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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, October 18, 2024
The following people obtain marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, Oct. 10 Matthew Dean Christian of Opelousas and Janina Corinne Berry, of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Friday, Oct. 11 Nickolas Jude Stelly and Crystal Gayle Speyrer,, both Port Barre. Monday, Oct.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, October 18, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District. Wednesday, Oct. 9 Quentella Chevis vs Anthony Prescott, protective order. Calvary SPV I LLC vs Chelsey Arnaud, open account. American Express National Bank vs Jeffrey Clancy, open account.

Fall Into Downtown returning

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, October 18, 2024
Fall Into Downtown will return for a third year Saturday in downtown Eunice. This year’s event features local bands and food trucks.

Parish president wants to lock down jail costs

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, October 18, 2024
The St. Landry Parish Council agreed with Parish President Jessie Bellard to allow him and his attorney to seek a resolution about jail costs possibly in a declaratory judgment.
State Rep Julie Emerson, right, talks with St. Landry Parish Assessor Sherri Zeringue McGovern at the Eunice Rotary Club metting on Wednesday. At center is Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot. Emerson, who heads the House Ways and Means Committee, spoke about tax issues at the meeting held at LSUE. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

State Rep Julie Emerson, right, talks with St. Landry Parish Assessor Sherri Zeringue McGovern at the Eunice Rotary Club metting on Wednesday. At center is Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot. Emerson, who heads the House Ways and Means Committee, spoke about tax issues at the meeting held at LSUE. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Louisiana faces key tax policy decisions

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, October 18, 2024
One of the key figures in crafting a new tax policy for Louisiana, Rep. Julie Emerson, said “... the tax system is something that has really been needing reform, for a very, very long time.” Emerson spoke about those reforms to the Eunice Rotary Club meeting at LSUE on Wednesday.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Anniversary concert at First United Methodist Church The dynamic duo of Timothy and Hosanna Noble will present a concert at the First United Methodist Church as part of the 130th anniversary celebration. The church is located at 501 S. 5th St., Eunice. The concert is to be held at 6 p.m. Oct.
The First United Methodist Church, 501 S. 5th St., of Eunice is celebrating its 130th anniversary on Oct. 26 and 27. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

The First United Methodist Church, 501 S. 5th St., of Eunice is celebrating its 130th anniversary on Oct. 26 and 27. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

First United Methodist Church of Eunice to celebrate its 130th anniversary

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
By Stephen Guempel The First United Methodist Church of Eunice is celebrating its 130th anniversary. Kicking off the celebration will be a concert presented by the duo Timothy and Hosanna Noble of Ohio at 6 p.m. Oct. 26 and at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 27. The community is invited to attend.

Opelousas Pregnancy Center plans annual fundraiser

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The Opelousas Pregnancy Center announces its annual Be the Spark Gala on Oct. 26 at Our Savior’s Church Opelousas. This year’s theme, “Anchored in Hope,” reflects the center’s mission to be a beacon of refuge for women facing unexpected pregnancies.

Sheriff: Man abducted woman in Lafayette, raped her

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
A 21-year-old Opelousas man has been charged with raping a woman he met in Lafayette. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz reports deputies received a call Oct. 2 in the Lawtell area reporting that a female victim had been beaten and raped.

LDWF agents rescue lost hunter in St. Landry Parish

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
By Adam Einck aeinck@wlf.la.gov Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents successfully rescued a missing hunter from the Thistlethwaite Wildlife Management Area (WMA) on Oct. 10 in St. Landry Parish. LDWF Agents were notified about a missing person on Oct.