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The National Park Service opens a 45-day public comment period on a study to evaluate an eleven-mile stretch of Great River Road, along the west bank of the Mississippi River, for possible designation as a National Historic Landmark. (Photo by Brian M. Davis, executive director, Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation)

The National Park Service opens a 45-day public comment period on a study to evaluate an eleven-mile stretch of Great River Road, along the west bank of the Mississippi River, for possible designation as a National Historic Landmark. (Photo by Brian M. Davis, executive director, Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation)

National Park Service seeks comment on Great River Road historic context study

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
ATLANTA – The National Park Service (NPS) opened a 45-day public comment period on a study to evaluate an eleven-mile stretch of Great River Road, along the west-bank of the Mississippi River, for possible designation as a National Historic Landmark (NHL).
The home of Neal Leger and Janice Arnold on Pelican Loop near Basile was a complete loss as the result of a fire caused by a lightning strike. The fire is shown above in the roof before it overtook the entire home. (Submitted photo)

The home of Neal Leger and Janice Arnold on Pelican Loop near Basile was a complete loss as the result of a fire caused by a lightning strike. The fire is shown above in the roof before it overtook the entire home. (Submitted photo)

Lightning strike destroys Pelican Loop home

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
By Darrel LeJeune The Basile Weekly BASILE–On Saturday, July 22, the members of the Acadia/Evangeline Fire Protection District were called out to the home of the Neal Leger and Janice Arnold family at approximately 5 p.m.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, July 24, 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.

District 11 cleanup event slated

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 21, 2023
The St. Landry Parish Government Code Enforcement team invites District 11 residents to its “Code Enforcement Community Day” from 8 a.m. to noon July 29 at 1011 Hwy 357 Opelousas, (previously Weston’s Meat Market). The event aims to promote a cleaner and safer environment for everyone.

Companion planting – More than ‘Just Friends’

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 21, 2023
Companion planting involves growing plants together for specific benefits. Benefits involve attracting good bugs to manage the bad bugs, enhance plant growth and vegetable production, increase flavor of certain vegetables, attract beneficial pollinators and prevent disease.
The cast and crew of the upcoming production of “Once Upon A Fairy Tale” are bottom row, from left, Brayden Landry, Demi Vidrine, Riley Long, Kaydie Oberste, Waylon Carmouche and Sam Menard; middle row, Gabriella Butts, Sophia Duhon, Wesley Lapoint, Kane Poullard, Lillian Veillon, Kali Poullard, Emma Kate Duhon, Henry Menard and Evelyn Parker; third row, Abigail Butts, Millie Ardoin, Sylvia Maricle, Elizabeth Duhon, Wesley Elfert, Dashae Davis, Amelia Bourgeois, Rose Young, Elle Soileau, Shely Niles, Scarle

The cast and crew of the upcoming production of “Once Upon A Fairy Tale” are bottom row, from left, Brayden Landry, Demi Vidrine, Riley Long, Kaydie Oberste, Waylon Carmouche and Sam Menard; middle row, Gabriella Butts, Sophia Duhon, Wesley Lapoint, Kane Poullard, Lillian Veillon, Kali Poullard, Emma Kate Duhon, Henry Menard and Evelyn Parker; third row, Abigail Butts, Millie Ardoin, Sylvia Maricle, Elizabeth Duhon, Wesley Elfert, Dashae Davis, Amelia Bourgeois, Rose Young, Elle Soileau, Shely Niles, Scarle

Eunice Players Theater opens children’s production Friday

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 21, 2023
The Eunice Players Theater is pleased to announce its upcoming Children Production of “Once Upon A Fairy Tale” to be held on July 28-30 and Aug. 3-6. Evening performances are scheduled for 7 and Sunday matinees are scheduled for 2 p.m. All performances will be held at the theater located a 121 S.
Damon Cormier of The Best Stop was a vendor at the annual Scott Boudin Festival, serving specialty Cajun foods like boudin and cracklins. (Photo by Layne Miller/LSU Manship School News Service)

Damon Cormier of The Best Stop was a vendor at the annual Scott Boudin Festival, serving specialty Cajun foods like boudin and cracklins. (Photo by Layne Miller/LSU Manship School News Service)

‘We’re not done yet’: Businesses key in preserving Cajun culture

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 21, 2023
When Alex Cook stumbled on a flier for a local juke joint, he was confused about how he, a member of the Baton Rouge music scene, was unfamiliar with a spot just minutes away in Zachary.
Thomas Dejean

Thomas Dejean

Confederate monument conundrum

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 21, 2023
A monument to Confederate soldiers on the St Landry Parish Courthouse continues to present a conundrum to the Parish Council. An estimate of $23,000 to disassemble the 100-plus year-old monument on the northeast corner of the square was presented by Opelousas lawyer Thomas Dejean.
Steven Procopio

Steven Procopio

PAR chief briefs Rotarians

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 21, 2023
The president of the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana spoke to Eunice Rotarians about the mission of the nonpartisan, good government organization.