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Charlene Richard Mass set Aug. 2 The Charlene Richard Annual Death Anniversary Mass is set for Monday, Aug. 11 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard. The rosary is set for 5:30 p.m. and the mass will follow at 6 p.m. After mass.

Ville Platte to celebrate Waven Boone Day

Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams and the City of Ville Platte announced the observance of “Waven Boone Day” in the city.

Memorial Day ceremony in Eunice

Donnie Fontenot, commander of the VFW Post 8971, welcomes the public during a Memorial Day ceremony held Monday afternoon. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Remembering those who paid the sacrifice

The Memorial Day ceremony is held as a reminder to those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom, said VFW Post Commander 8971 Donnie Fontenot as he stood near the monument with those who died in service to the nation.

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CDA meeting scheduled for June 2 Court Eunice, 208, Catholic Daughters of the Americas meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, June 2in the Jeanmard Hall on N. 3rd St. Current members are urged to attend and bring a non-perishable food item to assist in re-stocking the Eunice Food Bank.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, May 14 Daylin D’Shawn Chachere and Kyrstania Jana Moses, both of Opelousas. Shaun Amari Hudson and Nevaeh Elizabeth Nicole Potier, both of Eunice.

Memorial Day ceremony set Monday

There will be a Memorial Day Ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday, May 26 at the corner of Park Avenue and South 2nd near the Rotary fountain. The ceremony is sponsored by the VFW Post 8971, the American Legion 129, and the DAV Post 19 (Disabled American Veterans). The public is invited to attend.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Wednesday, May 14 TD Bank USA vs Lauren Berry, open account. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs Alicia Payne, open account. Synchrony Bank vs Cora Serie, open account. Constance Edwards et al vs Champagne’s Super Food Inc. et al, damages. Rakeita Durio vs Avery D. Ortis et al, damages.

Rep. Rhonda Butler elected to lead Legislative Rural Caucus

The Louisiana Legislative Rural Caucus has elected Rep. Rhonda Butler, R-Ville Platte, to lead the caucus for 2025-26. “Serving as chair of the Rural Caucus is an awesome responsibility that I am prepared to meet.” said Butler.

Chataignier sewer rates to increase

To help offset the ever rising costs associated with the village’s sewer system, the Chataignier Village Council voted to introduce an ordinance that would increase the sewer rates based on how many gallons each customer consumes.