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The 52nd Annual Mamou Cajun Music Festival was held Sept. 12 and 13.. Opening the festival on Friday were Cajun Strong and Wayne Toups, Jamey Bearb, and Cajun Friends. The music on Saturday featured performances by Jace Goulas and the Breaux Bridge Aces, 4 Horses, Fred Charlie and the Acadiana Cajuns, Dylan Aucoin and the Judice Ramblers, The Revelers, and Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie. Saturday also featured an honoree presentation to Fred Charlie, who is a Cajun musician, DJ, and preservationist

The 52nd Annual Mamou Cajun Music Festival was held Sept. 12 and 13.. Opening the festival on Friday were Cajun Strong and Wayne Toups, Jamey Bearb, and Cajun Friends. The music on Saturday featured performances by Jace Goulas and the Breaux Bridge Aces, 4 Horses, Fred Charlie and the Acadiana Cajuns, Dylan Aucoin and the Judice Ramblers, The Revelers, and Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie. Saturday also featured an honoree presentation to Fred Charlie, who is a Cajun musician, DJ, and preservationist

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Fred Charlie honored at Mamou festival

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 19, 2025
The 52nd Annual Mamou Cajun Music Festival was held Sept. 12 and 13.. Opening the festival on Friday were Cajun Strong and Wayne Toups, Jamey Bearb, and Cajun Friends.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 19, 2025
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Sept. 10 Lessee Darnel Smith and Ladonna DeVille Schoggins, both of Church Point. Thursday, Sept. 11 Chandler Von Keith Moore and Dedra Elaine Edmond. No addresses available.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 19, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, Sept. 10 Kellie Katherine LeBlanc vs Joseph Wayne Allen Jr. divorce. Ann Johnson Sam vs Travis D. Sam, divorce. Capital One NA vs Tasia D. Mickey’s, open account. Capital One NA vs Marilyn F. Semien, open account.

St. Landry early voting dates set

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 19, 2025
Early voting for the Oct. 11 election will be held from Sept. 27 to Oct. 4 with the exception of Sunday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the courthouse in Opelousas. There will be no early voting in Eunice.
Robert “Bob” Manuel

Robert “Bob” Manuel

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Manuel named Cotton Festival king

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 19, 2025
Robert “Bob” Manuel, a lifelong Ville Platte resident and dedicated community leader, has been named the Cotton Festival king. The 71st annual Louisiana Cotton Festival will be held from Oct. 6 to 12.
Matt Garber, of Garber Farms, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting.

Matt Garber, of Garber Farms, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting.

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Sweet potatoes are a core business at Garber Farms

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 19, 2025
Every sweet potato grown in the United States is a sweet potato.
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)

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Liberty may reopen for Mardi Gras

Rebecca Chaisson
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.

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Bond Commission OKs parish request to borrow $4 million

Rebecca Chaisson
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

Rebecca Chaisson
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.