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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, July 25, 2025

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, July 16 Laura Leday vs Tonya Ashford, damages. Capital One NA vs James Mosley, open account. Pelican State Credit Union vs Christina Taylor Cannatella, open account.

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Myra Miller

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Soccer registration is now open The Eunice Rec Soccer Program is a Co-Ed program, open to youth 4-14 years of age. Participant registration is $45. Registration opened July 22 and will continue through Aug. 22. Season dates are from Sept. 15 through Oct.

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Six ‘Woman With Heart’ nominees for 2025 announced

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

OPELOUSAS — The Women United of St. Landry-Evangeline United Way will host the 13th Annual Women With Heart Luncheon and Awards event on July 28 at the Opelousas Civic Center. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online at www.uwsle.

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Eunice City Lake stocked with Florida Bass fingerlings

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

From the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries The Eunice City Lake was stocked with 1,200 Florida Bass fingerlings by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Inland Fisheries Section.

The Acadia Parish School Board has adopted a new logo

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Acadia Parish School Board adopts new logo

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

The Acadia Parish School Board has adopted a new logo Designed by Leigha Briolo of Midland High School, the artwork included a fleur-de-lis, a significant symbol in Louisiana, deeply rooted in the state’s French heritage; and an open book, symbolizing knowledge, education, enlightenment and the...

Preston Castille, left, president and CEO at Helix Community Schools, speaks at the St. Landry Parish School Board Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday about the opening of new school in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Parish’s new school points to the future

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

St. Landry Parish’s new public school, Helix A.I. And Medical Academy in Opelousas, will open with at least 400 students in August, according to Preston Castille, president and CEO at Helix Community Schools.

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Myra Miller

Monday, July 21, 2025

Eunice Players’ presents ‘Grease’ The Eunice Players’ Theatre is having long practice nights for a production coming up, “Grease.” “Grease” is directed by Jeanne Eddins, with musical direction by Jimmy Broussard, and choreography by Angelle Driggs. Play performances are set for 7 p.m.

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Acadia Parish Police Jury plan an app

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, July 18, 2025

A new app will soon be available to Acadia Parish residents who wish to receive information, including hurricane-related updates, from the Acadia Parish Police Jury.

Cleco representatives volunteer at the Eunice Community Garden Wednesday morning. Weeding planter boxes from left are Candice Serie, Ivon Stutes, Erika Thompson and Latasha Malveaux.

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Cleco employees volunteer at Eunice Community Garden

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, July 18, 2025

Eight Cleco volunteers from the Acadiana region were at the Eunice Community Garden Wednesday from 9 until 11 a.m. The event was part of Cleco’s Done In A Day program where Cleco volunteers work on a project in the company’s service territory that can be completed in a few hours.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, July 18, 2025

The following people obtained marriage license from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, July 9 John Roland Taylor and Courtney Deshone Williams, both of Sunset. Friday, July 11 Sylvester Carter and Joanne Richard, both of Opelousas.