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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 2, 2025
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, April 23 Logan Chance Moreau and Bethany Renee Elam, both of Opelousas. Thursday, April 24 Jared Roy Arceneaux and Anna Rochelle Beford, both of Carencro.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 2, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, April 23 Charles F. Boagni III. Vs NHC Investments LLC, executory process. Bank of Susnet and Trust Company vs Christopher T. Mamou, executory process. Quentin Prejean vs District Five Public Works Commission of St.
Jeffery Broussard returns to the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. May 10 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center at I-49 exit 23, just north of Opelousas. (Submitted photo)

Jeffery Broussard returns to the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. May 10 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center at I-49 exit 23, just north of Opelousas. (Submitted photo)

Broussard goes from movie cameo to the Zydeco Capital Jam

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 2, 2025
Fresh off his appearance in the hit movie “Sinners,” accordion legend Jeffery Broussard returns to the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. May 10 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center at I-49 exit 23, just north of Opelousas. The Zydeco Capital Jam is open to musicians of all skill levels.
The VFW Post 8971 and Ladies Auxiliary sponsor Americanism essay contests each year. Winners were named. Seated from left are Adam Vidrine, Gracie Soileau, Rynlee Pierre and Emma Carriere. Back from left are Jo Anna Leger, Clara Leger and De’Zira Thomas. (Photo by Myra Miller)

The VFW Post 8971 and Ladies Auxiliary sponsor Americanism essay contests each year. Winners were named. Seated from left are Adam Vidrine, Gracie Soileau, Rynlee Pierre and Emma Carriere. Back from left are Jo Anna Leger, Clara Leger and De’Zira Thomas. (Photo by Myra Miller)

VFW Post, Auxiliary honors Americanism Essay winners

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Friday, May 2, 2025
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8971 and Ladies Auxiliary sponsors an Americanism essay contest for Eunice students. Students from all Eunice elementary, junior high and high schools enter and participate in the contest.
St. Landry Crime Stoppers will pay $150 for every anonymous tip that results in enforcement action, either by citation or arrest for littering. In announcing the bounty, Crime Stoppers cited flooding that occurs when drainage is clogged with litter. (Submitted photo)

St. Landry Crime Stoppers will pay $150 for every anonymous tip that results in enforcement action, either by citation or arrest for littering. In announcing the bounty, Crime Stoppers cited flooding that occurs when drainage is clogged with litter. (Submitted photo)

Anti-litter campaign launches with $150 bounty

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 2, 2025
The St. Landry Crime Stoppers Board, in conjunction with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, begins a new anti-litter campaign: “Stow It, Don’t Throw It”.
Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. From left are Erika Fontenot, Rotary Club president-elect; Brown; and Greg “Stormy” Soileau, a Rotarian. Brown was the guest of Soileau. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. From left are Erika Fontenot, Rotary Club president-elect; Brown; and Greg “Stormy” Soileau, a Rotarian. Brown was the guest of Soileau. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Central Fire Station returns to service

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 2, 2025
Eunice firefighters moved back into Central Fire Station on April 17 after a two- year renovation project was completed. The Central Fire Station, located on Park Avenue, closed Jan. 18, 2023, due to roof and building renovations.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 1, 2025
CDA meeting set Monday The Catholic Daughters of Americas meeting will be at 6 p.m. Monday at the Jeanmard Hall on N 3rd Street. Non-members are invited to learn more about the Catholic Daughters of the Americas at this meeting.

Sunset Herb & Garden Festival is Saturday

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
For over 20 years, the Sunset Garden Club has held the Annual Sunset Herb & Garden Festival in Sunset on the first Saturday in May. Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festival vendors specialize in a variety of plants. Because of this, they can answer your questions about growing and cultivation.

Jobless rate ticked up in March

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Tri-Parish unemployment rates ticked up in March and the workforce count rose slightly, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Louisiana’s not seasonally adjusteda unemployment rate for March is 4.4%. This shows an increase of 0.2 percentage points from the revised February rate of 4.