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Suncredible Saturn sunflower is a 2023 Louisiana Super Plant selection for warm-season color. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

Suncredible Saturn sunflower is a 2023 Louisiana Super Plant selection for warm-season color. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

Suncredible Saturn sunflower named summer 2023 Louisiana Super Plant

Myra Miller
Friday, July 28, 2023
By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Admired for its striking appearance, impressive size and dogged resilience, the Suncredible sunflower (Helianthus hybrid) is a cultivar that has captured the hearts of gardeners and nature enthusiasts alike.
Shouts and cries of “Justice for Brittany,” and “No justice No Peace,” echoed around the courthouse on Thursday, July 13, as family members and friends gathered for a peaceful protest. The protest took place 90 days after Brittany Fontenot was found dead in her home in the Chataignier area. The death was ruled a suicide, but the victim’s loved ones claim Fontenot was shot multiple times with multiple guns.

Shouts and cries of “Justice for Brittany,” and “No justice No Peace,” echoed around the courthouse on Thursday, July 13, as family members and friends gathered for a peaceful protest. The protest took place 90 days after Brittany Fontenot was found dead in her home in the Chataignier area. The death was ruled a suicide, but the victim’s loved ones claim Fontenot was shot multiple times with multiple guns.

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Justice is sought

Myra Miller
Friday, July 28, 2023
By Tony Marks Ville Platte Gazette Editor Shouts and cries of “Justice for Brittany,” and “No justice No Peace,” echoed around the courthouse on Thursday, July 13, as family members and friends gathered for a peaceful protest.
World War II and U.S. Navy Veteran Joe Richard of Church Point celebrates 100th birthday

World War II and U.S. Navy Veteran Joe Richard of Church Point celebrates 100th birthday

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Centenarian Hero

Myra Miller
Friday, July 28, 2023
World War II and U.S. Navy Veteran Joe Richard of Church Point is presented with a slice of birthday cake by American Legion Post 225 Commander Dennis Hart during Richard’s 100th birthday party on Sunday, July 23, Richard’s actual birthday.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Eunice Players’ presents Children’s Production The Eunice Players Theater is pleased to announce its upcoming Children Production of “Once Upon A Fairy Tale” to be held on July 28-July 30 and again August 3-6. Evening performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are scheduled for 2 p.m.
SLLC announces its expansion of its Food Pantry. From left, are Ville Platte Chief of Police Perry Thomas, Brittany Ducote (SLCC), Carleen Jones (SLCC), Mabel Foreman (LHC Group), Lana Fontenot (SLCC), Evangeline Parish Sheriff Charles Guillory, State Representative Rhonda Butler (District 38), and Maggi Bienvenu (One Acadiana) Submitted photo.

SLLC announces its expansion of its Food Pantry. From left, are Ville Platte Chief of Police Perry Thomas, Brittany Ducote (SLCC), Carleen Jones (SLCC), Mabel Foreman (LHC Group), Lana Fontenot (SLCC), Evangeline Parish Sheriff Charles Guillory, State Representative Rhonda Butler (District 38), and Maggi Bienvenu (One Acadiana) Submitted photo.

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South Louisiana Community College expands food pantry at C.B. Coreil Campus

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
VILLE PLATTE – South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) is proud to announce the expansion of its Food Pantry at the C.B. Coreil Campus in Ville Platte. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held July 21 at 11 a.m. to commemorate this significant milestone.
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)

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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)

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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.
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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.

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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.