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Pay attention if you hear a rooster crow

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 3, 2025
In the days before Powerball and other Win Big schemes began to inspire visions of instant wealth, the best way to get rich quick in Louisiana was to find buried treasure. In my experience it has probably been the only way — aside from finding oil on the old family farm.

Will Rogers knew Congress too well

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 3, 2025
As we head into the New Year, the approval ratings of the U.S. Congress are still at historic lows. After bottoming out at 12% last February, Congressional approval is now hovering at a sorry 17%.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 3, 2025
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, Dec. 26 Seth Martin Darbonne and Lonnie Beth Williamson, both of Krotz Springs. Austin Joseph Faul, of Opelousas, and Avery Elizabeth Miller, of Port. Barre. Friday, Dec.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 3, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Monday, Dec. 23 First Guaranty Bank vs Johnson Transit LLC, open account. Velocity Investments LLC vs Benjamin Broussard, open account.
Old blankets cover tender shrubs during a freeze. Notice the pieces of wood holding the cover down at the ground. These ensure the cover doesn’t move, sealing in warmth. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

Old blankets cover tender shrubs during a freeze. Notice the pieces of wood holding the cover down at the ground. These ensure the cover doesn’t move, sealing in warmth. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

Here’s how to protect your plants ahead of forecasted freezes

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 3, 2025
Temperatures in Louisiana are predicted to dip below freezing this week. If you’re worried about your plants, there are a few things you can do to help keep them safe from the cold.

Bourbon Street attack sparks a flurry of statements

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 3, 2025
State and national Louisiana leaders issued a flurry of statements about the deadly New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street. Gov. Jeff Landry stated, “From day one, my commitment to the people of this state has been that we will not look the other way.
Opelousas attorney Elbert Guillory speaks at the St. Landry Parish Aministrative-Finance Committee meeting on Thursday in Opelousas. Seated, at right, is the Rev. Kerney Thomas, pastor of the Opelousas Life Church. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Opelousas attorney Elbert Guillory speaks at the St. Landry Parish Aministrative-Finance Committee meeting on Thursday in Opelousas. Seated, at right, is the Rev. Kerney Thomas, pastor of the Opelousas Life Church. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Lawyer: Worshipers routed church

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 3, 2025
Opelousas lawyer Elbert Guillory charged that worshipers in a country club converted into a church that was sold to the parish were routed from a service on Dec. 29.

Work to begin Monday on George Soileau Road

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 3, 2025
Beginning Monday construction will begin on a $5.2 million project on La. 3277 (George Soileau Rd.) from La. 757 to La. 104 in Evangeline Parish, according to the state Department of Transportation and Development This 4.

Can you help solve a murder?

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 3, 2025
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office and Crime Stoppers is asking for information about a homicide in the Eunice area. On June 19, 2023, at about 1 a.m.,the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Eunice Police Department.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Dec. 31-Thursday, Jan. 2 James Joseph Compton III, 29, 300 block of Haggity Street, Washington.