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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 7, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court, Opelousas. Wednesday, May 27 April Lynn Aaron Thierry vs Anthony Joseph Thierry, divorce. State of Louisiana vs Anthony James Miller Sr., non-support. State of Louisiana vs Nickolas Paul Carriere, non-support.
Rep. Les Farnum asks a question during the May 26, 2022, meeting of the House and Governmental Affairs Committee. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

Rep. Les Farnum asks a question during the May 26, 2022, meeting of the House and Governmental Affairs Committee. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

One facet of Louisiana’s public records law is never enforced; a bill would weaken it

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Friday, June 7, 2024
Officials in Louisiana will soon be free to disregard state public records law at no risk if Gov. Jeff Landry signs into law a bill that currently sits on his desk. One expert says it will change nothing because courts have never enforced that part of the law anyway.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, June 4 Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Unlawful possession of tobacco/nicotine/vapor product. Juvenile, 13, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, June 5 1:18 a.m. Caller reported a disturbance between two subjects in the 500 block of East Vine. 2:29 a.m Disturbance reported in the 100 block of Gaspard. 5:29 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, June 6 Dexter Allen Washington,41, 200 block of N. Oleander Street, Opelousas.Cruelty to juveniles. Arrested by Opelousas Police.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center events The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is holding three free events off-site in June. Junior Ranger Summer Series from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the Washington Recreational Center, 705 S. Bridge St., Washington.
Jean Dyess Lembeck

Jean Dyess Lembeck

Jean Dyess Lembeck

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Jean Labon Lembeck (Dyess), our beloved mother, passed away in her sleep on April 22, 2024, at the age of 95. Born on August 21, 1928, in Prentiss, MS, Jean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Jean was married for 45 years to her dear husband, Dr.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, June 5 Jasmine Floietha McCruse, 30, 800 block of W. Cherry Street, Opelousas.

Alito dust-up has nothing to do with flags

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
I have never been married, nor do I have any children. I grew up around married people. I descend from a whole line of married people. I have friends who are married people. I deeply admire married people, and I think that they tend to be among the happiest folks in the universe.