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Tri-Parish lags behind in health rankings

Staff Report
Friday, October 13, 2023
The Tri-Parish lags behind the state and nation in most health rankings, according to the 2023 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps issued by he University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. Some 24% of St. Landry Parish residents live in poor or fair health.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Mandi Daigle, a native of Church Point, is one of more than 5,000 sailors serving aboard the self-contained mobile airport, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Daigle attended Church Point High School. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jerome Fjeld, Navy Office of Community Outreach)

Petty Officer 2nd Class Mandi Daigle, a native of Church Point, is one of more than 5,000 sailors serving aboard the self-contained mobile airport, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Daigle attended Church Point High School. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jerome Fjeld, Navy Office of Community Outreach)

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Sailor from Church Point is on the ‘Mighty Ike’ deployed to support Israel, Ukraine

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Friday, October 13, 2023
Petty Officer 2nd Class Mandi Daigle, a native of Church Point who attended Church Point High School, is one of more than 5,000 sailors serving aboard the self-contained mobile airport, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, October 12, 2023
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Thursday, Oct. 5 Veronica Webb vs Douglas Willard Webb III, divorce. Quentesia D. Manuel vs Datreyveus Manuel, protective order. Janice Elizabeth Bertrand vs Matthew Isaac Bertrand, divorce.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Eunice Library closed temporarily The Eunice Public Library will be closed from Oct. 9 until Oct. 16 due to updates and renovations. There will be no late fees on books due. To volunteer to help with work projects, call Alison Duplechin, director, at 337-459-4497. Concealed carry class set Oct.
Daniel Lyons speaks at the news conference held Oct. 5 at the St. Landry Parish Ag Arena announcing an April rodeo. (Submitted photo)

Daniel Lyons speaks at the news conference held Oct. 5 at the St. Landry Parish Ag Arena announcing an April rodeo. (Submitted photo)

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Acadiana Junior High, High School Rodeo to return to St. Landry Parish Ag Arena

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Acadiana Junior High and High School Rodeo plans to return to St. Landry Parish on April 12 to 14 after an absence of over 15 years. The event will highlight the recent improvements at the St. Landry Ag Arena and St.

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5,000-plus voted early

Staff Report
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Early voting in St. Landry Parish ended Saturday with 5,447 votes cast, down from 5,802 cast in the 2019 election, which included a governor’s race. The parish’s early voting total included 4,144 in-person votes and 1,303 absentee votes.
Paul Feavel speaks during the public hearing on a loitering ordinance at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen’s meeting.

Paul Feavel speaks during the public hearing on a loitering ordinance at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen’s meeting.

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Loitering ordinance approved

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
An ordinance to prohibit loitering in Eunice was approved by the Board of Aldermen Tuesday. Unanimous approval came after Paul Feavel, a resident of South 2nd Street, described an intoxicated environment in Eunice’s downtown during public comments.
Richard LeBouef, executive director of the parish Solid Waste Commission

Richard LeBouef, executive director of the parish Solid Waste Commission

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Bulk waste emerges as a parish problem

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Bulk waste on the side of roads remains a problem across St. Landry Parish. Parish Council member Timmy Lejeune asked about who to call to get discarded items such as mattresses and refrigerators picked up. “I know that if you put it by the garbage can they will not pick it up,” he said at the Oct.

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St. Landry Parish sales tax collections up in September

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
By Harlan Kirgan Editor Bulk waste on the side of roads remains a problem across St. Landry Parish. Parish Council member Timmy Lejeune asked about who to call to get discarded items such as mattresses and refrigerators picked up.
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Myra Miller
Monday, October 9, 2023
St. Mathilda Church Gumbo sale set Oct. 28 St. Mathilda Catholic Church will have a Chicken and Sausage Gumbo sale from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 28. You can dine in or take out.