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Ordinance to guide parish boards

Rebecca Chaisson
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.

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Tri-Parish workforce declines from a year ago

Rebecca Chaisson
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.

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DOTD begins $3.3M Creswell Lane project in Opelousas

Rebecca Chaisson
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)

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Acadia Parish assessor begins 4th term

Rebecca Chaisson
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

Rebecca Chaisson
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

Rebecca Chaisson
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.
Concealed Carry Permit class set for Jan. 18

Concealed Carry Permit class set for Jan. 18

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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)

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Winter walk on the Nature Trail

Rebecca Chaisson
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.