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Remembering the Mosquito Bowl on Christmas Eve 1944

The endless college football bowl season is upon us. Beginning last weekend with the Mrytle Beach Bowl, and mercifully ending on January 8 with the College Football Playoff National Championship game, 43 games will be played.

Will you be busted by a ‘noise camera’?

“Just when you think it’s safe to be a jerk on the roadway…” Motorists in many cities have grown accustomed to the likelihood of having their license plate photographed if they exceed the posted speed limit and/or run a red light.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Thursday, Dec. 14 Shawn O’Neal Perry of Sunset and Catherine Anne Stevens of Sunset. Friday, Dec. 15 Michael Citizen of Eunice and Wanda Bernita Cooper of Princeton.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Thursday, Dec. 14 Discover Bank vs Kyle Sylvester, open account. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company et al vs Trey Anthony Artie et al, damages. Ulonda Rideaux vs GoAuto Insurance Company et al, damages.

Scott man sentenced for child sex crimes

Kane Miller, 33, of Scott, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Robert R. Summerhays to 205 months (17 years, 1 month) in prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, announced U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown. On Sept.

Parish Council OKs $4,800 raise for its members

The St. Landry Parish Council approved a $4,800 a year raise for its members at its last regular meeting of the year on Wednesday. The raise is to begin on Jan. 1, 2025, and will increase the annual pay from $12,672 to $17,472.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Note: Jim Bradshaw’s column usually appears on the Opinion Page, but today’s Christmas-themed piece is landing on the Front Page. Merry Christmas!

Murder suspect found dead

A 33-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting on Corn Street on Dec. 15. Police Chief Kyle LeBouef also reported that on Wednesday shooting suspect Aaron Jones was found dead by a family member due to an apparent suicide.

LSU Eunice Chancellor’s List named for Fall 2023 semester

Louisiana State University Eunice has named 412 students to its Chancellor’s List for the Fall 2023 Semester. Students must have full-time status, completing more than 12 credit hours, and maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average.

Joey Paul Godeaux

Joey Paul Godeaux passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the age of 44. A Graveside Service for interment of his ashes will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023 with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating.