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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.

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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.

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Murder-suicide investigated

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies dispatched just after 7 p.m. on October 12 on La. 367 (White Oak Highway) discovered two people deceased from gunshot wounds. According to the news release from Sheriff K.P. Gibson, the case is believed to be a murder / suicide.

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Early voting begins Friday

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Early voting for the Nov. 5 Presidential Election will be held from Friday to 29 with the exception of Sundays, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Due to ongoing construction in the courthouse in Opelousas, early voting in Opelousas will take place at the Delta Grand Theater.
Jerry Devillier, right, was recognized as a Louisiana Tradition Bearer during Festivals Acadiens et Créoles on Saturday in Lafayette. Presenting the certificate is John Sharp, assistant director for research at Center for Louisiana Studies, University of Louisiana-Lafayette. Devillier, 86, of Eunice, was described as the “...only one true Cajun harmonica player” during the ceremony. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Jerry Devillier, right, was recognized as a Louisiana Tradition Bearer during Festivals Acadiens et Créoles on Saturday in Lafayette. Presenting the certificate is John Sharp, assistant director for research at Center for Louisiana Studies, University of Louisiana-Lafayette. Devillier, 86, of Eunice, was described as the “...only one true Cajun harmonica player” during the ceremony. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

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Devillier honored as a Louisiana Tradition Bearer

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
By Harlan Kirgan Editor Along the way to being honored as Louisiana Tradition Bearer during Festivals Acadiens et Créoles on Saturday, Cajun harmonica player Jerry Devillier took command of the stage for about an hour during which he did what he has done for decades — entertain.
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Myra Miller
Monday, October 14, 2024
FUMC holding annual pecan sale The First United Methodist Church is holding their annual pecan sale. Products such as plain pecans in halves and pieces are available in both 16 oz. at $12 and 3 lb. sizes at $30. Specialty pecans available include 16 oz.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 11, 2024
The following are civil case filed in the 27th District Judicial Court. Tuesday, Oct. 1 Joshua Casey et al vs Francois Fenelon et al, quiet tax titles. Sheralyn M. Courtney. Et al vs Gary L. Porubskey, MD et al, damages. Synchrony Bank vs Joseph Janise Jr., open account.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 11, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Oct. 2 Ronald James Arnaud Sr. and Kimberly Rene Porsche. (No address available) Thursday, Oct. 3 Randell Jules Doucet and Cora Elizabeth Morris, both of Opelousas.