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Three-headed spacemen playing canasta?

The discussion went on for weeks after people claimed to have seen a flying saucer zip across south Louisiana on Saturday, Jan. 7. 1950. That was something to talk about, but not uncommon.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following applied for marriages licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas.
Thursday, Jan. 18
William Austin Jr. of Opelousas and Ida Mae Thomas of Opelousas.
Friday, Jan. 19

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas.
Wednesday, Jan. 17
Park East Capital vs Timber Boss et al, petition to make judgment executory.

Daniel Mark Prudhomme

Daniel Mark Prudhomme passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at the age of 39. No Services have been planned at this time.

Charles Norton Tweedel Sr.

Charles Norton Tweedel, Sr. passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at the age of 73. Memorial Service details are pending to be held at a later date at First Baptist Church Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.
Wednesday, Jan. 24

News notes

Etouffee Cook-off sponsors sought
The Eunice Chamber of Commerce is seeking sponsors for the 37th Annual World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off, scheduled to take place on March 23 at the Northwest Pavilion.

John Alvin Matte

John Alvin Matte passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at the age of 57. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jaimie Tyler officiating.