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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, March 27 Carl James Deville, of Port Barre, and Mary Monica Bryan, of Lafayette. Friday, March 28 Talton Daylon Major and Christine Elizabeth Parke, both of Sunset.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, March 26 Tiffany Soileau vs Felix Valenzuela et al, damages. Succession of Charles Day III. Thursday, March 27 Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC vs Ashley Nicole Lemelle, executory process.

Gov. Landry orders executive branch hiring freeze for La.

Gov. Jeff Landry has enacted a hiring freeze for the executive branch of state government in an effort to save $20 million ahead of a projected state budget shortfall.

Musician Cedric Watson to lead Zydeco Capital Jam

Cedric Watson, a four-time Grammy nominee, leads the next Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. April 12 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center at I-49 exit 23 in Opelousas. Admission is free to the jam, open to musicians of all skill levels and fans.

Should voting ‘abstain’ require an explanation?

When St. Landry Parish Council members abstained from voting, St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard said they should be required to explain their vote.

Bellard challenges economic district

Editor The St. Landry Parish Economic Development District’s power to reduce revenues to the parish in deals with developers will be blunted if the Legislature approves a resolution before the Parish Council.

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, April 3 Anna Marie Major, 60, 4600 block of Highway 31, Opelousas. Aggravated battery. Arrested by Leonville Police.

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, April 2 There were 14 traffic stops between the hours of 2:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. Officer D.

News notes

K-Intent to register form at East available All kindergarten students in the Eunice zone will attend Highland Early Learning Center for the 2025-26 school year. Parents are asked to complete an intent to register form by April 11.

Deryl Ray Brown

Deryl Ray Brown passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the age of 73. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Father Sam Fontana officiating. Cremation will follow with interment of his ashes in Mt.