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School job descriptions OK’d with exceptions

A job description for St. Landry Parish School Board teachers was approved at Thursday’s meeting with two exceptions. Union representatives objected to including a provision allowing the job duties to include performing “other job job-related duties as assigned.

Remembering the house we live in

I’ve been listening to old crooners on Pandora lately, and one of my favorite Frank Sinatra songs is “The House I Live In.” Sinatra performed the patriotic song in an 11-minute movie short that was made in 1945, shortly after the conclusion of the war.

Rockford Files? Little House? 50 Years? Really?

Only a handful of the network TV series debuting 50 years ago this autumn managed to survive two or more seasons. But how many would have existed at all if they faced today’s TV/political environment? Sure, Mary Richards’ best friend Rhoda Morgenstern achieved her own CBS spin-off.

Questions linger nearly a century after Long’s death

When Huey Long was shot in the state capitol on Sept. 8, 1935, nobody could understand why Dr. Carl A. Weiss, a mild-mannered specialist from Baton Rouge, would do such a thing. Weiss himself was shot dead during the confrontation, so could not say.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following people obtained marriage license from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Aug. 28 Cameron Scott Meche and Adeline Marie Richard Smith, both Pella, Iowa. Jacob Russell Green and Alecia Janelle Lafleur. (No addresses available) Thursday, Aug.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court, Opelousas. Wednesday, Aug. 28 Abbeville Building & Loan vs Seth M. Dean, executory process. Discover Bank vs Garrett W. Phythian, petition to make judgment executory. Succession of Calvin Joseph Begnaud. Thursday, Aug.

Louisiana highway deaths down 10.5% in 2023

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission has released statistics that show fewer fatalities from motor vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle crashes on Louisiana roads last year, suggesting the Covid-era spike may be over. The crash data show 811 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2023.

Prepare your household for more frequent extreme weather

The American Red Cross of Louisiana is encouraging everyone to take critical actions during National Preparedness Month this September to be ready for worsening disasters.

Late season bargain plant shopping pointers

Summer is winding down and now is a great time to find plant bargains at local garden centers. The best way to approach late season purchases is to make a list. Look around your garden to find areas that need something more.

Prune roses soon to reinvigorate plants and promote fall blooms

As we enter the waning days of summer, many of our plants are just plain tired after enduring months of heat — and they’re showing it. Roses are no exception. They tend to get a bit leggy and overgrown this time of year, and you’ve probably noticed their blooms are smaller and less colorful.