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St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux is asking parish government to split the $1.2 million renovation cost for the above building in Opelousas. Parish President Jessie Bellard says the cost is not in the budget and the cannot afford to help foot the bill. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux is asking parish government to split the $1.2 million renovation cost for the above building in Opelousas. Parish President Jessie Bellard says the cost is not in the budget and the cannot afford to help foot the bill. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Clerk’s building remains disputed

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 5, 2024
By Harlan Kirgan Editor St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard said the parish is not obligated to help Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux pay for a building in Opelousas. The building at 306 W. Landry St.
Ernest Blanchard, St. Landry Parish Council member from Eunice, listens to Richard LeBouef, executive director of the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission, speak at Wednesday’s Council meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Ernest Blanchard, St. Landry Parish Council member from Eunice, listens to Richard LeBouef, executive director of the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission, speak at Wednesday’s Council meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Blanchard challenges commissioner’s residency

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 5, 2024
St. Landry Parish Council member Ernest Blanchard challenged the residency of St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission member Jodie Powell at a committee meeting Wednesday in Opelousas. Blanchard, of Eunice, said Powell is using a 1321 Oak St.
Elwin Berzas Granger

Elwin Berzas Granger

Elwin Berzas Granger

Myra Miller
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Elwin Berzas Granger passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at the age of 84. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 5, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Reed Cemetery in Lanse Meg.

Seniors can stay sharp using these tips

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Sunday’s paper (6/30) contained a couple of articles about how seniors can maintain their mental acuity. I’m 84. I can tell you what I do. It may not work for other people, but it works for me. — I am the church treasurer.

In attacking Trump, Left has demonized blue-collar values

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
By the time I knew what the term “blue collar” meant, I wasn’t. I come from a long line of blue-collar people, proud Italians and Irish who were carpenters and cooks and iron workers, and in the case of my beloved Pop Pop, a trashman.

Voting machine changes needed across the country

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
After former President Donald Trump lost his reelection in 2024, there have been continuous allegations that election fraud has taken place all across the country. So here is the question. Can voting machine computers be hacked? Can the election process be manipulated?
Attendees of the LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station’s 115th annual field day view a demonstration of a spray drone.

Attendees of the LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station’s 115th annual field day view a demonstration of a spray drone.

Rice farmers gather for annual field day at AgCenter station

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
For the 115th year, farmers gathered June 25 for the LSU AgCenter’s annual rice field day, where they heard updates on researchers’ efforts to breed higher-yielding varieties, develop pest management strategies and encourage beneficial agronomic practices.

LSU President William Tate to receive raise, contract extension

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The LSU Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a three-year contract extension and a $25,000 raise for LSU System President William Tate. Tate, who has led the system and the main campus for three years, will receive an annual salary of $750,000, an increase from $725,000.
From left, are Raquella and Clint Manuel, YF&R Excellence in Agriculture winners, and Stephen Austin, CEO, Louisiana Land Bank. (Submitted photo)

From left, are Raquella and Clint Manuel, YF&R Excellence in Agriculture winners, and Stephen Austin, CEO, Louisiana Land Bank. (Submitted photo)

Evangeline Parish couple win Excellence in Agriculture Award

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
A couple from Evangeline Parish is this year’s recipient of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture award. Clint and Raquella Manuel took the top prize at the 102nd annual convention held in New Orleans.