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Laura McDonald, park ranger at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, gave a re-introduction of the center, which reopened around Mardi Gras earlier this year after being closed for about five years. During those years, the building was outfitted with a new air conditioning system and a new roof. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

Laura McDonald, park ranger at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, gave a re-introduction of the center, which reopened around Mardi Gras earlier this year after being closed for about five years. During those years, the building was outfitted with a new air conditioning system and a new roof. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

Liberty may reopen for Mardi Gras

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 19, 2025
Tourism leaders from St. Landry and Acadia parishes gathered at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center Thursday to rub elbows, network and hear about the progress to reopen the Liberty Theater. Joel Savoy, president of the Association for the Liberty Theatre provided the update on the theater.
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, seated at the table, spoke for a $4 million loan at the State Bond Commission meeting on Thursday. Also at the table is Lela Folse, commission staff director. Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier is in the inset at lower right in this still image captured from a video.

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, seated at the table, spoke for a $4 million loan at the State Bond Commission meeting on Thursday. Also at the table is Lela Folse, commission staff director. Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier is in the inset at lower right in this still image captured from a video.

Bond Commission OKs parish request to borrow $4 million

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 19, 2025
The State Bond Commission approved St. Landry Parish borrowing $4 million to pay past and current expenses at its meeting Thursday in Baton Rouge. The amount is a reduction from $4.6 million requested at the commission’s August meeting.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Downtown Litter Walk set Saturday The National Public Lands Day will have a Downtown Eunice Litter Walk Day on Saturday with registration from 9:30 to 10 a.m. and the walk from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and water and snacks from 11:30 to noon. Volunteers are needed.
Courtney Granger

Courtney Granger

Concert with Pine Leaf Boys to benefit Courtney Granger Memorial

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Courtney Granger Memorial Award, established in 2021 to honor the life and legacy of beloved fi ddler and vocalist Courtney Granger, will host a special fundraising concert on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at The Sidecar in Lafayette.

$3.8M pavement project on La. 178 to begin Thursday

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that beginning Thursday construction will begin on a $3.8 million project that will include a 2.457-mile section of La. 178. The project begins at the west junction of La. 182 and ends at the east junction of La. 182.
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Myra Miller
Monday, September 15, 2025
Downtown Litter Walk set Sept. 20 The National Public Lands Day will have a Downtown Eunice Litter Walk Day on Saturday, Sept. 20 with registration from 9:30 to 10 a.m. and the walk from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and water and snacks from 11:30 until noon. Volunteers are needed.
The Friends of the Eunice Public Library is selling yard signs promoting the library for $15 each. The signs, which were introduced at Tuesday’s Eunice city council meeting, are available at the library. Holding a yard sign are, from left, Jena Donaldson, children’s program librarian; Tony Baltakis, president of the Library Board of Control; and Allison Duplechain, librarian. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The Friends of the Eunice Public Library is selling yard signs promoting the library for $15 each. The signs, which were introduced at Tuesday’s Eunice city council meeting, are available at the library. Holding a yard sign are, from left, Jena Donaldson, children’s program librarian; Tony Baltakis, president of the Library Board of Control; and Allison Duplechain, librarian. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice Library starts fundraiser

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 12, 2025
The Friends of the Eunice Public Library is selling yard signs promoting the library for $15 each. The signs, which were introduced at Tuesday’s Eunice city council meeting, are available at the library.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 12, 2025
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, Sept. 4 Kaleb Gerard Jordan of Breaux. Bridge and Destiny Jhailing LeDoux of Opelousas. Friday, Sept. 5 Aidan Joseph Cochran and Jillian Eve DeLucca, both of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 12, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District. Thursday, Sept. 4 Derafecus Williams vs Logan Handy et al, damages. Buddy’s Enterprise Inc vs Oger Francisco Iraola Palma etal, executory process. Angelica Nimer Johnson vs Keith Johnson, divorce.
Carissa Ann Hebert

Carissa Ann Hebert

Hebert, Arvie named Cotton Festival royalty

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 12, 2025
The Louisiana Cotton Association announced the royalty for the 71st annual Louisiana Cotton Festival, which will be held from Oct. 6 to Oct. 12. Carissa Ann Hebert is being honored by the festival board as Colonel Cotton this year for her dedication to the festival for many years.