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18-year-old accordion ace Brayden Janice leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 10 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas.

18-year-old accordion ace Brayden Janice leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 10 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas.

Zydeco Capital Jam

18-year-old accordion ace Brayden Janice leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 10 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. The monthly jam has free admission and is open to all musicians and fans.
And they are off to the finish line at Happy Days Vacation Bible School at St. Anthony’s Church. The Jeanmard Center was the place to be for children kindergarten through fifth-grade ages. The theme of the Happy Days was, “Stellar Shine Jesus’ Light.” Enjoying a sack race, from left, are Gus Thibodeaux, Raphaela High, Rose Cleland and Jack Turner. (Photo by Myra Miller)

And they are off to the finish line at Happy Days Vacation Bible School at St. Anthony’s Church. The Jeanmard Center was the place to be for children kindergarten through fifth-grade ages. The theme of the Happy Days was, “Stellar Shine Jesus’ Light.” Enjoying a sack race, from left, are Gus Thibodeaux, Raphaela High, Rose Cleland and Jack Turner. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Hopping good times

And they are off to the finish line at Happy Days Vacation Bible School at St. Anthony’s Church. The Jeanmard Center was the place to be for children kindergarten through fifth-grade ages. The theme of the Happy Days was, “Stellar Shine Jesus’ Light.
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Pre-GED free testing scheduled Wednesday There will be a free Pre-GED testing from 9 a.m. until noon Wednesday, June 14 at the Southeast Community Center. You have to bring an ID. Any questions, call Susan Gaspard at 337-580-1106. Concealed carry permit class set June 24 The St.
From left, are McKenzie O’Neal, and at far right, at the simulator surgeon console, Karl Lawrence, Clinical Territory Associate with Intuitive Surgical, presented and demonstrated Robotic surgical equipment to the Rotarians Wednesday.  (Photo by Myra Miller)

From left, are McKenzie O’Neal, and at far right, at the simulator surgeon console, Karl Lawrence, Clinical Territory Associate with Intuitive Surgical, presented and demonstrated Robotic surgical equipment to the Rotarians Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice Rotarians view robotic surgery system

Acadian Medical Center announces the recent acquisition of the da Vinci Xi Surgical System.
From left, are Becca LaFleur as Abby, Josh Faulkner as Jamie, and Brett Faulkner as Man rehearse a scene from ‘Now and Then’ at the Eunice Players’ Theatre. (Submitted photo)

From left, are Becca LaFleur as Abby, Josh Faulkner as Jamie, and Brett Faulkner as Man rehearse a scene from ‘Now and Then’ at the Eunice Players’ Theatre. (Submitted photo)

Eunice Players’ Theatre’s, ‘Now and Then’ opens Wednesday

Picture it ... the year is 1981 ... the setting is an old Irish Pub ... and you are closing down the bar. Then, a mysterious man walks in. You’ve never seen him before, and he seems to be very curious about you. Actually, he seems to know a lot about you and not only that ...
Wyatt Fink, 5, cools off at the Splash Pad at the Fairgrounds on Thursday afternoon. Children are nowing enjoying their summer by cooling off at the splash pad. The splash pad is opened every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Another splash pad is located directly behind Central Middle School. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Wyatt Fink, 5, cools off at the Splash Pad at the Fairgrounds on Thursday afternoon. Children are nowing enjoying their summer by cooling off at the splash pad. The splash pad is opened every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Another splash pad is located directly behind Central Middle School. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Time to cool off

Wyatt Fink, 5, cools off at the Splash Pad at the Fairgrounds on Thursday afternoon. Children are nowing enjoying their summer by cooling off at the splash pad. The splash pad is opened every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Another splash pad is located directly behind Central Middle School.

School Board OKs 4 new jobs

The St. Landry Parish School Board approved four new jobs and a salary range of $85,000 to $105,000 for principal/zone leaders at Eunice and Opelousas high schools.
St. Landry Parish Council member Nancy Carriere, right, became a peacemaker after a heated exchange between Parish President Jessie Bellard and Council member Harold Taylor at Wednesday’s meeting in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Council member Nancy Carriere, right, became a peacemaker after a heated exchange between Parish President Jessie Bellard and Council member Harold Taylor at Wednesday’s meeting in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Council votes 10% budget cut; parish president vows a veto

The St. Landry Parish Council voted 8-3 for a 10% across-the-board budget cut at special meeting Wednesday in Opelousas. Parish President Jessie Bellard called it “games” and said he isn’t going to change his 2023 budget after the resolution vote.
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Rockin’ on the Runway near Sunset Rockin’ on the Runway is an annual aerobatic performance event in Sunset, Red Oak Landing, 2303 Highway 178, to raise money for St. Mary’s Residential Training School in Alexandria.