeting Wednesday. The Council tied 6-6 on whether to hire Rogers and another vote is set for this Wednesday’s meeting. If hired, Rogers would investigate firings by Parish President Jessie Bellard. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Parish Council divided on investigating firings

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 11, 2023
In March, the St. Landry Parish Council voted unanimously to conduct an investigation into Parish President Jessie Bellard’s firing of 21 employees.

Lejeune, Huckaby are candidates for Council seat

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 11, 2023
An interim appointment to fill the St. Landry Parish District 13 Parish Council position is scheduled to be made at Wednesday’s Council meeting. As of a special meeting on Aug. 9 there are two candidates — Lynn Lejeune and Darrell Huckaby.
The St. Landry Parish School Board began reviewing its 2023-24 budget at a Committee of the Whole meeting on Wednesday in Opelousas. From left, are Milton Batiste III, superintendent, Mary Ellen Donatto, Board vice president, and Shaun Grantham, finance director. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The St. Landry Parish School Board began reviewing its 2023-24 budget at a Committee of the Whole meeting on Wednesday in Opelousas. From left, are Milton Batiste III, superintendent, Mary Ellen Donatto, Board vice president, and Shaun Grantham, finance director. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board reviews $200M plus budget

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 11, 2023
St. Landry Parish School Board members received their first public review of the 2023-2024 operating budget at a Committee of the Whole meeting on Wednesday in Opelousas. Shaun Grantham, finance director, said the budget is balanced, but is based on best estimates.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz

Sheriff Guidroz unopposed for 5th term

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 11, 2023
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz emerged unopposed for a fifth term after qualifying ended on Thursday. Guidroz stated in an email it was second time he was elected without opposition. Guidroz first served as sheriff in 2006 and was elected to his first four-year term in 2007.