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Information sought about lawn equipment theft

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 14, 2025
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office and Lt. Damien Morgan come to Crime Stoppers and 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.
Michael Polozola, LSU AgCenter fruit and nut specialist, stands with his large collection of pecans. He is holding a jar containing nuts from an Elliot pecan tree. Elliot is one of the most popular varieties grown in Louisiana and one Polozola recommends for its disease-resistant qualities.

Michael Polozola, LSU AgCenter fruit and nut specialist, stands with his large collection of pecans. He is holding a jar containing nuts from an Elliot pecan tree. Elliot is one of the most popular varieties grown in Louisiana and one Polozola recommends for its disease-resistant qualities.

From tree to table: A guide to growing pecans in La.

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 14, 2025
From the LSU AgCenter There’s nothing quite like pecans. With their rich, buttery flavor, these nuts are a staple of Louisiana culture and cuisine. If you’d like to produce your own pecans, November through March is an ideal time to plant these trees.
Layne Miller speaks at the Eunice Rotary Club on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Layne Miller speaks at the Eunice Rotary Club on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Miller lands TV reporter position

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 14, 2025
She thought five years ago that she would become a nurse, but something happened that changed her mind. Layne Miller, a multi-media reporter for KLFY TV-10, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Miller started her job at the news station in June 2024.
St. Landry Parish School Board President Bianca Vedell, center, explains her opposition to a parish school reorganization plan at special meeting on Thursday in Opelousas. Also shown, from left, are Superintendent Milton Batiste III and School Board Vice President Randy Wagley. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish School Board President Bianca Vedell, center, explains her opposition to a parish school reorganization plan at special meeting on Thursday in Opelousas. Also shown, from left, are Superintendent Milton Batiste III and School Board Vice President Randy Wagley. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board approves reorganization plan

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 14, 2025
The St. Landry Parish School Board approved a reorganization plan on a 11-2 vote at a special meeting on Thursday. The only opposition to the plan during the meeting was voiced by those opposed to closing Washington Elementary School.
A keep Eunice Beautiful cleanup crew in 2023.( File Photo)

A keep Eunice Beautiful cleanup crew in 2023.( File Photo)

Keep Eunice Beautiful director asks for you help

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 14, 2025
Donna Baltakis, director of Keep Eunice Beautiful, touted the organization’s recent President’s Circle Award for 2024 from Keep American Beautiful at city council meeting. The volunteer group has won the award every year since its affiliation with Keep America Beautiful, she said.
Adding a carnival season look are four Cajun Mardi Gras Festival queens. They were introduced at the Tuesday Eunicy city council meeting and after the meeting lined up for a photo. From left, are Mayor Scott Fontenot, Alderman Chad Andrepont, Teen Cajun Mardi Gras Landri Young, Junior Cajun Mardi Gras; Akashaa Hall, Deb Cajun Mardi Gras Chloe Fontenot, Junior Cajun Mardi Gras Emma-Kate Reed, Alderman Randall Reed, Alderwoman Germaine Simpson and Alderwoman Connie Thibodeaux. Mardi Gras is scheduled from Fe

Adding a carnival season look are four Cajun Mardi Gras Festival queens. They were introduced at the Tuesday Eunicy city council meeting and after the meeting lined up for a photo. From left, are Mayor Scott Fontenot, Alderman Chad Andrepont, Teen Cajun Mardi Gras Landri Young, Junior Cajun Mardi Gras; Akashaa Hall, Deb Cajun Mardi Gras Chloe Fontenot, Junior Cajun Mardi Gras Emma-Kate Reed, Alderman Randall Reed, Alderwoman Germaine Simpson and Alderwoman Connie Thibodeaux. Mardi Gras is scheduled from Fe

Eunice Mardi Gras royalty

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 14, 2025
Adding a carnival season look are four Cajun Mardi Gras Festival queens. They were introduced at the Tuesday Eunicy city council meeting and after the meeting lined up for a photo.
Dan’Tarrell Marianne Jenkins

Dan’Tarrell Marianne Jenkins

Duo face porn charges involving juveniles

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 14, 2025
A duo face pornography charges involving juveniles after posting photos on FaceTime, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. Detectives with the Juvenile Division received a report on Jan. 25 of improper behavior with a juvenile, he stated.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 14, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Feb. 4 Bionca Doomes et al vs Daniel J. Richard et al, damages. Pelican State Credit Union vs Jeraldine F. Williams, suit on note. Wednesday, Feb. 5 James Logan Campbell vs Kristi Nicole Ashworth Campbell, divorce.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 14, 2025
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Friday, Feb. 7 Terrell Wayne Godeaux and MacKenzie Lane Edwards, both of Port Barre. Zachary Quinn Fontenot, of Mamou, and Jordan Nicole Pacheco, of Eunice.