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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 1, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses at the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Thursday, Feb. 22 Gregory Dumes of Greta and Monica Lavette Greene of Sunset. Randall James Thomas Jr. of Opelousas And Katy Danielle Soileau of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 1, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Thursday, Feb. 22 State of Louisiana vs John Lee Ellis II, application for warrant of seizure. Lisa Ann Trosclair vs Paul Brent Trosclair II, divorce. Synchrony Bank vs Conrad Callegari, open account. Richard J.
There was a barbecue burger fundraiser sale to benefit the LSUE Women’s Basketball team. The luncheon fundraiser was held at the VFW Hall on Bobcat Drive on Feb. 21. Coach Jamel Samuels extended a “Thank you” to the community of Eunice for supporting the team, and gave a special “Thank you” to the Eunice Community Health Clinic and Glynn Michaud. From left, are Randall Vigee, Basile State Bank; Head Coach Samuels; Kaylan Jack; Tierra Sylvas; Rylie Bergeron; and behind Bergeron is Brynn Hardie, Dayla Simon,

There was a barbecue burger fundraiser sale to benefit the LSUE Women’s Basketball team. The luncheon fundraiser was held at the VFW Hall on Bobcat Drive on Feb. 21. Coach Jamel Samuels extended a “Thank you” to the community of Eunice for supporting the team, and gave a special “Thank you” to the Eunice Community Health Clinic and Glynn Michaud. From left, are Randall Vigee, Basile State Bank; Head Coach Samuels; Kaylan Jack; Tierra Sylvas; Rylie Bergeron; and behind Bergeron is Brynn Hardie, Dayla Simon,

LSUE women’s basketball team burger fundraiser

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 1, 2024
There was a barbecue burger fundraiser sale to benefit the LSUE Women’s Basketball team. The luncheon fundraiser was held at the VFW Hall on Bobcat Drive on Feb. 21.

Rotary Club, City of Rayne to hold Comedy Night event on April 4

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 1, 2024
The Rotary Club of Rayne, the City of Rayne and title sponsor Complete Turf Care are bringing genuine, family-friendly Cajun humor to Rayne. The inaugural Cajun Comedy Night will be held April 4 at the Rayne Civic Center featuring the stand-up comedy of Jonathan “JP” Perry.

LSU researchers design tool to explore effects of solar farming

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 1, 2024
Though solar farming is not a novel concept in renewable energy, it is fairly new to the state of Louisiana. With the advancement of renewable resources come questions about how they will affect humans and the environment.

Strain urges federal government to aid state’s crawfish industry

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 1, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) urges the federal government to aid Louisiana’s crawfish industry after an unprecedented drought. On Feb. 2, LDAF Commissioner Mike Strain, DVM, wrote a letter to the U.S.
Katie Richard speaks about the Belly Buddies program at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Katie Richard speaks about the Belly Buddies program at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Belly Buddies to help feed kids

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 1, 2024
Belly Buddies, a program to fight childhood hunger, has been in existence for almost 10 years in Eunice and is seeking to expand. Katie Richard, founder and executive director of Belly Buddies, started the program when she taught at Gendale Elementary and now teaches at Eunice Christian Academy.
More than 200 people attended the annual meeting called by St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard to talk about parish government’s services and progress. The meeting was held at the Delta Grand Theatre in Opelousas on Tuesday. Bellard is standing at right. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

More than 200 people attended the annual meeting called by St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard to talk about parish government’s services and progress. The meeting was held at the Delta Grand Theatre in Opelousas on Tuesday. Bellard is standing at right. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Bellard lauds parish government progress

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 1, 2024
In an annual meeting, St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard delivered a report on parish government’s progress in the past year. Speaking to about 200 people at the Delta Grand Theatre in Opelousas on Tuesday, Bellard recognized parish employees and others for their efforts.

Crack down on crime approved

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, March 1, 2024
Louisiana lawmakers gave final passage Thursday to sweeping changes in crime laws sought by Gov. Jeff Landry — including measures that will expand methods of execution to include electrocution and nitrogen hypoxia and shield records relating to the executions.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, March 1, 2024
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Friday, March 1 Brennen Dunbar, 25, 1000 block of Williams Street, Opelousas. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, possession of Schedule V CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia, headlamps violation.