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Opelousas WW2 B-26 gunner survived fall

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 1, 2025
George Lewis Moscovis was known to his fellow World War II airmen as a hard-working, clean-living, God-fearing man who carried a Bible on every combat mission. He was not prone to salty language, but I wouldn’t blame him if he had been tempted to use one or two off-color words on Aug.

Will alcohol-free weddings catch on?

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 1, 2025
“For whenever two or more of you are gathered in His name/ There is booze, there is booze…” — apologies to Paul Stookey According to the Wall Street Journal, six percent of couples polled by wedding-planning website Zola will host a completely alcohol-free wedding in 2025.

What would Johnny Carson say?

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 1, 2025
I wonder what Johnny Carson would say about the demise of late-night television. Carson was genuine and funny — at his funniest when his monologues bombed. On Bill Maher’s podcast, Jay Leno explained why he was so much better than today’s late-night comics: “Carson had class. He was gracious.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 1, 2025
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, July 23 Victor Layne Landreneau and Nicky Marie Hardacre, both of Clinton, Mississippi. Thursday, July 24 Rylan Michael Hebert of Lafayette and McKenzie Marie Garrison, of Broussard.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 1, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, July 23 Discover Bank vs Lacie Boudreaux, petition to make judgment executory. Johnathan E. Carmouche vs Jeskam Thomas Carmouche, divorce. Capital One NA vs Jaiden T. Martin, open account. Capital One NA vs Marcus J.
The Acadia-St. Landry Nursing and Rehab announced they have completed its first CNA course. The class was a two-week class, taught by Earline Doucet, RN, assistant director of nursing, and Pam Wimberly, RN, nursing supervisor. Another class will be offered in November. Front row, from left, are Earline Doucet; Kristy McMillian, student; Angel Browning, student; Chrystal Bates, student; Polly Bellard, RN, director of nursing; and back, from left, are Pam Wimberly, RN, instructor; Brandy Cormier, student; Dae

The Acadia-St. Landry Nursing and Rehab announced they have completed its first CNA course. The class was a two-week class, taught by Earline Doucet, RN, assistant director of nursing, and Pam Wimberly, RN, nursing supervisor. Another class will be offered in November. Front row, from left, are Earline Doucet; Kristy McMillian, student; Angel Browning, student; Chrystal Bates, student; Polly Bellard, RN, director of nursing; and back, from left, are Pam Wimberly, RN, instructor; Brandy Cormier, student; Dae

Acadia-St. Landry nursing class

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 1, 2025
The Acadia-St. Landry Nursing and Rehab announced they have completed its first CNA course. The class was a two-week class, taught by Earline Doucet, RN, assistant director of nursing, and Pam Wimberly, RN, nursing supervisor. Another class will be offered in November.
Temperatures were in the upper 80s on Thursday afternoon, but this shady spot on the edge of the Eunice City Lake felt comfortable. Tyler Fonville, of Eunice, was fishing there and said the fish were not biting. However, the turtles were biting and he had kept a few of them. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Temperatures were in the upper 80s on Thursday afternoon, but this shady spot on the edge of the Eunice City Lake felt comfortable. Tyler Fonville, of Eunice, was fishing there and said the fish were not biting. However, the turtles were biting and he had kept a few of them. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Cool fishing spot at the Eunice City Lake

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 1, 2025
Temperatures were in the upper 80s on Thursday afternoon, but this shady spot on the edge of the Eunice City Lake felt comfortable. Tyler Fonville, of Eunice, was fishing there and said the fish were not biting. However, the turtles were biting and he had kept a few of them. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields

U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields

Rep. Fields to hold town hall in Eunice

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 1, 2025
Congressman Cleo Fields will hold a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Eunice City Hall, 300 S. 2nd St. The meeting is designed to give constituents a direct opportunity to share their thoughts, concerns, and ideas, an announcement stated. Another town hall with the 6th District U.S.