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Concealed Carry Permit class set for Jan. 18

Concealed Carry Permit class set for Jan. 18

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office schedules Concealed Carry Permit Weapon class

Myra Miller
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Sheriff office host Concealed Carry Permit class is set for Jan. 18. The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one-day concealed carry permit training and Louisiana law update class beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 211 West Park in Eunice.
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Myra Miller
Monday, January 6, 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.
Above, Glynn Credeur, left, and Errol Larriviere, both of Eunice, enjoy the sunny morning Thursday as they took a walk at the Eunice Community Nature Trail. Walking weather will take a turn to the chilly side by Monday when lows begin dipping to below freezing. At right, Bryan Frey, of Eunice, said he walks daily at the trail. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Above, Glynn Credeur, left, and Errol Larriviere, both of Eunice, enjoy the sunny morning Thursday as they took a walk at the Eunice Community Nature Trail. Walking weather will take a turn to the chilly side by Monday when lows begin dipping to below freezing. At right, Bryan Frey, of Eunice, said he walks daily at the trail. (Photos by Myra Miller)

Winter walk on the Nature Trail

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 3, 2025
Above, Glynn Credeur, left, and Errol Larriviere, both of Eunice, enjoy the sunny morning Thursday as they took a walk at the Eunice Community Nature Trail. Walking weather will take a turn to the chilly side by Monday when lows begin dipping to below freezing.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 3, 2025
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, Dec. 26 Seth Martin Darbonne and Lonnie Beth Williamson, both of Krotz Springs. Austin Joseph Faul, of Opelousas, and Avery Elizabeth Miller, of Port. Barre. Friday, Dec.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 3, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Monday, Dec. 23 First Guaranty Bank vs Johnson Transit LLC, open account. Velocity Investments LLC vs Benjamin Broussard, open account.
Opelousas attorney Elbert Guillory speaks at the St. Landry Parish Aministrative-Finance Committee meeting on Thursday in Opelousas. Seated, at right, is the Rev. Kerney Thomas, pastor of the Opelousas Life Church. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Opelousas attorney Elbert Guillory speaks at the St. Landry Parish Aministrative-Finance Committee meeting on Thursday in Opelousas. Seated, at right, is the Rev. Kerney Thomas, pastor of the Opelousas Life Church. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Lawyer: Worshipers routed church

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 3, 2025
Opelousas lawyer Elbert Guillory charged that worshipers in a country club converted into a church that was sold to the parish were routed from a service on Dec. 29.

Work to begin Monday on George Soileau Road

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 3, 2025
Beginning Monday construction will begin on a $5.2 million project on La. 3277 (George Soileau Rd.) from La. 757 to La. 104 in Evangeline Parish, according to the state Department of Transportation and Development This 4.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Fill The Shelves at Eunice Public Library The Eunice Public Library will be updating an Amazon Donation list throughout the year. The list is called, “Fill the Shelves at the Eunice Public Library” and you can go to the link to get there: https://a.co/g9oR8P8 For more information call 337-466-7077.
A crop duster flown by Robert Lejeune of Basile drops water on Nick’s on 2nd at about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25. Eunice firefighters were dispatched to the fire at 11:53 a.m. Saturday. According to Fire Chief Chaise Brown on Tuesday a cause for the fire had not been established. There were no injuries reported from the fire. Eunice photographer Dwight Jodon captured his stunning image using a video mode on his camera then pulling the still image from it.

A crop duster flown by Robert Lejeune of Basile drops water on Nick’s on 2nd at about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25. Eunice firefighters were dispatched to the fire at 11:53 a.m. Saturday. According to Fire Chief Chaise Brown on Tuesday a cause for the fire had not been established. There were no injuries reported from the fire. Eunice photographer Dwight Jodon captured his stunning image using a video mode on his camera then pulling the still image from it.

Looking back on our 2024

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The just passed year of 2024 in Eunice included the demolition of the old Moosa Memorial Hospital, the election of a hometown politician to one of the highest offices in the state and a Saturday fire that left a scar on downtown.