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Tri-Parish workforce holds steady

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The workforce counts in St. Landry and Evangeline parishes declined in July compared to a year ago, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. But the Tri-Parish workforce count declined by 34 to 68,981 in July compared to a year ago.
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Myra Miller
Monday, August 26, 2024
CDA meeting set for Monday Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 208 “Back from Summer” meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday in the Jeanmard Hall on North 3rd Street. Current members are urged to attend and bring a non-perishable food item to assist in re-stocking the Eunice Food Bank.

Fragrant low-light plants to freshen a bathroom

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 23, 2024
Humid loving, low-light, fragrant plants make a beautiful statement in a bathroom without using air freshener products which contain hidden toxic chemicals. Air fresheners are fast and easy but come with a high cost to human and pet health.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 23, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Aug. 14 Jared Matthew Harbour and Kristy Lynn Fontenot, both of Port Barre. Devon Tarbell Williams and Mary Deyone Janice, both of Eunice. Friday, Aug.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 23, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District. Monday, Aug. 12 Succession of Shirley Mae Richard Miller. Tuesday, Aug. 13 State of Louisiana vs Jason Keith Alexander Jr., non support. Succession of Gary Wayne Bertrand. Wednesday, Aug. 14 Joseph F. Godchaux Jr.

Chataignier police chief gets raise

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 23, 2024
The Chataignier Village Council meeting, held Aug. 19 devolved into free-for-all discussions on topics ranging from pay raises for the chief of police and the village clerk to security concerns over the drug rehabilitation center located in the village.
Early morning temperatures in the low 70s last week made riding a bicycle comfortable. This bicycle rider was on East Vine Street at about 7 a.m. Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Early morning temperatures in the low 70s last week made riding a bicycle comfortable. This bicycle rider was on East Vine Street at about 7 a.m. Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Morning rider

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 23, 2024
Early morning temperatures in the low 70s last week made riding a bicycle comfortable. This bicycle rider was on East Vine Street at about 7 a.m. Wednesday. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
Dr. Nancy Sorensen, LSUE chancellor, speaks at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Dr. Nancy Sorensen, LSUE chancellor, speaks at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Chancellor: Enrollment up at LSUE

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 23, 2024
LSUE Chancellor Nancy Sorenson says she is super excited about what LSUE has been doing, where the college has been and has come, and what the university has accomplished last year.
Council member Mildred Thierry. (File photo)

Council member Mildred Thierry. (File photo)

Parish Council reconsiders public hearing procedure

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 23, 2024
Public hearings have recently extended the meeting time by about two hours for the St. Landry Parish Council. “I think it has become necessary that we consider putting something into place where we don’t deal with more than four ordinances per meeting,” said Council member Mildred Thierry.