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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 28, 2025
The following people obtained marriage license from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, March 19 Russell Lenin Clark Jr., of Washington, and Christal Rena Thomas, of Opelousas. Thursday, March 20 Tanner Daniel Bergeron and Olivia Marie Bragg, both of Opelousas.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 28, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, March 19Estate of Joseph Davis et al vs Linda G. Broussard et al, damages. Headway Capital LLC vs Mystik Service LLC eta al, suit on note. John Fitzgerald Bruno vs Debra Marie Thomas Bruno, divorce.

Savoy Swords Water System adding a new water well

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 28, 2025
The Savoy Swords Water System has been awarded a $913,000 loan from the Louisiana Department of Health’s Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (DWRLF) program to construct a new water well for residents, according to a news release.

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Tires added to parish junked motor vehicle law

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 28, 2025
Old and new tires were added to the list of items that includes junked or abandoned motor vehicles. Council member Wayne Ardoin handled the addition to the ordinance targeting the tires. Ardoin said during a public hearing that a family in his district owns a tire company and “...
Dr. Ned Fruge was the guest of Rotarian Leah Harris Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. From left are Rotary Club President Ellis Daigle, Leah Harris and Fruge. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Dr. Ned Fruge was the guest of Rotarian Leah Harris Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. From left are Rotary Club President Ellis Daigle, Leah Harris and Fruge. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Dr. Ned Fruge tells his 53-year vet story

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 28, 2025
Dr. Neddrick (Ned) Fruge has been a veterinarian for 53 years and he has no intentions of retiring. He is 1966 Eunice High School graduate and a 1972 graduate of Texas A & M Veterinarian School. He has seen it all in his past 50 years. He has made house calls for farmers, with horses and cattle.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Annual dues for upkeep at Langley Cemetery Langley Cemetery, located in the northwest corner of Acadia Parish, is a quiet peaceful final resting place for generations dating back to early settlers in the area. The maintenance and upkeep are expensive.
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Myra Miller
Monday, March 24, 2025
St. Mathilda BBQ dinner fundraiser set The annual St. Mathilda Catholic Church BBQ pork or chicken dinner fundraiser will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at the Bishop Ceaser Center. A donation of $12 will be accepted.

Tips to get your crepe myrtle into shape

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 21, 2025
From the Bulb and Blossom Garden Club Crepe myrtles bloom on new growth, so pruning should be done before new growth starts in February or March. Due to the recent heavy freeze Eunice experienced; it would be a good idea to see if the plant is still alive.
The grand opening and ribbing-cutting ceremony of Basile State Bank, located at 1617 Hwy. 190 in Eunice, was held Thursday. Bank employees, bank officers, directors, Eunice Advisory board members were on hand, as well as Mayor Scott Fontenot, public city officials, St. Landry Parish Government officials, Chamber of Commerce president and members, family and friends. Refreshments of cake, cookies, drinks and a jambalaya was served. The bank officially opened its doors on Nov. 20, 2024. Dave Johnson is chairm

The grand opening and ribbing-cutting ceremony of Basile State Bank, located at 1617 Hwy. 190 in Eunice, was held Thursday. Bank employees, bank officers, directors, Eunice Advisory board members were on hand, as well as Mayor Scott Fontenot, public city officials, St. Landry Parish Government officials, Chamber of Commerce president and members, family and friends. Refreshments of cake, cookies, drinks and a jambalaya was served. The bank officially opened its doors on Nov. 20, 2024. Dave Johnson is chairm

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Celebration at Basile State Bank’s new location

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 21, 2025
The grand opening and ribbing-cutting ceremony of Basile State Bank, located at 1617 Hwy. 190 in Eunice, was held Thursday. Bank employees, bank officers, directors, Eunice Advisory board members were on hand, as well as Mayor Scott Fontenot, public city officials, St.