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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
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.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
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)

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Queen Cinema is a family affair

Rebecca Chaisson
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)

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

Rebecca Chaisson
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)

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

Rebecca Chaisson
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.

Winter flower outdoor planters brighten gloomy days

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 13, 2024
While winter often brings a temporary halt to many gardens, outdoor planters with beautiful winter flowers can brighten up any gloomy day. A mixture of texture, color, and height is the best way to create a striking planter. There are many brightly colored winter flowers that do well in planters.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, December 12, 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.
From left, are Cedric Watson and Mark Ardoin. (Submitted photo)

From left, are Cedric Watson and Mark Ardoin. (Submitted photo)

Ardoin leads the next Zydeco Capital Jam at tourist center

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Accordion master Mark Ardoin leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. Since February 2019, the jam has welcomed seasoned zydeco musicians and newcomers to play in St.