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For Mother’s Day — teaching the art of laughter

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 10, 2024
My mother would have been considered eccentric had she been financially wealthy. She would do almost anything — and wear almost any silly costume — to bring joy into the lives of others, much to the embarrassment of her six children.

Derby winner joins impressive club

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 10, 2024
When Lafayette native Brian Hernandez Jr. rode longshot Mystik Dan to a photo-finish Kentucky Derby win he joined a list of south Louisiana jockeys who have made racing history. He said his race was inspired by one of them, Calvin Borel, a native of the St.

Is ‘value’ a dirty word?

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 10, 2024
As I sit here admiring my 88-cent container of mustard, I can’t help feeling self-conscious.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 10, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court, Opelousas. Wednesday, May 1 American Express National Bank vs Eric Landry, open account. Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs John Glen Bernard, executory process.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated May 5 – 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week to raise awareness of the hazards posed by hurricanes and strengthen the nation’s readiness before hurricanes form.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated May 5 – 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week to raise awareness of the hazards posed by hurricanes and strengthen the nation’s readiness before hurricanes form.

Cleco urges customers to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 10, 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated May 5 – 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week to raise awareness of the hazards posed by hurricanes and strengthen the nation’s readiness before hurricanes form.
Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry, left, sits with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill as Gov. Jeff Landry speaks on opening day of a legislative special session focusing on crime, Feb. 19, at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. (Hillary Schienuk/ The Advocate, Pool)

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry, left, sits with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill as Gov. Jeff Landry speaks on opening day of a legislative special session focusing on crime, Feb. 19, at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. (Hillary Schienuk/ The Advocate, Pool)

La. congressional districts for fall election up to U.S. Supreme Court

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 10, 2024
By Piper Hutchinson Louisiana Illuminator With no legislative path forward, Louisiana officials and Black voters are looking to the U.S. Supreme Court for answers on boundaries for the state’s congressional districts.

Multiple burglaries investigated in Eunice area off La. 13

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 10, 2024
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s detectives are investigating multiple burglaries that occurred on James Place, Hickory Lane and McManus Street, off of La. 13 near Eunice on May 4 between 1:50 and 6 a.m. Two unknown suspects were captured on video surveillance entering vehicles and outdoor storage buildings.
Shawana Johnson of Opelousas and Kimberly Bourgeois of Mamou were recipients of the Woman With Heart awards presented by the Women United of St. Landry-Evangeline United Way.

Shawana Johnson of Opelousas and Kimberly Bourgeois of Mamou were recipients of the Woman With Heart awards presented by the Women United of St. Landry-Evangeline United Way.

Women With Heart recipients presented by Women United

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 10, 2024
Shawana Johnson of Opelousas and Kimberly Bourgeois of Mamou were recipients of the Woman With Heart awards presented by the Women United of St. Landry-Evangeline United Way. The presentation was held at the 12th Annual Women With Heart Luncheon and Awards on May 8 at the Opelousas Civic Center.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, May 9, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, May 8 1:09 a.m. Suspicious person in the area of Sittig and Hwy. 13. 3:01 a.m. Patroling in the area of Hill, Harold and near Lonnie. 6:51 a.m. Patroling in the area of Armide for a red wagon in a field.