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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 21, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, Feb. 12 James Charles vs Brayden Charles, protective order. Joseph I. Charles vs Federal Express Corporation et al, damages. Evangeline Bank & Trust Company vs Keith J. Courvelle, suit on note.

CFA elects officers, names Board members

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 21, 2025
LAFAYETTE —Community Foundation of Acadiana announced the election of officers and the appointment of new board members to its 2025 Board of Directors.
Bobby Hanks, third from right, owner of Supreme Rice, speaks to a delegation of state officials participating in an economic tour of Acadia Parish recently. From left are, Rep. Chance Henry; Sen. Bob Hensgens; Danny Nugier, vice president of operations, Supreme Rice; Paul Hundley, assistant to Rep. Phillip DeVillier; Taylor Henry, director of business development and events, Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development; Rep. Ryan Bourriaque; Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives

Bobby Hanks, third from right, owner of Supreme Rice, speaks to a delegation of state officials participating in an economic tour of Acadia Parish recently. From left are, Rep. Chance Henry; Sen. Bob Hensgens; Danny Nugier, vice president of operations, Supreme Rice; Paul Hundley, assistant to Rep. Phillip DeVillier; Taylor Henry, director of business development and events, Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development; Rep. Ryan Bourriaque; Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives

Legislators tour key industries

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Friday, February 21, 2025
CROWLEY — State Rep. Chance Henry recently hosted an insightful economic tour with Louisiana Speaker of the House Rep. Phillip DeVillier, District 41, highlighting the vital industries that drive the region’s economy.
Since June 2024 there has been public discussions about how much the parish government should pay for the building at 306 W. Landry St., Opelousas. The issue was apparently settled at Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting. The building is shown in a July 2024 photo.

Since June 2024 there has been public discussions about how much the parish government should pay for the building at 306 W. Landry St., Opelousas. The issue was apparently settled at Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting. The building is shown in a July 2024 photo.

Council settles clerk’s request

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 21, 2025
A question about how much the St. Landry Parish Government should pay the clerk of court for record storage in a building the clerk owns in Opelousas seems to be settled. The Parish Council approved Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux’s request for funding at its meeting on Wednesday in Opelousas.
David Allen, chief of staff for State Sen. Heather Cloud, was the speaker Wednesday at the Rotary Club meeting. Allen was a guest of Dwight Jodon. (Photo by Myra Miller)

David Allen, chief of staff for State Sen. Heather Cloud, was the speaker Wednesday at the Rotary Club meeting. Allen was a guest of Dwight Jodon. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Sen. Cloud’s chief of staff touts senator’s legislative successes

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Friday, February 21, 2025
David Allen, chief of staff for State Sen. Heather Cloud, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Allen brought along with him Faith Kelly, an assistant to Cloud. Allen was the special guest of Rotarian Dwight Jodon. Allen said he is pleased to serve St.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Rotary Club seeks nominations The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2024 Citizen of the Year Award.

Rotary Club seeks nominations for its Citizen of the Year Award

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2024 Citizen of the Year Award. The award recognizes someone who has shown extraordinary community spirit and given outstanding service to the greater Eunice community in 2024, although service from other years may also be considered.
St. Landry Parish School Board member Robert Gautreaux at Tuesday’s committee meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Board member Robert Gautreaux at Tuesday’s committee meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Cheer sponsors are to be coaches

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
High school and junior high school cheer sponsors will likely become cheer coaches in St. Landry Parish. And the cheer coaches will be be paid a stipend just like the football, basketball and other athletic coaches.

Edwards crony Cecil Brown dies

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Cecil Brown, the Eunice man who was a key player with former Gov. Edwin Edwards, died Feb. 12 at his home, according to a family obituary. Brown was 80 years old. Brown was described as the “front man” for Edwards in bribery schemes.