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Gov. Landry vindicated on ESG insanity with China

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 23, 2024
As you may recall, then Attorney General Jeff Landry issued in 2022 a Louisiana Opinion to the State Pension Board that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Investing is likely a violation of their Fiduciary Duties — and that state-pension fund board members, public pension fund trustees,...

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 23, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Tuesday, Feb. 13 Edward Martin III of Opelousas and Dayanni Monae Roberts of Opelousas. Jordan Ryan Lacomb of Opelousas and Madison Elise Guidry of Sunset. Wednesday, Feb.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 23, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Monday, Feb. 12 Credit Acceptance Group vs John M. Williams, suit on note. Allstate Credit Plan vs Darrell Anderson, suit on executory and garnish.
The VFW Post 8971 presented the 2023 Public Service Awards on Feb. 19. The awardees were honored, recognized and enjoyed an evening dinner meal. The VFW Post 8971 commander is Donnie Fontenot. From left, are Sgt. Damien Morgan of St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department; Lt. Ryan Young of the Eunice Police Department; firefighter-operator Christian Walker of the Eunice Fire Department; Chelsey Harris, the EMT of the Year; Wendy Lalonde, the 911 operator/dispatcher of the year; and James Darbonne, VFW voluntee

The VFW Post 8971 presented the 2023 Public Service Awards on Feb. 19. The awardees were honored, recognized and enjoyed an evening dinner meal. The VFW Post 8971 commander is Donnie Fontenot. From left, are Sgt. Damien Morgan of St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department; Lt. Ryan Young of the Eunice Police Department; firefighter-operator Christian Walker of the Eunice Fire Department; Chelsey Harris, the EMT of the Year; Wendy Lalonde, the 911 operator/dispatcher of the year; and James Darbonne, VFW voluntee

VFW Public Service Awards

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 23, 2024
The VFW Post 8971 presented the 2023 Public Service Awards on Feb. 19. The awardees were honored, recognized and enjoyed an evening dinner meal. The VFW Post 8971 commander is Donnie Fontenot. From left, are Sgt. Damien Morgan of St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department; Lt.

Burge named interim CEO at Savoy Medical Center

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 23, 2024
Gene Burge will assume the role as interim CEO at Savoy Medical Center effective March 11. Burge has had many roles at Savoy Medical Center in his 40 plus years, including CRNA, director of anesthesia and was the CEO of Savoy Medical Center from December of 2016 until his retirement in 2021.
St. Landry Parish Council members, from left, Timmy Lejeune and Ernest Blanchard before Wednesday’s meeting in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Council members, from left, Timmy Lejeune and Ernest Blanchard before Wednesday’s meeting in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Energy district created

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 23, 2024
The St. Landry Parish Council approved the creation of an energy generation district to regulate the development and operation of green energy in the parish.
Angelia Guillory is the 2023 Eunice Rotary Club’s Citizen of the Year. Rotarians accept nominations every year for its Citizen of the Year. Guillory is with Nancee Sorenson, LSUE chancellor and Rotary president; Jerry Ann Vital of Lake Charles, a cousin of Guillory; and Sherby Guillory Jr. of Houston, Guillory’s brother. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Angelia Guillory is the 2023 Eunice Rotary Club’s Citizen of the Year. Rotarians accept nominations every year for its Citizen of the Year. Guillory is with Nancee Sorenson, LSUE chancellor and Rotary president; Jerry Ann Vital of Lake Charles, a cousin of Guillory; and Sherby Guillory Jr. of Houston, Guillory’s brother. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Angelia Guillory named Rotary’s Eunice Citizen of the Year

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 23, 2024
Angelia Guillory is the 2023 Rotary Citizen of the Year. Guillory was recognized and honored at the Rotary Club meeting Wednesday. Two members of her family were present for the presentation, Jerry Ann Vital of Lake Charles, a cousin; and her brother, Sherby Guillory Jr. of Houston, Texas.
A Eunice man was the subject of a search of two residences in the 300 block of Aymond Street on Thursday morning. Eunice Police, Marshals and State Police were involved in the search. for Theobegi Levier, 30. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

A Eunice man was the subject of a search of two residences in the 300 block of Aymond Street on Thursday morning. Eunice Police, Marshals and State Police were involved in the search. for Theobegi Levier, 30. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Police seek suspect on Aymond Street

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, February 23, 2024
Police, Marshal’s deputies and a State Police patrolman conducted a search of two residences in the 300 block of Aymond Street at about 8;30 a.m. Thursday in search of a fugitive.
Courtland Dwayne LeDoux

Courtland Dwayne LeDoux

Courtland Dwayne LeDoux

Myra Miller
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Courtland LeDoux, a cherished son, brother, and father, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2024, at the young age of 25, following a tragic accident. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 p.m.
Xavier Watson

Xavier Watson

Jury convicts man in Eunice shooting

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, February 22, 2024
A St. Landry Parish jury convicted Xavier Watson for the attempted second-degree murder of a 14-year-old juvenile on May 4, 2022. According to a news release from St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre the jury deliberated for an hour before delivering a verdict on Wednesday.