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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 15, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Tuesday, Aug. 5 Henry Thomas vs Irene Briley, damages. Carrington Mortgage Services LLC vs unopened succession of John Michael Mouton, executory process. Wednesday, Aug.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 15, 2025
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, Aug. 7 Mitchell Mack Ewing III and Layla Marie Rider, both of Opelousas. Tuesday, Aug. 12 Steve Glenn Fontenot and Joanne Marie Kling, both of Krotz Springs. Wednesday, Aug.
Michael Driggs, a physical therapist at Rehab Xcel was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club. From left are Erika Fontenot, Rotary president; Driggs; and Andrea Chachere, a Rotarian and board member. Driggs was the guest of Chachere. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Michael Driggs, a physical therapist at Rehab Xcel was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club. From left are Erika Fontenot, Rotary president; Driggs; and Andrea Chachere, a Rotarian and board member. Driggs was the guest of Chachere. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Driggs focuses on concussions, hydration with high school athletes

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 15, 2025
Michael Driggs, a physical therapist at Rehab Xcel, has been busy with preseason football season working with St. Edmund High School athletic sports. “We are educating football players about head concussion and staying hydrated,” he said.
Shaun Grantham, St. Landry Parish School Board chief financial officer, explains budget details during a Committee of the Whole meeting in Opelousas on Thursday. The committee approved the budget to move to the full Board meeting on Sept. 4. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Shaun Grantham, St. Landry Parish School Board chief financial officer, explains budget details during a Committee of the Whole meeting in Opelousas on Thursday. The committee approved the budget to move to the full Board meeting on Sept. 4. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board settles on budget with $7.9M deficit

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 15, 2025
St. Landry Parish School Board members are sending a 2025-2026 budget with a $7.9 million deficit forward to its Sept 4 regular meeting for approval. “Am I worried? No. Am I concerned?
Jena Donaldson, children’s program librarian at the Eunice Public Library.

Jena Donaldson, children’s program librarian at the Eunice Public Library.

‘Great summer at the library’

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 15, 2025
“It was a great summer at the library,” reported Jena Donaldson, children’s program librarian, to the Eunice mayor and Board of Aldermen.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, August 14, 2025
LSUE Fall Semester Open House set Aug. 23 LSU Eunice will host a Fall Semester Open House from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 23 offering incoming and returning students a one-stop opportunity to prepare for the new academic year. The North Commons of the Dr.

Church Point to celebrate Le Grand Réveil Acadien

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Le Grand Réveil Acadien will be celebrated on Oct. 18 with a day filled with music, art, language, and faith throughout Church Point. Festivities will include: — 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Artisans’ Market located at Le Vieux Dépôt, Main Street at Rue Iry Lejeune.

St. Landry Parish sales tax collections rise a bit

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Total St. Landry Parish sales tax collections through July rose $20,907 to $60,060,998, according statistics released by the St. Landry Parish School Board tax division. The July collections totaled $9,058,710, up $967,554 or 12% over the July 2024 total. The July collections were up $753,109 of 9.