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Myra Miller
Monday, December 30, 2024
CDA meeting set for January 6 Court Eunice, 208, Catholic Daughters of the Americas will have a meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 in the Jeanmard Hall on North 3rd. Current members are urged to attend and bring a non-perishable food item to assist in re-stocking the Eunice Food Bank.

9-parish juvenile prison proposed

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 27, 2024
The chairman of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District recently spoke to the Acadia Parish Police Jury to share plans for a proposed juvenile facility for the district as well as request $1,000 in start-up money for the district committee. Chairman Jessie Bellard, who is also the St.

Wind farm ordinance adopted

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 27, 2024
The St. Landry Parish Council adopted an ordinance to govern wind farms at its Dec. 18 meeting. Parish President Jessie Bellard was asked to comment about complaints about the wind farms during the meeting.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 27, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Dec. 18 Fabian Jude Godeaux and Jessica Rae Mayer, both of Ville Platte. Thursday, Dec. 19 Nolan Roberts and Deborah Ann Hunter, both of Opelousas. Friday, Dec.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 27, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, Dec. 18 American Express National Bank vs Alison Bergeron, open account. Tanya Quebedeaux Fontenot vs Matthew Scott Fontenot, divorce. Byron D. Briggs vs Janet Marie Soileau Sullivan, et al, executory process.
Sherri Zeringue McGovern, left, the incumbent St. Landry Parish assessor, has officially secured a second term in office following an unopposed re-election bid. McGovern has served since 2021. District Judge Jason Meche, right, administered the oath. She was joined by her son Christian and husband Steven. (Submitted photo)

Sherri Zeringue McGovern, left, the incumbent St. Landry Parish assessor, has officially secured a second term in office following an unopposed re-election bid. McGovern has served since 2021. District Judge Jason Meche, right, administered the oath. She was joined by her son Christian and husband Steven. (Submitted photo)

St, Landry Parish assessor recites oath

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 27, 2024
Sherri Zeringue McGovern, left, the incumbent St. Landry Parish assessor, has officially secured a second term in office following an unopposed re-election bid. McGovern has served since 2021. District Judge Jason Meche, right, administered the oath.

Aspirin, a superpower for plants

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 27, 2024
Aspirin, a well-known pain reliever for humans, has interesting effects on plants. Gardeners have discovered that salicylic acid in aspirin helps plants boost their immune system and promotes growth.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, December 26, 2024
CDA meeting set for January 6 Court Eunice, 208, Catholic Daughters of the Americas will have a meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 in the Jeanmard Hall on North 3rd. Current members are urged to attend and bring a non-perishable food item to assist in re-stocking the Eunice Food Bank.

Eunice, St. Landry funding OK’d by Bond Commission

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana State Bond Commission approved funding for a variety of important projects across the state, including 16 multifamily housing developments in Baton Rouge, Franklin, Hammond, Houma, Lake Charles, LaPlace, New Orleans, Pineville, Plaquemine, Shreveport, Walker and Zachary.

Parish budget points to leaner times

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
The St. Landry Parish Government budget includes a $2 million line of credit for the 2024 amended budget and a $1.5 million line of credit in the 2025 proposed budget. Parish President Jessie Bellard presented the Parish Council the amended current budget and proposed 2025 budget at the Dec.