News

Aaaaay! Is ‘Happy Days’ really turning 50?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 5, 2024
Oh, for simpler times with fewer adult responsibilities and fewer high-tech distractions! Then I might manage to finish reading two excellent autobiographies (Henry Winkler’s “Being Henry: The Fonz – And Beyond” and the late Garry Marshall’s “My Happy Days in Hollywood”) before The Big Day.

St. Landry Parish inauguration Monday

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 5, 2024
An inauguration ceremony for St. Landry Parish’s recently elected officials is scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the Delta Grand Theater, 120 S. Market St, Opelousas. The event is to honor and inaugurate the Parish President, Jessie Bellard along with officials elected in October.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, January 5, 2024
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Friday, Jan. 5 Roger Lee Thomas II, 24, 500 block of West Dupre Street, Washington. Attempted second degree murder, illegal possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 5, 2024
The following obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Thursday, Dec. 28 Keith Andre Perrodin of Eunice and Deasia Royal Jones of Eunice. Friday, Dec. 29 Alonzo Dontia Jenkins of Opelousas and Adria Montia Pitre of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 5, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, Dec. 27 Discover Bank vs Danielle D. Brown, open account. Discover Bank vs Alexis C. Matt, open account. Discover Bank vs Jeremy Richard, open account.

Rayne Police seek information about New Year’s Eve killing

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 5, 2024
Rayne Police detectives are seeking information regarding a homicide that occurred at a New Year’s Eve party in the 1000 block of Lyman Avenue at about 11 p.m. The victim, identified as 36-year-old Harry Richard Jr., was found with gunshot wounds and died at a local hospital.

Cassidy’s office to hold constituent assistance events

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 5, 2024
The office of U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) will hold four constituent assistance events on Monday and Tuesday in southwest Louisiana, for constituents needing assistance with federal agencies ranging from the Social Security Administration to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

Acadia Parish murderer’s life sentence commuted

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 5, 2024
As Gov. John Bel Edwards prepares to leave office, he has signed off on pardons or commutations of sentences for dozens of criminals. The list of criminals granted pardons or commutations of sentences includes 34 convicted killers — including one from Acadia Parish.
Surrounded by hundreds of volunteers and thousands of flowers, Jerry and Denise Underwood spent their New Year’s Day weekend volunteering their time and talents assisting in decorating the State of Louisiana’s award winning entry in the 2024 Rose Bowl Parade. Here, they present Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser with a City of Rayne shirt when they arrived in Pasadena, California.

Surrounded by hundreds of volunteers and thousands of flowers, Jerry and Denise Underwood spent their New Year’s Day weekend volunteering their time and talents assisting in decorating the State of Louisiana’s award winning entry in the 2024 Rose Bowl Parade. Here, they present Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser with a City of Rayne shirt when they arrived in Pasadena, California.

Rayne residents assist with state’s Rose Parade winning float

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 5, 2024
While most of the population were either taking it easy or celebrating while they ushered in 2024, two Rayne residents kept busy.

Tri-Parish jobless rates climb

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, January 5, 2024
Tri-Parish unemployment rates are up from a year ago in November, according to statistics released on Thursday by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The state’s not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November was 3.5%, up from 3.2% in November 2022.