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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, March 20 Vanzai Tubbs vs Sidney Gallow, protective order. Credit Bureau of Opelousas et al vs Mark Anthony Thomas, open account. State of Louisiana vs Lathaniel Bernard, non-support.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Wednesday, March 20 Phillip Dave Mott and Angelica Rose Collins. Carter Scott Andrus and Kathryn Ann Phythian.

Sex offender convicted again

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, March 28, 2024
A registered sex offender has been convicted again — this time for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre, Elliot Simms. 44, was found guilty by a 12-person jury on Tuesday of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center plans April programs

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is scheduling programs in Eunice this April. All programs are free and open to the public. Moi, Toi, et Lui is scheduled from 1 to 2 p.m. April 13 at the Eunice Depot Museum, 220 S C C Duson St., Eunice.
A planning meeting of the Carron Cemetery Family Alliance (CCFA) was held at the Eunice Depot Museum on March 21. Attending, from left, were were Don Fuselier, Diane Martel Bihm, CCFA treasurer, and standing, from left, were Margrett McGee Fels, administrator, with Norma Zeigler of Baton Rouge. Founded 14 years ago, the CCFA is an all-volunteer family group tasked with the maintenance and preservation of the historical Carron Cemetery. For more information, send an email to ccfa70535@gmail.com.

A planning meeting of the Carron Cemetery Family Alliance (CCFA) was held at the Eunice Depot Museum on March 21. Attending, from left, were were Don Fuselier, Diane Martel Bihm, CCFA treasurer, and standing, from left, were Margrett McGee Fels, administrator, with Norma Zeigler of Baton Rouge. Founded 14 years ago, the CCFA is an all-volunteer family group tasked with the maintenance and preservation of the historical Carron Cemetery. For more information, send an email to ccfa70535@gmail.com.

Carron Cemetery planning

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, March 28, 2024
A planning meeting of the Carron Cemetery Family Alliance (CCFA) was held at the Eunice Depot Museum on March 21. Attending, from left, were were Don Fuselier, Diane Martel Bihm, CCFA treasurer, and standing, from left, were Margrett McGee Fels, administrator, with Norma Zeigler of Baton Rouge.
Rep. Julie Emerson, R-Carencro, speaking to Rep. Charles Owen in the House Chamber. (Allison Allsop/ Louisiana Illuminator)

Rep. Julie Emerson, R-Carencro, speaking to Rep. Charles Owen in the House Chamber. (Allison Allsop/ Louisiana Illuminator)

Education Savings Account may be costly

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
A proposal that would allow families to steer Louisiana public education dollars to private schools — regardless of their income — is expected to cost the state hundreds of millions of dollars, with a wide gap between legislative calculations and a good government group’s projections.
Performing at the Blackham Coliseum in a 1974 concert, from left, are Varise Conner, Lionel Leleux, Marc Savoy and Don Montoucet. The concert was the beginning of Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette. (Submitted photo)

Performing at the Blackham Coliseum in a 1974 concert, from left, are Varise Conner, Lionel Leleux, Marc Savoy and Don Montoucet. The concert was the beginning of Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette. (Submitted photo)

Birth of a festival

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The powerhouse fall festival of Cajun and Creole culture in Lafayette owes its existence to a concert 50 years ago in Blackham Coliseum.
Speaker of the House of Representatives and Rep. Phillip DeVillier signs bills that were passed in the House on March 18. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/Crowley Post-Signal)

Speaker of the House of Representatives and Rep. Phillip DeVillier signs bills that were passed in the House on March 18. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/Crowley Post-Signal)

Speaker’s day is a busy one

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Rep. Phillip DeVillier may spend most days during the 2024 regular legislative session almost 80 miles from home, but reminders of Eunice and the surrounding area are never far away.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, March 27 12:50 a.m. Disturbance reported in the 100 block of Pearl. 2:14 a.m. Suspicious person reported behind Millennium Computers. 2:35 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, March 28 Trevante Jamar Williams, 22, 4300 block of Oakland Road, Erwinville, LA. Third degree rape. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Carzell Eric Augustus, 52, 20000 block of Bar Oak Drive, Zachary. Bench warrant.