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9-parish juvenile prison proposed

The chairman of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District recently spoke to the Acadia Parish Police Jury to share plans for a proposed juvenile facility for the district as well as request $1,000 in start-up money for the district committee. Chairman Jessie Bellard, who is also the St.

Wind farm ordinance adopted

The St. Landry Parish Council adopted an ordinance to govern wind farms at its Dec. 18 meeting. Parish President Jessie Bellard was asked to comment about complaints about the wind farms during the meeting.

Eunice man faces multiple charges after shooting

A 26-year-old Eunice man faces multiple charges after he shot at a vehicle on Christmas Eve, according to Police Chief Kyle LeBouef.

Fans urged to ‘stay in the game’ by not drinking and driving

Only one team in the Sugar Bowl matchup on New Year’s Day can advance in the college football playoffs, but the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission wants all fans at the Superdome and those watching at home to “stay in the game” by not drinking and driving.

Fire marshal offers safety tips ahead of New Year holiday

With fireworks tents and stands starting to see more sales following the Christmas holiday, the State Fire Marshal’s Office wants to encourage all Louisiana residents to not only be safe when using fireworks, but knowledgeable when buying them.

Area McNeese graduates listed

McNeese State University conferred degrees on 542 graduates during two ceremonies for the university’s 163rd commencement on Dec. 13 in McNeese’s Legacy Center.

Area LSU grads named

BATON ROUGE –– LSU celebrated a record-breaking commencement, awarding 2,154 degrees during the university’s 318th commencement exercises on Dec. 19.

NSU announces Summer, Fall 2024 graduates

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University awarded degrees to 602 Summer and Fall 2024 graduates during commencement exercises Dec.18-19. Three ceremonies took place in Prather Coliseum over two days.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Dec. 18 Fabian Jude Godeaux and Jessica Rae Mayer, both of Ville Platte. Thursday, Dec. 19 Nolan Roberts and Deborah Ann Hunter, both of Opelousas. Friday, Dec.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court. Wednesday, Dec. 18 American Express National Bank vs Alison Bergeron, open account. Tanya Quebedeaux Fontenot vs Matthew Scott Fontenot, divorce. Byron D. Briggs vs Janet Marie Soileau Sullivan, et al, executory process.