News

St. Landry Parish to issue sandbags

Rebecca Chaisson
Saturday, July 6, 2024
St. Landry Parish Government has announced that it will begin issuing sandbags on Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. at the Yambilee Building, 1939 West Landry St., Opelousas, as the parish anticipates heavy rainfall this week from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl.
Fall webworms make webbed areas at the ends of tree branches and form an aggregation there, where they feed on the foliage. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter

Fall webworms make webbed areas at the ends of tree branches and form an aggregation there, where they feed on the foliage. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter

Weaving worries: Fall webworm garden takeover

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 5, 2024
Step outside just about anywhere in Louisiana right now, and you’re likely to spot dozens of hairy, white caterpillars crawling around. Sometimes, you may even see one fall from overhead, seemingly out of the sky.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 5, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Wednesday, June 26 Justin Shawn Hanratty and Dana Merle Dupuis both of Hot Springs Arkansas. Terrance Keith Skinner of Ville Platte and Crystal Danielle Freeman of Eunice.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 5, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Jiudicial District Court, Opelousas. Wednesday, June 26 Bianca Jones et al vs State of Louisiana, name change. Lori Sattler vs John Doe et al, damages. Angela Guillory Vs Victoria Ann Gartman, damages.

Founding Fathers and the Ten Commandments

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 5, 2024
Louisiana invoked a new law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public-school classroom. A federal lawsuit was filed alleging that Louisiana’s mandate is unconstitutional. Perhaps we should study what our Founding Fathers thought.

Are you and your blood pressure best buddies?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 5, 2024
Although I receive three or more official doctor’s office blood pressure readings annually, I have procrastinated about regularly assessing my blood pressure at home. I’m sincerely striving to behave responsibly.

Klondikes far apart and far different

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 5, 2024
As the family story is told, Samuel Marquart intended to find a fortune in the cold, rugged gold fields of the Yukon territory of northwestern Canada.
A St. Landry Crime Stoppers of home targeted in a shooting on June 22.

A St. Landry Crime Stoppers of home targeted in a shooting on June 22.

Tips sought in Eunice shooting

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 5, 2024
St. Landry Crime Stoppers and the Eunice Police Department need help with solving a shooting inside the city of Eunice. On June 22, Eunice Police were dispatched to 351 Dulles St.
St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux is asking parish government to split the $1.2 million renovation cost for the above building in Opelousas. Parish President Jessie Bellard says the cost is not in the budget and the cannot afford to help foot the bill. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux is asking parish government to split the $1.2 million renovation cost for the above building in Opelousas. Parish President Jessie Bellard says the cost is not in the budget and the cannot afford to help foot the bill. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Clerk’s building remains disputed

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 5, 2024
By Harlan Kirgan Editor St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard said the parish is not obligated to help Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux pay for a building in Opelousas. The building at 306 W. Landry St.
Ernest Blanchard, St. Landry Parish Council member from Eunice, listens to Richard LeBouef, executive director of the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission, speak at Wednesday’s Council meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Ernest Blanchard, St. Landry Parish Council member from Eunice, listens to Richard LeBouef, executive director of the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission, speak at Wednesday’s Council meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Blanchard challenges commissioner’s residency

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 5, 2024
St. Landry Parish Council member Ernest Blanchard challenged the residency of St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission member Jodie Powell at a committee meeting Wednesday in Opelousas. Blanchard, of Eunice, said Powell is using a 1321 Oak St.