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Presentation is on Opelousas during the Civil War

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 26, 2024
Kallie Johnston will give a presentation on Opelousas during the Civil War from 1 to 3 p.m. May 18 at the Opelousas Museum, 315 N Main St., Opelousas, Johnston’s talk will include and sketches of area soldiers to provide a glimpse at life in St. Landry pre- and post-Civil War.

Acadia Parish sheriff warns about 4-wheeler thefts

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 26, 2024
Four-wheelers, side-by-sides and certain types of trucks have been targeted for theft in various areas of Acadia Parish and surrounding parishes, according to Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson in a Crime Stoppers news release.

Parish receives state assistance for debris pickup

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 26, 2024
In lieu of the state not qualifying to receive FEMA assistance, Gov. Jeff Landry is helping parishes that were hardest hit by the storm on April 10. During the storm, St. Landry was hit by two EF-1 tornadoes in Port Barre and Washington. St.

Budget bills pass House

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 26, 2024
The House of Representatives advanced House Bill 1 (HB1) by a unanimous vote of the members present (104-0) sending it to the Senate for further consideration.
During a press conference Thursday at the Capitol, Landry defended attacks on his proposed constitutional convention, in which he wants legislators and 27 delegates hea will appoint to meet for two weeks to rewrite the state’s foundational document. (Piper Hutchinson/Louisiana Illuminator)

During a press conference Thursday at the Capitol, Landry defended attacks on his proposed constitutional convention, in which he wants legislators and 27 delegates hea will appoint to meet for two weeks to rewrite the state’s foundational document. (Piper Hutchinson/Louisiana Illuminator)

Governor defends constitutional convention

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Friday, April 26, 2024
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry wants a new constitution. He wants it soon, but he won’t say what he wants in it.
The Eunice Rotary Club sponsors an Administrative Professional each year, and the nominated and chosen recipient this year is Raven D. Lavergne, an administrative employee at Dr. Justin Elfert office in Eunice. From left, are Rotarian Pat Dossman, Dr. Justin Elfert, Jeanne Elfert, Lavergne, and Rotarian Jacque Pucheu. (Photo by Myra Miller)

The Eunice Rotary Club sponsors an Administrative Professional each year, and the nominated and chosen recipient this year is Raven D. Lavergne, an administrative employee at Dr. Justin Elfert office in Eunice. From left, are Rotarian Pat Dossman, Dr. Justin Elfert, Jeanne Elfert, Lavergne, and Rotarian Jacque Pucheu. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice Rotary Club honors an office ‘angel’

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 26, 2024
Raven DeVillier Lavergne is the winner of the Eunice Rotary Club’s Administrative Professional of the Year Award for 2024. The Rotary Club sponsored the Administrative Professional’s Day Luncheon Wednesday which was held at noon in the LSU Eunice Mumphrey Center.
Laura Rougeau Garcille recites her oath of office delivered by State Supreme Court Judge James Genovese on Wednesday in the St. Landry Parish Courthouse. With her is her husband, Brett, and children, Emmy, 9, holding a Bible, Riley, 7, and John Roth, 4. Seated in the background are District Judges Gregory Doucet and James Dotherty. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Laura Rougeau Garcille recites her oath of office delivered by State Supreme Court Judge James Genovese on Wednesday in the St. Landry Parish Courthouse. With her is her husband, Brett, and children, Emmy, 9, holding a Bible, Riley, 7, and John Roth, 4. Seated in the background are District Judges Gregory Doucet and James Dotherty. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

It’s Judge Garcille nowLaura Rougeau Garcille cites her faith, family and friends as she becomes a district judge

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, April 26, 2024
Brand new District Judge Laura Rougeau Garcille cited her faith, family and friends as pillars of support in her life leading to her judgeship. A 30-minute swearing-in ceremony for Garcille was held Wednesday at the St. Landry Parish Courthouse in Opelousas.
Gerald Reed

Gerald Reed

Gerald Reed

Myra Miller
Thursday, April 25, 2024
On April 25, 2024, we bid a heartfelt farewell to a remarkable soul who graced this world with his presence. Gerald Reed, born on February 27, 1948, was a beacon of kindness and love that touched the lives of all who were fortunate to know him.
St. Landry Crime Stoppers needs help in locating three fugitives wanted in St. Landry Parish.

St. Landry Crime Stoppers needs help in locating three fugitives wanted in St. Landry Parish.

St. Landry Parish Crime Stoppers: 3 wanted

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, April 25, 2024
St. Landry Crime Stoppers needs help in locating three fugitives wanted in St. Landry Parish. Aristien Dearay Tyler is a 45-year-old black male who is 6 feet 1-inch weighs 309 pounds.