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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 9, 2025
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, May 1 Michael Gauge Briscoe and Briana Renee Vasseur, both of Church Point. Friday, May 2 Lane Patrick Kieran and Elissa Elaine David, both of Krotz Springs.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 9, 2025
The following suits were filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, April 30 Phyllis Tyler Beverly vs Patrick Wayne Beverly, divorce. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs Denise R. Corte, open account. Succession of Burnerdean Jackson Malveaux.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Barefoot Sunday at Unity Church of God There will be a Youth Ministry shoe drive, “Barefoot Sunday” from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, May 18 at Unity Church of God in Christ. The church is located at 1220 East Maple Avenue in Eunice. The public is invited to donate shoes.
The Eunice High School Concert Band, led by director Lamont Goodman, attended the District III Large Ensemble Assessment at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette on March 27. Sixty-six bands from seven Acadiana parishes attended this year’s event, where bands performed prepared music, as well as music never seen before, in front of a panel of judges. The Eunice High School Band received a Superior, the highest possible rating, from every judge.Goodman said, “The band has worked hard this year, and they pla

The Eunice High School Concert Band, led by director Lamont Goodman, attended the District III Large Ensemble Assessment at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette on March 27. Sixty-six bands from seven Acadiana parishes attended this year’s event, where bands performed prepared music, as well as music never seen before, in front of a panel of judges. The Eunice High School Band received a Superior, the highest possible rating, from every judge.Goodman said, “The band has worked hard this year, and they pla

Eunice High School Concert Band earns top rating

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Eunice High School Concert Band, led by director Lamont Goodman, attended the District III Large Ensemble Assessment at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette on March 27.

Parish sales tax collections dip in April

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Total year-to-date St. Landry Parish sales tax collections took a rare decline in April compared the same period in 2024. The four-month total of $34,266,087 was down $2,040,622 from the 2024 total of $36,306,709, according to statistics released Monday by the St.

Additional study asked for school spirit attire

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
A proposal to allow school spirit attire in St. Landry Parish public schools is headed back to committee for more study. That was the decision by the School Board for the proposal by Board member Renee Aymond at the May 1 Board meeting.

LSU Eunice staff, faculty honored at annual Excellence Dinner

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
LSU Eunice celebrated its dedicated faculty and staff at the annual Faculty and Staff Excellence Dinner on May 5, recognizing years of service, professional achievement, and retirements during a dinner reception inside the Dr. Anthony Mumphrey Center.

LSU Eunice to postpone Wednesday finals, moved to Saturday

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
With expected severe rain to impact the greater south Louisiana area, LSU Eunice will close campus on Wednesday out of caution for our entire campus community. All in-person final examinations that are scheduled for Wednesday will be rescheduled for Saturday.

Sandbags available

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
St. Landry Parish Government has sandbag available at the Yambilee Building in Opelousas and the Northwest Pavilion in Eunice. Heavy rainfall is predicted overnight.
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Myra Miller
Monday, May 5, 2025
Eunice Farmers’ Market starts May 14 The Eunice Farmers’ Market begins its summer season on May 14. The market will be open twice a week, weather permitting, on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. until noon. The market is located on South 2nd St. between Café Mosaic and the library.