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Caffery was in hot spot when troubles began

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 21, 2025
Tensions in the Middle East have been with us for a long time, and the man squarely in the middle of them when they were perhaps even more divisive than they are today was the man for whom one of Lafayette’s busiest streets is named. Jefferson Caffery became the U.S.

Don’t forget Lincoln’s executive order

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 21, 2025
Your article in today’s paper (Feb. 16) on executive orders failed to mention what is probably the most important one, Lincoln’s order to free the slaves, commonly known as the Emancipation Proclamation.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 21, 2025
The following people obtained marriage licenses at the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, Feb. 13 Nolfradys Marcelo Gallo Nunez and Norma Soledad de la Pascua Escobar, both of Carencro. Steven Bourque and Alzire Rose Lanclos, both of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 21, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, Feb. 12 James Charles vs Brayden Charles, protective order. Joseph I. Charles vs Federal Express Corporation et al, damages. Evangeline Bank & Trust Company vs Keith J. Courvelle, suit on note.

CFA elects officers, names Board members

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 21, 2025
LAFAYETTE —Community Foundation of Acadiana announced the election of officers and the appointment of new board members to its 2025 Board of Directors.
Bobby Hanks, third from right, owner of Supreme Rice, speaks to a delegation of state officials participating in an economic tour of Acadia Parish recently. From left are, Rep. Chance Henry; Sen. Bob Hensgens; Danny Nugier, vice president of operations, Supreme Rice; Paul Hundley, assistant to Rep. Phillip DeVillier; Taylor Henry, director of business development and events, Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development; Rep. Ryan Bourriaque; Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives

Bobby Hanks, third from right, owner of Supreme Rice, speaks to a delegation of state officials participating in an economic tour of Acadia Parish recently. From left are, Rep. Chance Henry; Sen. Bob Hensgens; Danny Nugier, vice president of operations, Supreme Rice; Paul Hundley, assistant to Rep. Phillip DeVillier; Taylor Henry, director of business development and events, Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development; Rep. Ryan Bourriaque; Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives

Legislators tour key industries

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Friday, February 21, 2025
CROWLEY — State Rep. Chance Henry recently hosted an insightful economic tour with Louisiana Speaker of the House Rep. Phillip DeVillier, District 41, highlighting the vital industries that drive the region’s economy.
What started at a missing person case on Feb. 17 a search of the Eunice City Lake is now a murder case. Irving Cisneros Arguelles, 24, 210 Narcisse Lacour Road, Lawtell, is charged with firstd-degree murder, simple arson and obstruction of justice.

What started at a missing person case on Feb. 17 a search of the Eunice City Lake is now a murder case. Irving Cisneros Arguelles, 24, 210 Narcisse Lacour Road, Lawtell, is charged with firstd-degree murder, simple arson and obstruction of justice.

Missing person case is now a murder case

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 21, 2025
What started at a missing person case on Feb. 17 a search of the Eunice City Lake is now a murder case. Irving Cisneros Arguelles, 24, 210 Narcisse Lacour Road, Lawtell, is charged with firstd-degree murder, simple arson and obstruction of justice.
Since June 2024 there has been public discussions about how much the parish government should pay for the building at 306 W. Landry St., Opelousas. The issue was apparently settled at Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting. The building is shown in a July 2024 photo.

Since June 2024 there has been public discussions about how much the parish government should pay for the building at 306 W. Landry St., Opelousas. The issue was apparently settled at Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting. The building is shown in a July 2024 photo.

Council settles clerk’s request

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 21, 2025
A question about how much the St. Landry Parish Government should pay the clerk of court for record storage in a building the clerk owns in Opelousas seems to be settled. The Parish Council approved Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux’s request for funding at its meeting on Wednesday in Opelousas.