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School Bd. completes $103M ESSER funding

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Out of about $103 million available to the St. Landry Parish School Board in ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds, only $1.4 million was left on the table, according to a report at Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting.
Michael Frugé, owner of Louisiana-harvested Parish Rice, received the distinguished Farmer of the Year award at this year’s USA Rice Outlook Conference which took place in Little Rock, Arkansas Dec. 8 to 10. Frugé is shown at a Eunice Rotary Club meeting with bags of Frontier Rice. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Michael Frugé, owner of Louisiana-harvested Parish Rice, received the distinguished Farmer of the Year award at this year’s USA Rice Outlook Conference which took place in Little Rock, Arkansas Dec. 8 to 10. Frugé is shown at a Eunice Rotary Club meeting with bags of Frontier Rice. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Frugé named USA Rice’s top farmer

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Michael Frugé, owner of Louisiana-harvested Parish Rice, received the distinguished Farmer of the Year award at this year’s USA Rice Outlook Conference which took place in Little Rock, Arkansas, Dec. 8 to 10.
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Myra Miller
Monday, December 16, 2024
Evangeline economic group proposed The Evangeline Economic Development Authority (EEDA) inaugural meeting is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the South Louisiana Community College C.B. Coreil Campus, 1124 Vocational Dr, Ville Platte.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 13, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, Dec. 5 Antoine Pearce Hill and. She Ella Renae Laws, both of Opelousas. Friday, Dec. 6 Devon Cornelius Mayon and Christie Elizabeth Gradnigo both of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 13, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, Dec. 4 Interdiction of Hannah Florence Lanclos. Rhonda L. Moran vs Patrick Lane Moran, divorce. Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs Steven Van Tran, executory process. Midland Credit Management Inc.
Louisiana Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier

Louisiana Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier

Rep. DeViller is commencement speaker at LSUE

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Friday, December 13, 2024
Louisiana Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier will deliver the commencement address at LSUE’s Fall 2024 Graduation ceremonies on Dec. 20. DeVillier serves as the 70th Speaker of the House of Representatives.
At the Eunice Rotary Club meeting, from left, are speaker Linus Jordan, and club members Donald Mayeux and Dwight Jodon. (Photo by Myra Miller)

At the Eunice Rotary Club meeting, from left, are speaker Linus Jordan, and club members Donald Mayeux and Dwight Jodon. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Queen Cinema is a family affair

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 13, 2024
It’s a family affair at the Queen Cinema now. Linus Jordan, Marcia Denise Jordan Gordan, Roxanne Jordan Dukes and James “Peaches” Jordan, all siblings, are the new owners of the Queen Cinema. Linus Jordan was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Rotary Club meeting, and the guest of Rotarian Dr.
Jane Ainsley Rothschild, an Extension Support Specialist Seed to Supper Program Assistant Horticulture Section, from Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in Ithaca, New York, attended the Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival. Rothschild wrote articles about community gardens in Louisiana. She is with Randy Miller, director of the Eunice Community Garden. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Jane Ainsley Rothschild, an Extension Support Specialist Seed to Supper Program Assistant Horticulture Section, from Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in Ithaca, New York, attended the Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival. Rothschild wrote articles about community gardens in Louisiana. She is with Randy Miller, director of the Eunice Community Garden. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice Community Garden featured in guide to rural gardens in the La.

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 13, 2024
The Eunice Community Garden is included in a magazine featuring five community gardens in Louisiana and information for garden managers. “Positive stories of rural Southern communities are frequently overlooked by scientific literature, media, and the news.
St. Landry Parish Council member Timmy Lejeune stands by a possible use of the old Lawtell High School property after Wednesday’s meeting where its purchase was approved. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Council member Timmy Lejeune stands by a possible use of the old Lawtell High School property after Wednesday’s meeting where its purchase was approved. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Council agrees to buy former golf course, old Lawtell High School

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 13, 2024
The St. Landry Parish Council agreed to buy the former Indian Hills Country Club in Opelousas and the abandoned Lawtell High School during a special meeting on Wednesday.