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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.

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Council settles clerk’s request

Rebecca Chaisson
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)

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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.

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Safety concerns raised for Mamou Mardi Gras

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Tempers flared while discussing the Town of Mamou’s annual Mardi Gras celebrations during the council meeting held Feb.12.

Rotary Club seeks nominations for its Citizen of the Year Award

Rebecca Chaisson
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)

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Cheer sponsors are to be coaches

Rebecca Chaisson
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.

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Edwards crony Cecil Brown dies

Rebecca Chaisson
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.
The Eunice City Lake was the focus of an intense search on Tuesday for a missing woman’s body, but the body was eventually found off La. 10 near Beggs. The investigation was led by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. The search at the City Lake was from about 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The Eunice City Lake was the focus of an intense search on Tuesday for a missing woman’s body, but the body was eventually found off La. 10 near Beggs. The investigation was led by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. The search at the City Lake was from about 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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City Lake searched for body

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
After an intense search for the body of a missing woman on Tuesday afternoon at the Eunice City Lake, the body was found near her burned Toyota RAV4 near Beggs. The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office announced at 6:42 p.m.

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Parish to open warming shelter in Opelousas

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
St. Landry Parish Government will be opening a warming shelter at 5 p.m. today and will remain open until noon Friday. Shelter location: Former Indian Hills Country Club | 1141 E. Prudhomme St., Opelousas.
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Myra Miller
Monday, February 17, 2025
Annual Taster’s Choice set for Feb. 26 The 14th annual Taster’s Choice is coming up soon. This major fundraiser for the Eunice Community Health Center is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the Mumphrey Center on LSUE campus.