St. Landry Parish government

Harold Taylor, left, newly elected St. Landry Parish Council chairman, speaks with Lena Charles, right about an appointment to the St. Landry Parish Economic Development District board of directors as councilwoman Nancy Carriere looks on. Charles tied with Anthony Baltakis for a seat on the economic district’s board. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Baltakis appointment up in the air

A Eunice representative on the St. Landry Parish Economic Development District board of directors faces a second vote on his appointment by the Parish Council.

Bridge closed

The Andrepont Bridge, located between Opelousas and Lawtell off of U.S. 190 in St. Landry Parish, is closed for replacement for the next four to six months, according to a notice from St. Landry Parish Government.
The work is part of the Federal-State Off-System Bridge Program.

Newly elected St. Landry Parish officials gathered Monday at the Delta Grand Theatre in Opelousas to recite their oaths of office. From left, are Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux, District 12 Councilman Jimmie Edwards, District 13 Councilman Colby Clavier and Chief Deputy Clerk of Court Lisa Doyle. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Fontenot takes oath for 2nd term as parish president; Colby Clavier, new District 13 council member, takes office

As Parish President Bill Fontenot began his second term Monday, he reminded about 200 people attending inaugural ceremony that four years ago St. Landry Parish was known for its bad roads.

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