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St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following suits were filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, April 30 Phyllis Tyler Beverly vs Patrick Wayne Beverly, divorce. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs Denise R. Corte, open account. Succession of Burnerdean Jackson Malveaux.

Protect Louisiana Head Start program

As a parent of two lively young boys from Opelousas, I can attest to the difference enrolling both sons in Opelousas and Lawtell Head Start programs. Exposing them to Head Start has made a difference in their enjoyment in learning. They love to learn & participate in all things academic.

My mother’s ultimatum

I’m 63 and still single, but my mother has never given up hope that she will get me married. “What about that nice young lady who cuts my hair?” “Ma,” I tell her, “I’m old enough to be her father.” “What about the community director at my apartment complex?

Ever experience job interview blues?

My son recently interviewed for an internship as part of his master’s degree program in engineering management. We’re still waiting for news, but it started me thinking about the whole phenomenon of job interviews.

Dear Grandpa: Making sugar like making cider

The success of the sugar industry in south Louisiana in the early 1800s made planters rich and attracted scores of young men seeking their fortunes to the Teche country. One of them was Joseph W. Lyman, a young doctor who moved from his native New Hampshire to Franklin in 1830 or 1831.

Officials lament loss of USDA money to help schools, food banks buy from local farmers

Louisiana lawmakers are asking Congress to bring back a $1 billion federal program that allows schools, child care programs, and food banks to purchase locally grown produce and protein.

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. Thursday, May 8 There were 3 traffic stops between the hours of 1:18 a.m. until 9:40 p.m. Officer K.

No headlight traffic stop ends with multiple drug charges

A Leonville woman driving a 1999 Toyota 4-Runner at the 2100 block of West Landry Street near Opelousas at about 8:49 p.m. May 2 was stopped for driving at night without headlights. But it was not an ordinary traffic stop, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

Anita Aymond Richard

Anita Aymond Richard passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at the age of 65. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at St. Anthony’s with Father John Dugas Celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

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, May 7 There were three traffic stops. Officer M. Dunn 1:57 a.m.