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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, June 19 Kane Thomas Armand of Opelousas and Emily’s Michelle Bergeron, of Ville Platte. Monday, June 23 Dion Blane Lanclos and Angela Marie Aguillard, both of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, June 18 William G. Reed vs Charles Fontenot, et al, damages. Thursday, June 19 James W. Bellard vs Lowe’s Home. Centers LLC et al, damages. Friday, June 20 Eric Martin vs. Heather Lynn Hernandez, divorce.

Capsule gardening is where less is more

From Bulb and Blossom Garden Club A capsule garden, just like a curated wardrobe, is all about a few essential high-end choices. It is about downsizing and getting back to basics; choosing a few essential and timeless items to create a beautiful yet flexible garden.

Turn your yard’s low spot into a high point with a rain garden

From the LSU AgCenter Summer in Louisiana tends to bring afternoon downpours. Where does all that rainwater go? Some of it is absorbed by the ground and plants. Some pools in low spots. And some turns into runoff, rushing into ditches, drains and, ultimately, natural waterways.

Zero tolerance summer camp

Dear Mom and Dad, It’s only been a few days since you dropped me off, but you better come get me. I’m writing to you with a pencil I swiped from the office, because the camp director confiscated my iPhone for watching funny dog videos during her “Camp Inclusion and Behavioral Expectations” speech.

Ready for competitive eating?

Long ago, I learned speed-eating to fit junior high yearbook editing into my lunch break. My first two dates with my wife featured the Bonanza Steakhouse buffet. I’ve gone “plague of locusts” on deviled eggs and pimento cheese sandwiches at countless church potluck dinners.

Mouton’s cane syrup took the prize

Alexandre (Aleck) Mouton, grandson and namesake of Governor Alexandre Mouton, made the best cane syrup in the world. At least that’s what the judges at the St. Louis World’s Fair said in 1903, giving it their highest award. That’s how the syrup came to be named Mouton’s Gold Medal Syrup.

DJ "Jay" Johnson

A visitation honoring Doreston's life will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on June 27, 2025. A Mass will be held at 10 a.m. June 28, 2025 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, where family and friends will gather to celebrate his remarkable life.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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. Thursday, June 26 Marvin Arnaud, 62, 300 block of Pecan Road, Church Point. Domestic abuse battery, interfering with emergency communications.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Wednesday, June 25 There were four traffic stops at 3:18 p.m. until 10:29 p.m. Officer A. Clark 6:48 a.m.