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The Bulb & Blossom Garden Club members met for their May meeting. Jean Johnson was recognized for her first place LGCF award, Wille A. Hundley Public Relations Award for her horticulture articles published bi-monthly in The Eunice News. From left are Johnson, Donna Baltakis, president; Crystal Manuel and April DeRouen. (Submitted photo)

The Bulb & Blossom Garden Club members met for their May meeting. Jean Johnson was recognized for her first place LGCF award, Wille A. Hundley Public Relations Award for her horticulture articles published bi-monthly in The Eunice News. From left are Johnson, Donna Baltakis, president; Crystal Manuel and April DeRouen. (Submitted photo)

Club congratulates Johnson on awards

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 9, 2025
Members of the Bulb & Blossom Garden Club gathered for their monthly meeting held at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The business meeting centered around programming ideas and topics for next year. The club takes a break during July and August and will begin again in September.
Foliage plants such as coleus can add color and texture to the garden.

Foliage plants such as coleus can add color and texture to the garden.

Here’s how to simplify spring plant shopping

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 9, 2025
It’s spring, and everyone seems to have the gardening itch. If you head to your local garden center right now, you’re likely to find the place stuffed to the gills with warm-season plants and bustling with customers. Shopping for plants this time of year can be exciting.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 9, 2025
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, May 1 Michael Gauge Briscoe and Briana Renee Vasseur, both of Church Point. Friday, May 2 Lane Patrick Kieran and Elissa Elaine David, both of Krotz Springs.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 9, 2025
The following suits were filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, April 30 Phyllis Tyler Beverly vs Patrick Wayne Beverly, divorce. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs Denise R. Corte, open account. Succession of Burnerdean Jackson Malveaux.

Protect Louisiana Head Start program

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 9, 2025
As a parent of two lively young boys from Opelousas, I can attest to the difference enrolling both sons in Opelousas and Lawtell Head Start programs. Exposing them to Head Start has made a difference in their enjoyment in learning. They love to learn & participate in all things academic.

My mother’s ultimatum

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 9, 2025
I’m 63 and still single, but my mother has never given up hope that she will get me married. “What about that nice young lady who cuts my hair?” “Ma,” I tell her, “I’m old enough to be her father.” “What about the community director at my apartment complex?

Ever experience job interview blues?

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 9, 2025
My son recently interviewed for an internship as part of his master’s degree program in engineering management. We’re still waiting for news, but it started me thinking about the whole phenomenon of job interviews.

Dear Grandpa: Making sugar like making cider

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 9, 2025
The success of the sugar industry in south Louisiana in the early 1800s made planters rich and attracted scores of young men seeking their fortunes to the Teche country. One of them was Joseph W. Lyman, a young doctor who moved from his native New Hampshire to Franklin in 1830 or 1831.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Friday, May 9, 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, May 8 There were 3 traffic stops between the hours of 1:18 a.m. until 9:40 p.m. Officer K.