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Air conditioning changed politics and the world

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
Thank God Willis Haviland Carrier invented air conditioning — for the most part. Before air conditioning, the heat drove us outside and brought us together. Friends sought the shade of trees or a refreshing dip in a lake or river.

Device was ‘best tractor safety insurance’

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
It’s not clear whether Paul Trahan of Gueydan wanted to make money or just keep farmers from getting hurt when he patented his safety attachment for tractors in 1922. He may have wanted to do both.

What’s a good age gap for couples?

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
A recent news development has left some folks scandalized and others envious. (And still others grumbling, “I don’t need no stinking news developments! I’m too busy getting ready to vote!

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Tuesday, June 18 Preston Duran Nations and Katrina Jean Hardy, both of Port Barre. Brian O’Neal Leday. and Lahaina Chantez Simien, both of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Monday, June 17 Gulfco of Louisiana et al vs Antstony Tychelle Comeaux, open account. Gulfco of Louisiana vs Trace D. Lockett, open account.
Laura Trahan Faul, center, is sworn in as Acadia Parish Clerk of Court during ceremonies Wednesday afternoon at Main Street Patio. Administering the oath is 15th Judicial District Judge David Smith. Faul is surrounded by member of her family, including husband Mark and daughters Meredith Hebert (partially hidden) and Mallory Raul, holding the family Bible. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post Signal)

Laura Trahan Faul, center, is sworn in as Acadia Parish Clerk of Court during ceremonies Wednesday afternoon at Main Street Patio. Administering the oath is 15th Judicial District Judge David Smith. Faul is surrounded by member of her family, including husband Mark and daughters Meredith Hebert (partially hidden) and Mallory Raul, holding the family Bible. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post Signal)

Faul takes oath as Acadia Parish clerk of court

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
Surrounded by members of her family, Laura Trahan Faul took the oath of office as Clerk of Court for Acadia Parish in ceremonies Wednesday afternoon at Main Street Patio.

Crowley man arrested for pornography involving juveniles

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a Crowley man on June 26 for pornography Involving juveniles under the age of 13. Shannon Robert Primeaux, 42, of South Avenue D in Crowley, was arrested on 15 counts of pornography involving juveniles under the age of 13 (Felony).

Evangeline Parish sheriff says jail construction has started

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
Evangeline Parish Sheriff Charles Guillory announced the start date for the new parish jail was June 25. Initially, the start date was scheduled for a week prior, but the start was delayed because of tropical weather that moved across the area.