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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 6, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Tuesday, Nov. 26 Adam Sage Dennis and Ainsley Marie Grayson, both of Eunice. Peter Joseph Edmonson Jr. and Beverly Ann Reed, both of Opelousas. Wednesday, Nov.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 6, 2024
The following civil cases were filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Monday, Nov. 25 Gulfco of Louisiana LLC vs Rebecca Millet, et al, open account. Succession of Walter Allen Leonard. Tuesday, Nov. 26 Jessie Bellard vs Bobby J. Guidroz, declaratory relief.

Senator’s staff sets hours in Eunice, Mamou

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 6, 2024
The office of U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), will host two constituent assistance events in Eunice and Mamou on Thursday. The sessions are to help constituents needing assistance with federal agencies ranging from the Social Security Administration to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

St. Landry Parish sales tax collections rose 7%

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 6, 2024
St. Landry Parish sales tax collections continued rising in November when they were up 7% for the year compared to the same 11-month period in 2023, according to statistics released by the St. Landry Parish School Board tax division.
Angela Huckaby with CDA Court 208 demonstrates how to craft reindeer antlers at the Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival Thursday. From left are Gabriel Daire, Branson Daire, Gina Daire, Jayla Mickens, Michael Laird and Jax Laird. Huckaby also had crafts of Christmas ornaments.Turn to Page 10 for more photos from the festival. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Angela Huckaby with CDA Court 208 demonstrates how to craft reindeer antlers at the Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival Thursday. From left are Gabriel Daire, Branson Daire, Gina Daire, Jayla Mickens, Michael Laird and Jax Laird. Huckaby also had crafts of Christmas ornaments.Turn to Page 10 for more photos from the festival. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Food drive, Christmas parade top the holiday events this week

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 6, 2024
Food drives are on the holiday schedule this week along with the Christmas parade in Eunice. On Tuesday, the Eunice Food Bank Food Drive is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Eunice Food Bank, located at 2101 West Ash, behind the Department of Motor Vehicles Office.
At Wednesday’s Eunice Rotary Club meeting, from left, Ellis Daigle, club president, Elbert Lee Guillory, guest speaker, and club member Bob Soileau. (Photo by Myra Miller)

At Wednesday’s Eunice Rotary Club meeting, from left, Ellis Daigle, club president, Elbert Lee Guillory, guest speaker, and club member Bob Soileau. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Guillory offers 4-part plan to heal divisions

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 6, 2024
Former State Sen. Elbert Guillory is a politician, preacher and lawyer. As a politician he recently came in second in the Nov. 5 election to represent the newly formed 6th Congressional District. Guillory won 38% of the vote, but lost to State Sen.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, December 5, 2024
City-wide Day of Prayer set Saturday The public is invited to a city-wide Day of Prayer at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Eunice Municipal Complex parking lot. If weather does not permit outdoors, the event will be held inside the Eunice City Court Courtroom.
Dorothy LaBrie of Opelousas signs her name with Commissioner Cynthia Martin on Nov 29 during early voting at Eunice City Hall. Seated next to Martin is Commissioner Alexis Gallien. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Dorothy LaBrie of Opelousas signs her name with Commissioner Cynthia Martin on Nov 29 during early voting at Eunice City Hall. Seated next to Martin is Commissioner Alexis Gallien. (Photo by Myra Miller)

4 constitutional amendments await voters Saturday

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
By Julie O’Donoghue Louisiana Illuminator Louisiana voters will decide the fate of four state constitutional amendments in Saturday’s election. They involve judicial discipline, the state budget process and property tax debt. Polls will open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

Day of Prayer scheduled Saturday

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
The public is invited to a city-wide Day of Prayer at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Eunice Municipal Complex parking lot. If weather does not permit outdoors, the event will be held inside the Eunice City Court Courtroom.
Adalyn Doucet made her Christmas wishes known to Santa at the 2023 Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival. The festival returns from 5 to 7 p.m. today. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Adalyn Doucet made her Christmas wishes known to Santa at the 2023 Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival. The festival returns from 5 to 7 p.m. today. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Christmas events begin Thursday at Community Garden, concert

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Today is the big day for community Christmas events in Eunice beginning at 5 p.m. with the fourth annual Eunice Community Garden Christmas Festival from 5 to 7 p.m. The event featuring activities for children and treats is held at the community garden, 2101 W. Ash St., Eunice.