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St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, right, reads a proclamation declaring Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week for March 24 to 25 in Eunice and Lakeview Park. Also shown, from left, are Jeanne Solis, executive director for Louisiana Folk Roots, and Board member Colby Martin at Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting. (Photo Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard, right, reads a proclamation declaring Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week for March 24 to 25 in Eunice and Lakeview Park. Also shown, from left, are Jeanne Solis, executive director for Louisiana Folk Roots, and Board member Colby Martin at Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting. (Photo Harlan Kirgan)

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Balfa Week declared at Parish Council meeting

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 7, 2025
Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week was declared for March 24 to 25 in Eunice and Lakeview Park in proclamation signed by Parish President Jessie Bellard at Wednesday’s Parish Council meeting.
Eric Lafleur, right, a bond attorney, speaks to the St. Landry Parish Council on Wednesday. Council members seated from left are Harold Taylor Ken Marks, Dexter Brown, Timmy Lejeune and Ernest Blanchard. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eric Lafleur, right, a bond attorney, speaks to the St. Landry Parish Council on Wednesday. Council members seated from left are Harold Taylor Ken Marks, Dexter Brown, Timmy Lejeune and Ernest Blanchard. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Council approves Bellard budget

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 7, 2025
The St. Landry Parish Council approved a 2025 parish budget on an 8-4 vote as submitted by Parish President Jessie Bellard at its meeting on Wednesday.

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$188K theft from school district revealed

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 7, 2025
A $187,839 theft from the St. Landry Parish School Board was reported as an additional audit finding at Thursday’s Board meeting.
Seed packets list important information such as planting depth and how many days it will take until germination. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

Seed packets list important information such as planting depth and how many days it will take until germination. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

To enjoy flowers, veggies and herbs this spring, start your seeds now

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 7, 2025
Tired of the cold, gray doldrums of winter? Here’s something to look forward to: Spring isn’t all that far away, and now is the time to get your seeds started for many warm-season annuals, vegetables and herbs.

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Hapless warehouse burglars were easy to find

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 7, 2025
The thieves who broke into Captain Gerand Carriere’s warehouse in the steamboat town of Washington in October 1873 might get an A for effort but would surely flunk a basic burglary course. The warehouse was a tempting target. Carriere ran several successful businesses and was a wealthy man.

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NASA stranded in mediocrity

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 7, 2025
International Space Station (ISS): Hello, Houston, Starliner crew Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams here. Any word on when we can return home? Houston: Hey, guys.

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Thinking about old crushes on Valentine’s Day?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 7, 2025
When I celebrate Valentine’s Day with my wife, I will be totally unapologetic if my mind wanders to my first crush. Here’s the backstory. When I was four or five years old, a neighbor lady gave me a box of old Valentines. My favorite was adorned with a little girl who looked like a bee.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 7, 2025
The following people obtain marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Monday, Feb. 3 William Henry Millsaps Jr., of Ruston, and Cynthia Avis Manuel, of Eunice. Tuesday, Feb. 4 Haven Zackery Wills, of Opelousas, and Zoe Claire Witt, of Washington.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 7, 2025
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, Jan. 29 Succession of Louis Ambrose Devillier. Jason Breaux vs Haley Liquette, custody. Thursday, Jan. 30 Rachel Willis et al vs Wanda Lee Joubert, damages. Brandon Joseph vs Montana Citizen, custody.