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James Allemond and Bill Wimberly

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Assisting in Uvalde, Texas

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 3, 2022
Two of Louisiana’s licensed funeral directors and embalmers have been on the front lines in Texas since the tragic shooting and deaths of 21 people in Uvalde, Texas.
St. Landry Parish Registrar of Voters Cheryl Milburn announced she will retire in July after serving 45 years in the office, eight as registrar. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Registrar of Voters Cheryl Milburn announced she will retire in July after serving 45 years in the office, eight as registrar. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Registrar of voters to retire

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 3, 2022
St. Landry Parish Registrar of Voters Cheryl Milburn announced she will retire in July after serving 45 years in the office, eight as registrar. The announcement was made at the Parish Council’s Public Works Committee meeting on Wednesday. “I have enjoyed my work in that office.
By Harlan Kirgan Editor A November election in a special Opelousas school tax district will not happen because the process has run out of time. St. Landry Parish School Board President Albert Hayes Jr. read a message from attorney Eric Lafleur informing the Board the deadlines have passed to schedule an election in November. Last month, the Board in an 8-4 vote approved a tax district for the Opelousas High School attendance zone. The zone also includes the Grolee Elementary attendance area on the west s

By Harlan Kirgan Editor A November election in a special Opelousas school tax district will not happen because the process has run out of time. St. Landry Parish School Board President Albert Hayes Jr. read a message from attorney Eric Lafleur informing the Board the deadlines have passed to schedule an election in November. Last month, the Board in an 8-4 vote approved a tax district for the Opelousas High School attendance zone. The zone also includes the Grolee Elementary attendance area on the west s

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No election this year in the special school taxing district (PDF of new election district)

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 3, 2022
A November election in a special Opelousas school tax district will not happen because the process has run out of time. St. Landry Parish School Board President Albert Hayes Jr.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Garage sale at FUMC Saturday First United Methodist Church in Eunice, at 501 S. 5th, will have a garage sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Any 65-year-old and older customer can receive 5 free pieces of clothing. Limited supply and only clothing pieces.

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Unclaimed property checks in the mail

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Louisiana State Treasurer John M. Schroder announced that 27,125 Unclaimed Property checks totaling $4.8 million were mailed May 26 following a data match to update addresses. Checks will be mailed to every parish in the state.

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Tri-Parish unemployment rates down, workforce up

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Tri-Parish unemployment rates in April were down from a year ago and the workforce increased, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Louisiana’s not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April of 3.5% is tied for the lowest in series history. The rate of 3.
Seven members of McNeese’s rodeo team have qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo. From left to right: Isaac Richard, Waylon Bourgeois, Gavin Soileau, Kamryn Duncan, Kade Sonnier, Ryder Sanford, Shea Fournier and coach Justin Browning.

Seven members of McNeese’s rodeo team have qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo. From left to right: Isaac Richard, Waylon Bourgeois, Gavin Soileau, Kamryn Duncan, Kade Sonnier, Ryder Sanford, Shea Fournier and coach Justin Browning.

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Eunice student is on McNeese rodeo team

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
With the last two rodeos on the season complete, the McNeese State University men’s rodeo team is the champion of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s (NIRA) Southern Region and the women’s team has finished in third place.
St. Landry Parish emergency alert

St. Landry Parish emergency alert

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St. Landry Parish rolls out emergency alert system

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
St. Landry Parish Government has announced a new tool to assist it with emergency preparedness just in time for hurricane season. The Parish has set up a telephone-based mass notifications system to warn citizens about local emergencies, hazards, and other threats.
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Myra Miller
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Garage sale at FUMC June 4 First United Methodist Church in Eunice, at 501 S. 5th, will have a garage sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Any 65-year-old and older customer can receive 5 free pieces of clothing. Limited supply and only clothing pieces.

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Hillary’s long journey home

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 27, 2022
The solemn bugle tones of “Taps” and the 21-gun salute from a military honor guard were long overdue when Army Pvt. Hillary Soileau was finally laid to rest in Cedar Hill cemetery in Washington on May 21. Nearly 80 years overdue.