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Ceremony to celebrate St. Landry Parish Courthouse renovation

A ceremony at 10 a.m. Tuesday will celebrate the near completion of a renovation project begun in January 2021.
The building in Opelousas was constructed in 1939 and after more than eight decades it had problems.

Unveiling the mystery of garden soil pH

Ever wondered why some plants in the garden thrive while others struggle? The answer might be hidden beneath the surface – in the secret of soil pH.

St. Landry Parish civil case filings

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas.
Wednesday, Sept. 6
Conn Appliances Inc. vs Cassandra Thomas, open account.
Dysphasia Jack et al vs Monty N. Heiden MD et al, damages.

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St. Luke Baptist Church anniversary celebration
The St. Luke Baptist Church in Vidrine invites the public to its 95th year church anniversary at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1.

Police officer approved for Eunice public schools

A school resource officer from the Eunice Police ranks was approved by the Eunice Board of Aldermen on Tuesday.
The Board approved an agreement with the St. Landry Parish School Board to provide the officer.

Cajun Prairie weathered drought

Bees and butterflies went about their business at the Eunice Prairie on Saturday morning as about 40 visitors walked around the 12-acre plot.

Sales tax collections up in St. Landry Parish

Sales tax collections through August were up 4.2% compared to 2022, according to statistics released by the St. Landry Parish School Board tax division.

TRIAD workshop in Eunice on Wednesday

The TRIAD workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the VFW on U.S. 190 in Eunice.
A lunch is served, with live music and door prizes from local merchants and healthcare providers.

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911 ceremony planned
In Honor and Remembrance 911 Ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Eunice Circle Park.