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Leftover materials in Moosa Memorial Hospital demolition to be recycled
Demolition began at the hospital in June, but as progress is being made, it was determined in a meeting between Solid Waste and Parish President Jessie Bellard to use the materials taken from the demolition and use it to make improvements in repairs across the parish.
Lafayette Man Arrested for Stealing Over $500K From Infirmed Person
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested a Lafayette man after he allegedly exploited an infirmed person totaling over $500,000 in theft. Gregory T. Red, 62, was arrested on a slew of charges that include:. Exploitation of Person with Infirmities. Mortgage Fraud. Credit Card Fraud by Person Authorized to...
Clerk’s building remains disputed
By Harlan Kirgan Editor St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard said the parish is not obligated to help Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux pay for a building in Opelousas. The building at 306 W. Landry St. was originally intended to serve as an election and training facility on the first floor, according to Jagneaux. The second floor was to be rented to help pay for expenses. Jagneaux said that…
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