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Ready for an Apple Vision Pro world?

What an amazing coincidence! Two days after Apple released its much-ballyhooed Vision Pro contraption, Joni Mitchell gave her first Grammy Awards performance.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following applied for marriages licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Thursday, Feb. 1 Timothy James Lyons of Kaplan and Cherie Lyn Tweedel of Church Point. Friday, Feb. 2 Fabien Courtlyn Broussard of Arnaudville and Shawanda Maria Iglus of Arnaudville.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, Jan. 31 Spring Oaks Capital SPV vs Rahim Sonnier, open account. Andrew Jones vs Kenderrick Jamal Lamb, protective order. Andrew Jones vs Trayview Joubert, protective order.

Bird feeders – more than just for the birds

Bird feeders do so much more than provide an opportunity to watch local bird species from the comfort of home.

Celebrating love and floral beauty in February

As February unfolds, hearts beat a little faster in anticipation of two significant events: Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14 and National Floral Design Day on Feb. 28. These occasions not only mark the celebration of love but also honor the artistry and beauty of flowers.

Eunice city meeting reset for Thursday

The mayor and Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting will be held Thursday instead of Tuesday due to the Mardi Gras holiday. Mayor Scott Fontenot held an agenda-setting meeting on Thursday and noted the meeting will begin with a 6:15 p.m.

Parish Council ponders litter solutions

Two St. Landry Parish Council committees returned to deliberating on how to stop littering. The littering is an embarrassment to the parish, said Council member Ken Marks, who said there is need to bring different entities together to address littering.

License plate readers are on the job

License plate-reading cameras are in operation in Eunice, announced Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. The police chief didn’t want to disclose where the cameras are located, but they are working 24-7, 365 days now.

Phillip Gobert

With heavy hearts the family of Phillip Gobert announces his passing on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Senior Village Rehab and Retirement Center in Opelousas. He leaves behind a legacy, cherished memories, and a void that cannot be filled. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Feb. 7 12:17 a.m. Disturbance reported in the 100 block of Prairie, and home owner wants a subject to be removed. 10:02 a.m. Caller in the 600 block of College reported an indescent picture on a video.