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Zesty zinnias named Louisiana Super Plant for spring 2024

I am pleased to share that Zesty zinnias (Zinnia elegans) have been named a Louisiana Super Plant for spring 2024. Zinnias are beloved flowers for the garden for their bright, cheerful colors and large flower heads on tall, single stalks.

Keep food assistance flowing

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food assistance to Louisiana residents facing food insecurity.

Open government under assault

Does the average Louisiana citizen have a legal right to follow the internal workings of government in Louisiana? Not just in Baton Rouge at the state capitol, but in deliberations that take place by school boards, city councils, police juries and any other sanctioned public body?

Future state budgets must set priorities

Louisiana’s next budget for the 2025-2026 year will be under much stress as it will lose significant federal funding as well as the temporary 0.45% sales tax that will also expire.

Convoy crowded south Louisiana roads

It took more than three hours for 8,000 soldiers and a thousand-plus trucks to move through Opelousas on Saturday, May 11, 1940, and they were moving as quickly as they could. It was quite a show and people turned out to watch.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Wednesday, April 24 Wesley York Leitz of Eunice and Christina Ann Fontenot of Eunice. Thursday, April 25 Vadym Hrechukha of Bell and Amy Claire Stelly of Bell.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, April 24 Succession of Gregory Gerard Haynes Sr.. Taylor Blair Young vs Phillip Ryheen Arvie, protective order. Credit Bureau of Opelousas et al vs Cedrick Joseph, open account.

Info sought about attempted burglary in Eunice area

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an attempted burglary that occurred in the 8300 block of Eunice Iota Highway near Eunice the evening of April 23, according to Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish.

Tips sought in shooting death of parish corrections officer

Opelousas Police Detective Mike Hidalgo is asking the public’s help help in solving a murder in the city of Opelousas. Opelousas Police responded to shots being fired on the 1100 block of Park Avenue and located multiple shell casings at the scene.

Employee’s suit says school was toxic, made her sick

A former Eunice Junior High School employee has filed suit against the St. Landry Parish School Board charging the school’s environment was toxic and made her sick. Sharon K. Dietz filed suit on April 19 in the 27th Judicial District Court naming the school district and its insurer.