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Parish sales tax collections dip in April

Total year-to-date St. Landry Parish sales tax collections took a rare decline in April compared the same period in 2024. The four-month total of $34,266,087 was down $2,040,622 from the 2024 total of $36,306,709, according to statistics released Monday by the St.

Additional study asked for school spirit attire

A proposal to allow school spirit attire in St. Landry Parish public schools is headed back to committee for more study. That was the decision by the School Board for the proposal by Board member Renee Aymond at the May 1 Board meeting.

LSU Eunice staff, faculty honored at annual Excellence Dinner

LSU Eunice celebrated its dedicated faculty and staff at the annual Faculty and Staff Excellence Dinner on May 5, recognizing years of service, professional achievement, and retirements during a dinner reception inside the Dr. Anthony Mumphrey Center.

LSU Eunice to postpone Wednesday finals, moved to Saturday

With expected severe rain to impact the greater south Louisiana area, LSU Eunice will close campus on Wednesday out of caution for our entire campus community. All in-person final examinations that are scheduled for Wednesday will be rescheduled for Saturday.

Sandbags available

St. Landry Parish Government has sandbag available at the Yambilee Building in Opelousas and the Northwest Pavilion in Eunice. Heavy rainfall is predicted overnight.

News notes

Eunice Farmers’ Market starts May 14 The Eunice Farmers’ Market begins its summer season on May 14. The market will be open twice a week, weather permitting, on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. until noon. The market is located on South 2nd St. between Café Mosaic and the library.

Homemade garden soil health tests

From Bulb and Blossom Garden Club There are several tests that will tell you a lot about the health and condition of your garden soil. The first test measures how fast water absorbs into the soil. Watering methods should be consistent with the soils ability to absorb.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, April 23 Logan Chance Moreau and Bethany Renee Elam, both of Opelousas. Thursday, April 24 Jared Roy Arceneaux and Anna Rochelle Beford, both of Carencro.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, April 23 Charles F. Boagni III. Vs NHC Investments LLC, executory process. Bank of Susnet and Trust Company vs Christopher T. Mamou, executory process. Quentin Prejean vs District Five Public Works Commission of St.

Broussard goes from movie cameo to the Zydeco Capital Jam

Fresh off his appearance in the hit movie “Sinners,” accordion legend Jeffery Broussard returns to the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. May 10 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center at I-49 exit 23, just north of Opelousas. The Zydeco Capital Jam is open to musicians of all skill levels.