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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, May 21 Darvin Allen Biddle Sr. and Amber Denee St. Andry. No addresses available. Thursday, May 22 Jacob Paul Credeur of Port Barre and Hailey Marie Perry, of Washington.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, May 21 Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs Sheryl Louise Devillier Hands, executory process. LVNV Funding LLC vs Darlene Meza, open account. Kenneth Wayne Hicks vs Latarsha Demetria Harrison, divorce.

A scene on South 2nd Street during the 2024 car and truck show in downtown Eunice. Up to 200 vehicles can be expected to be on display during the show from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday The vehicle are at least 40 years old. (File photo)

Downtown to feature classic cars, trucks

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Downtown Eunice will feature classic cars and trucks for the Spring Into Summer Car Show & Touch-A-Truck on Saturday. Attendance is free for the public. Event organizer Mark Denette said some estimates are $10 million worth vehicles are on display during the show held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Jobless rates are up, workforce steady in April

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Tri-Parish unemployment rates in April were up and the workforce was nearly unchanged compared to a year ago, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The total workforce count in April was 68,046, up 210 or 0.3% from the April 2024 total for St. Landry, Acadia and Evangeline parishes.

Bellard announces spending reductions

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

St. Landry Parish Government announced operational cuts totaling about $375,000 in response to escalating mandated expenses.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, June 2, 2025

Kindergarten registration set July 17 Kindergarten registration will be held from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. on July 17 at Highland Early Learning Center. East Elementary Registration set for July 24 Registration for East Elementary first-fourth grade students will take place from 8 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrest

Opelousas man charged with attempted 2nd degree murder

Myra Miller

Saturday, May 31, 2025

Leo Demouchet, Sr., 79, of Opelousas, was charged with attempted second degree murder after an argument started with a victim inside a hotel room. According to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Warrant Team makes several arrests in one night

Myra Miller

Saturday, May 31, 2025

A Warrant Team, comprised primarily of members of St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T., makes five arrests in one night. According to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz,“Out of necessity, I have formed a Warrant Team, comprised primarily of members of St.

Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club

Black ants can be a gardener’s partner

Myra Miller

Friday, May 30, 2025

From Bulb and Blossom Garden Club Black garden ants are often misunderstood and quickly targeted as being pests that need to be eliminated. Yet black ants are often an unsung hero in our ecosystem. These ants play a crucial role in soil health.

Grand opening and ribbon cutting at the Iron Horse sales

From the June 2015 Eunice News files

Myra Miller

Friday, May 30, 2025

Grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Iron Horse Sales. Iron Horse Sales, LAS Sale, LLC, located at 4079 Hwy. 190, Eunice, held its grand opening Saturday. The ribbon cutting ceremony was conducted by the Eunice Chamber of Commerce.