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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 19, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, Sept. 10 Kellie Katherine LeBlanc vs Joseph Wayne Allen Jr. divorce. Ann Johnson Sam vs Travis D. Sam, divorce. Capital One NA vs Tasia D. Mickey’s, open account. Capital One NA vs Marilyn F. Semien, open account.

Arnaudville man dies in boating incident at Henderson Lake

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 19, 2025
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on Sept. 11 in St. Martin Parish. Agents recovered the body of Scottey R. Broussard, 47, of Arnaudville, from Henderson Lake and turned his body over to the St.

St. Landry early voting dates set

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 19, 2025
Early voting for the Oct. 11 election will be held from Sept. 27 to Oct. 4 with the exception of Sunday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the courthouse in Opelousas. There will be no early voting in Eunice.

Tips sought about theft of vehicle, lawn equipment

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 19, 2025
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office ask for help with a theft of lawn equipment. On June 20, 2024, deputies responded to a report of a vehicle theft and theft of lawn equipment at 367 Roxsan Road in Sunset.

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3 men arrested in drug bust

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 19, 2025
Three men were arrested in a drug investigation in Opelousas on Sept. 9, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. Detectives were conducting an investigation at 405 McClelland Drive in the Opelousas area into the distribution of methamphetamine.
Robert “Bob” Manuel

Robert “Bob” Manuel

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Manuel named Cotton Festival king

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 19, 2025
Robert “Bob” Manuel, a lifelong Ville Platte resident and dedicated community leader, has been named the Cotton Festival king. The 71st annual Louisiana Cotton Festival will be held from Oct. 6 to 12.
Matt Garber, of Garber Farms, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting.

Matt Garber, of Garber Farms, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting.

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Sweet potatoes are a core business at Garber Farms

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 19, 2025
Every sweet potato grown in the United States is a sweet potato.
Laura McDonald, park ranger at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, gave a re-introduction of the center, which reopened around Mardi Gras earlier this year after being closed for about five years. During those years, the building was outfitted with a new air conditioning system and a new roof. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

Laura McDonald, park ranger at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, gave a re-introduction of the center, which reopened around Mardi Gras earlier this year after being closed for about five years. During those years, the building was outfitted with a new air conditioning system and a new roof. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

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Liberty may reopen for Mardi Gras

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 19, 2025
Tourism leaders from St. Landry and Acadia parishes gathered at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center Thursday to rub elbows, network and hear about the progress to reopen the Liberty Theater. Joel Savoy, president of the Association for the Liberty Theatre provided the update on the theater.
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, seated at the table, spoke for a $4 million loan at the State Bond Commission meeting on Thursday. Also at the table is Lela Folse, commission staff director. Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier is in the inset at lower right in this still image captured from a video.

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, seated at the table, spoke for a $4 million loan at the State Bond Commission meeting on Thursday. Also at the table is Lela Folse, commission staff director. Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier is in the inset at lower right in this still image captured from a video.

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Bond Commission OKs parish request to borrow $4 million

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 19, 2025
The State Bond Commission approved St. Landry Parish borrowing $4 million to pay past and current expenses at its meeting Thursday in Baton Rouge. The amount is a reduction from $4.6 million requested at the commission’s August meeting.
Steven Coy Lafleur

Steven Coy Lafleur

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Steven Coy Lafleur

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Steven Coy Lafleur, a cherished member of his family and a beloved friend to many, passed away on September 14, 2025, in Lafayette, Louisiana, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on September 16, 1962, in Eunice, Louisiana.