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St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Tuesday, July 8 Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC vs Jessica Rae Loyd, executory process. Wednesday, July 9 Misty Bourgeois et al vs CMM Structures Inc. et al, damages.

Imagination Camp at the Eunice Library

Nine children attended the Imagination Camp at the Eunice Public Library Thursday morning. Jena Donaldson, children’s program librarian, conducted the morning event and activity, “Choose Your Own Adventure.” Donaldson read a story book, “What Would Danny Do?

Diocese honors Eunice woman

The Catholic Diocese of Lafayette announced its Champion of Life Award recipients includes Sharon Fontenot, of Eunice. Fontenot is a dedicated Catholic and lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Eunice.

What’s up with FEMA?

As a tropical weather system was approaching on Wednesday, St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard updated the Parish Council on possible changes to FEMA. President Donald Trump has proposed changes up to eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Bellard asks Council to OK $4.6M line of credit

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard gained approval from the Parish Council to seek a $4.6 million line of credit. The line of credit is to pay off last year’s loan and supplement the operating expenses this year, explained bond attorney Andrew Jarreau, of Foley & Judell, of Baton Rouge.

News notes

Lafayette Genealogical Society meeting set Lafayette Genealogical Society monthly meeting will be held at 6 p.m. July 17 at the Lafayette Public Library, Southside Branch, 6101 Johnston St., in Lafayette.

Dates set for special sales tax election in Opelousas

Early voting for the Aug. 16 special election will be held from Aug. 2 to 9, with the exception of Sundays, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting will take place at the courthouse in Opelousas only. No early voting will be held in Eunice.

Area braces for possible tropical weather

A tropical weather system is moving toward Louisiana with forecasts a bit uncertain as to its impact. Preparations began Tuesday with St. Landry Parish Government using a sandbag-filling device at the Yambilee in anticipation of flooding.

Louisiana law enforcement officers indicted for visa fraud

Two current chiefs of police and one former chief of police have been arrested and indicted in connection with alleged federal conspiracy and fraud charges.

News notes

Lafayette Genealogical Society meeting set Lafayette Genealogical Society monthly meeting will be held at 6 p.m. July 17 at the Lafayette Public Library, Southside Branch, 6101 Johnston St., in Lafayette.