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Fête-Dieu du Teche 2025 will take place Friday with a 40-mile Eucharistic Procession by boat to coincide with the Great Jubilee Year celebrated in the Church around the world every 25 years. The submitted photo is from a previous procession

11th annual Fête-Dieu celebrates the Jubilee Year on Bayou Teche

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, August 8, 2025

Mother Nature is out to sting me

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, August 8, 2025

I’ve learned the hard way that Mother Nature is anything but weak and feeble. I bought a house in the country a little over 30 years ago — a total fixer-upper. An old couple had lived there — hoarders — and the place was a mess. But that didn’t trouble me. I was full of energy.

Judge Trump, not his golf game

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, August 8, 2025

One morning during Bill Clinton’s presidency I got a call from my friend who works at the Pebble Beach golf course. Mr. Clinton was teeing off at 6:30, he said, and if I hurried over I could tag along. The golf was underwhelming.

Promise not to blink this school year?

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, August 8, 2025

Pay no attention to the seemingly frozen clock in sixth-period trigonometry class. Time is moving way too swiftly. My son graduated from high school four years ago, and I have yet to sit down and fully appreciate the work he put into the yearbook. (Cut me some slack.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, August 8, 2025

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, July 30 Joshua Joseph Thompson and Lakeisha Ann Martin, both of Opelousas. Thursday, July 31 Aryan William Katangur of Eunice and Keri Claire Arceneaux of Ville Platte. Carlyton St.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, August 8, 2025

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, July 30 Elsi Sanchez et al vs Angela M. Victorian et al, damages. Thursday, July 31 Capital One NA vs Wallace J. Matte, open account. Capital One NA vs Ambriana M. Savoy, open account. Capital One NA vs Danielle M.

Bottom watering container plants

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, August 8, 2025

Bottom watering house plants is a great watering technique where plants absorb water from the bottom up instead of being fed water from the top. It promotes stronger healthier roots by making them grow downward for their water source, which also helps to anchor the plant.

Damon Abdi, LSU AgCenter assistant professor of landscape horticulture, recommends using the three-cut method to remove tree branches. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter

Need to remove a tree branch? Follow these steps

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, August 8, 2025

If you find yourself needing to remove a tree branch, there’s a right and a wrong way to do it. The wrong way can unnecessarily harm your tree — and even you! The right way gets rid of the problematic branch while keeping both you and the tree safe. So, where to begin?

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Friday, August 8, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Aug. 7 Joshua Person, 44, 100 block of Allie Young Road, Eunice. Probation warrant. Patricia Edwards, 27, 200 block of Acadia, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, August 8, 2025

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Thursday, Aug. 7 There were three traffic stops from 6:54 a.m. until 7:32 p.m. Officer J. Medlin 1:13 a.m.