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Tempers flare as St. Landry leaders clash over parish finances

The Advocate | Acadiana Lafayette

Aug 7, 2026

Tempers flare as St. Landry leaders clash over parish finances

A St. Landry Parish Council committee meeting turned contentious Wednesday as council members and Parish President Jessie Bellard clashed over a state audit that found the parish i…

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Tempers flare as St. Landry leaders clash over parish finances

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