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Early Applications for École Saint-Landry’s fifth year opens on Nov. 15 and closes at 5 p.m. Jan. 1. (File photo)

Early Applications for École Saint-Landry’s fifth year opens on Nov. 15 and closes at 5 p.m. Jan. 1. (File photo)

French-immersion school lottery application now open - closes Jan. 1

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Early Applications for École Saint-Landry’s fifth year opens on Nov. 15 and closes at 5 p.m. Jan. 1. As with all public schools, École Saint-Landry will be free of charge to admitted students and free bus transportation will be available for all students.
Zydeco and Creole accordionist Brandon Ledet leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, north of Opelousas.

Zydeco and Creole accordionist Brandon Ledet leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, north of Opelousas.

Brandon Ledet returns to Zydeco Capital Jam at Visitor Center

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Zydeco and Creole accordionist Brandon Ledet leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, north of Opelousas. The jam, open to all musicians and fans, celebrates zydeco music in its cradle – St. Landry Parish.

St. Landry Parish sales tax collections rose 6.8% in October

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
St. Landry Parish sales tax collections rose 6.8% in October compared to October 2023, according to statistics released Monday by the St. Landry Parish School Board tax division. The total through October were $86,338,727, up $5,469,184 over the same period in 2023.
An Acadia Parish courtroom was packed when the Acadia Parish Police Jury held a special meeting to introduce an ordinance to regulate ““sexually oriented businesses” in the unincorporated areas of the parish. The ordinance is in response to a proposed “swingers’ club” between Mowata and Branch. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

An Acadia Parish courtroom was packed when the Acadia Parish Police Jury held a special meeting to introduce an ordinance to regulate ““sexually oriented businesses” in the unincorporated areas of the parish. The ordinance is in response to a proposed “swingers’ club” between Mowata and Branch. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Proposed ‘swingers’ club’ sparks ordinance

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Well over 100 citizens crowded into Courtroom A — “the big courtroom” — Monday night to discuss the proposed opening of a “swingers’ club” in rural Acadia Parish.
An F1 tornado tore through the meat preparation room of Rhea’s Specialty Meats and Smokehouse, located on the north side of U.S. 190 just west of Basile’s town limits at about 8 a.m. Tuesday. (Photo by Darrel Lejeune)

An F1 tornado tore through the meat preparation room of Rhea’s Specialty Meats and Smokehouse, located on the north side of U.S. 190 just west of Basile’s town limits at about 8 a.m. Tuesday. (Photo by Darrel Lejeune)

Tornado hits Rhea’s Specialty Meats and Smokehouse in Basile

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
An F1 tornado tore through the meat preparation room of Rhea’s Specialty Meats and Smokehouse, located on the north side of U.S. 190 just west of Basile’s town limits at about 8 a.m. Tuesday.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, November 4, 2024
Here’s a new fundraiser: Cow Patty Bingo The Eunice Mardi Gras Association has a new fundraiser for the Eunice Community Health Center. The association is plans Cow Patty Bingo at noon Nov.

DIY organic powder fertilizer from food waste

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 1, 2024
Banana peels, egg shells, and coffee grounds (or tea leaves) can easily be dried and ground into powder form for an inexpensive organic fertilizer. These three combined provide a balanced yet flexible organic fertilizer that can be customized to suit either fruit/flower plants or foliage plants.
The Carron Cemetery. (Submitted photo)

The Carron Cemetery. (Submitted photo)

Challenges of family cemeteries in Acadiana

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 1, 2024
There are many family cemeteries in the area commonly called Acadiana. The major challenge to these cemeteries is having caring descendants dedicated to maintaining them.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 1, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Oct. 23 Spencer Ross Pitcher of Palmetto and Sophie Lynn Guillory, of Opelousas. Thursday, Oct. 24 Stephen Gage Madrigal and Kelsey Lynn Bernard, both of Opelousas. Monday, Oct.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 1, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, Oct. 23 Gerald Blake Palmisano vs Morgans Towing LLC, et al, damages. Shalondra Lewis vs Dexter Jarreau Lewis, divorce. Succession of Mary Ann Washington Lazard. Thursday, Oct.