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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 10, 2025
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, Jan. 2 Kenneth Ralph Ansley, of Opelousas, and Julia Marie Olsen, of Melville. Jeremy Allen Broussard and Katie Marie Fruge, both of Carencro.
Jacoby Jamal Recard

Jacoby Jamal Recard

Church Pt. man arrested for pornography involving juveniles

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 10, 2025
Agents with Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a man from Church Point on Jan. 8. Jacoby Jamal Recard, 37, of Cobblestone Road in Church Point was arrested on six counts of pornography involving juveniles under the age of 13 (Felony).
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Myra Miller
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Beginners’ Genealogy class set Jan. 18 There will be a Beginners’ Genealogy Class 2025: Unpacking Memories and Building Stories from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Eunice Public Library. The Beginners’ Genealogy Class will be presented by the Imperial St.

Ordinance to guide parish boards

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Serving on a parish board is more than attending meetings and voting. It also requires following laws governing how meetings are to be conducted and keeping records. The St. Landry Parish Council is developing an ordinance setting up guidelines for the boards and their members.

Tri-Parish workforce declines from a year ago

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The Tri-Parish workforce dropped 2% in November compared to the November 2024 count according to statistics released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The workforce in November totaled 66,544, down 1,327 from 67,871 in November 2024.

DOTD begins $3.3M Creswell Lane project in Opelousas

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development began a $3.3 million project that will include a 2.59-mile section of La. 31 from La. 182 to La. 742, as well as the adjacent section of La. 182 from La. 31 to E. Jefferson St. on Wednesday.
Acadia Parish Assessor James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean’s staff. Front, from left, are Nancy Hayes, Deborah Jackson, Lisa Faulk, Selina Myers, Cheryl Boudreaux and Joel O’Quain. Rear, from left, are Jeff Bourgeois, Jim Petitjean and Randy Guidry.(Submitted photo)

Acadia Parish Assessor James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean’s staff. Front, from left, are Nancy Hayes, Deborah Jackson, Lisa Faulk, Selina Myers, Cheryl Boudreaux and Joel O’Quain. Rear, from left, are Jeff Bourgeois, Jim Petitjean and Randy Guidry.(Submitted photo)

Acadia Parish assessor begins 4th term

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
CROWLEY — Acadia Parish Assessor James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean was sworn in for his fourth term of office during ceremonies on Dec. 30, 2024. The Oath of Office was administered by Judge James M. Cunningham, Retired.   “What an honor for our office and staff,” Petitjean said.
Coushatta Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, will celebrate its 30th anniversary at 10 a.m. Friday with a special cake-cutting ceremony m in the Coushatta Entertainment Center, 777 Coushatta Dr, Kinder.

Coushatta Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, will celebrate its 30th anniversary at 10 a.m. Friday with a special cake-cutting ceremony m in the Coushatta Entertainment Center, 777 Coushatta Dr, Kinder.

Coushatta Casino Resort to celebrates 30th anniversary

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
KINDER – Coushatta Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, will celebrate its 30th anniversary at 10 a.m. Friday with a special cake-cutting ceremony m in the Coushatta Entertainment Center, 777 Coushatta Dr, Kinder. The event is free and open to the public.
Geno Delafose is to perform at the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. (Submitted photo)

Geno Delafose is to perform at the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. (Submitted photo)

Geno Delafose returns to the Zydeco Capital Jam on Saturday

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
For the first time since 2023, Geno Delafose leads the monthly Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. Admission is free to the jam, open to musicians of all skill levels and fans.