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Chataignier council members spar over mayor pro-tem vote

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Saturday, May 25, 2024
Verbal altercations broke out between Councilwomen Maria Calvin and Carilyn “Tu” Arvie during a contentious council meeting in Chataignier on May 20. One of the main items of contention was the appointment of a new mayor pro tem.
A NOAA summary infographic showing hurricane season probability and numbers of named storms predicted from NOAA’s 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook.

A NOAA summary infographic showing hurricane season probability and numbers of named storms predicted from NOAA’s 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook.

Hurricane season is here; prepare now for potential storms

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 24, 2024
Hurricane season is once again upon us, and the LSU AgCenter has recommendations to mitigate potential damage and losses to yards, homes and animals as well as tips for keeping food and cleaning supplies on hand.
Setting up a memorial garden can be a deeply personal and therapeutic process. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Setting up a memorial garden can be a deeply personal and therapeutic process. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Memorial gardens: Living tributes to loved ones

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Friday, May 24, 2024
Memorial gardens offer a beautiful and meaningful way to honor family members, friends and even pets who have passed away.

BBQ Fest band lineup announced

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 24, 2024
St. Landry Parish Government has announced the band lineup for St. Landry BBQ Fest on June 7- 9 at the Yambilee Grounds and Ag Arena in Opelousas. The BBQ Fest includes a variety of arts and crafts vendors, a carnival with rides, plus food and drink vendor.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 24, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court, Opelousas. Wednesday, May. 15 Isiah Mark Mouton of Opelousas and Gabrielle Elise Robertson of Lafayette. Thursday, May 16 Jason Ray Mayo and Kelsi Mae Bingham.
The VFW Post 8971, American Legion Post 129 and DAV Chapter 19, will have a Memorial Day ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday at the Rotary Foundation corner of South 2nd and Park Avenue.

The VFW Post 8971, American Legion Post 129 and DAV Chapter 19, will have a Memorial Day ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday at the Rotary Foundation corner of South 2nd and Park Avenue.

Eunice ceremony scheduled Monday

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 24, 2024
The VFW Post 8971, American Legion Post 129 and DAV Chapter 19, will have a Memorial Day ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday at the Rotary Foundation corner of South 2nd and Park Avenue. There will be a guest speaker. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Breakfast cost upset Louisiana legislator

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 24, 2024
Enough was enough when a Baton Rouge hotel charged a state legislator thirty cents for his breakfast in June 1942. He stormed back to the capitol and filed a bill to keep hotels and restaurants from raising prices during football weekends, Mardi Gras, and when the legislature was in session. Rep.

Honoring family on Memorial Day

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 24, 2024
Ida Ayres never served a day in the armed forces, but at 95, she knows plenty about the sacrifices of war. “Through six wars, I have been the daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother of family members who served, or are serving, their country,” Ida told me.

Can the population implosion be stopped?

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 24, 2024
“And when I die / and when I’m gone / there’ll be one child born, in this world / to carry on / to carry on.” The song written by Laura Nyro and most famously performed by Blood, Sweat & Tears may have been overly optimistic.
State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley and Gov. Jeff Landry presented the Let Teachers Teach recommendations in a joint news conference. (Allison Allsop)

State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley and Gov. Jeff Landry presented the Let Teachers Teach recommendations in a joint news conference. (Allison Allsop)

Landry, Brumley push for sweeping classroom changes for teachers

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Friday, May 24, 2024
Louisiana’s governor and the state’s K-12 public school leader unveiled recommendations they say will free teachers to focus on classroom instruction rather than what they consider bureaucratic hindrances.