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EMTL fall registration set The Eunice Men’s Tennis League (EMTL) will begin its 2024 fall season league on Aug. 19. Registration is underway through Aug. 12 at the law office of Terry Hoychick, 141 South 6th, Eunice. Dues are $30. Captains’ meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at Hoychick’s office.
The 10th annual Fête-Dieu du Têche, born 10 years ago on the bayou will “jump ship” this year and will travel 130 miles on the Mississippi River.

The 10th annual Fête-Dieu du Têche, born 10 years ago on the bayou will “jump ship” this year and will travel 130 miles on the Mississippi River.

Fête-Dieu du Teche Eucharistic Procession focuses on Mississippi River

The 10th annual Fête-Dieu du Têche, born 10 years ago on the bayou will “jump ship” this year and will travel 130 miles on the Mississippi River.

Buzz off! Deet-free DIY mosquito repellent

Deet free DIY mosquito repellent is a safer way to make summer outdoors more fun. There are several essential oils that work well in a spray for skin. Put 50 drops of eucalyptus essential oil in a glass spray bottle along with 2 ounces of water and 1 ounce of vodka, shake well and spray on skin.
The CFMA, Acadiana Charter Chapter in Eunice, awarded four school scholarships at this month’s meeting to a few outstanding students at $250 each. If they remain in school they receive another $250 in January, 2025. From left are CFMA Vice President Leward Lafleur, Carlie Booth, Ryan Trahan, Mollie Sonnier, and CFMA President Greg Brown. William LeJeune of Iota, who had just returned from a French Immersion class in Nova Scotia is not pictured. (Photo by Rick Nesbitt/KEUN Radio)

The CFMA, Acadiana Charter Chapter in Eunice, awarded four school scholarships at this month’s meeting to a few outstanding students at $250 each. If they remain in school they receive another $250 in January, 2025. From left are CFMA Vice President Leward Lafleur, Carlie Booth, Ryan Trahan, Mollie Sonnier, and CFMA President Greg Brown. William LeJeune of Iota, who had just returned from a French Immersion class in Nova Scotia is not pictured. (Photo by Rick Nesbitt/KEUN Radio)

CFMA awards scholarships

The CFMA, Acadiana Charter Chapter in Eunice, awarded four school scholarships at this month’s meeting to a few outstanding students at $250 each. If they remain in school they receive another $250 in January, 2025.
New Rotary Club members were recognized at the club’s meeting on Wednesday. From left, are Amber Vidrine, Greg “Stormy” Soileau, Rotary Club President Ellis Daigle, Debbie Kreswell and Jessica Vondenstein. (Photo by Myra Miller)

New Rotary Club members were recognized at the club’s meeting on Wednesday. From left, are Amber Vidrine, Greg “Stormy” Soileau, Rotary Club President Ellis Daigle, Debbie Kreswell and Jessica Vondenstein. (Photo by Myra Miller)

New Rotary Club members recognized

New Rotary Club members were recognized at the club’s meeting on Wednesday. From left, are Amber Vidrine, Greg “Stormy” Soileau, Rotary Club President Ellis Daigle, Debbie Kreswell and Jessica Vondenstein. (Photo by Myra Miller)
 Louisiana Senator Bob Hensgens

Louisiana Senator Bob Hensgens

Hensgens heads Energy and Environment Committee

Louisiana Senator Bob Hensgens was unanimously elected chairman of the Energy and Environment Committee for The Council of State Governments Southern Office (CSG South) by members of the committee during the 78th Annual Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) held on July 21 - 25 at the Greenbrier...

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District. Wednesday, July 31 Kayln Cormier vs Terran Guillory et al, damages. Julia Ben vs Chubb Custom Insurance Company et al, damages. Discover Bank vs Lazarius D. Handy, open account. Discover Bank vs Marion D.
First-grade teacher Arien Harper greets one of her students, Valynn Edwards, on her first day of school.  Looking on are Jackson Guillory and Aria Faulkner, also in Harper’s class. (Photo by Amy Myers)

First-grade teacher Arien Harper greets one of her students, Valynn Edwards, on her first day of school. Looking on are Jackson Guillory and Aria Faulkner, also in Harper’s class. (Photo by Amy Myers)

First day of school at East Elementary

First-grade teacher Arien Harper greets one of her students, Valynn Edwards, on her first day of school. Looking on are Jackson Guillory and Aria Faulkner, also in Harper’s class. (Photo by Amy Myers)
From left, St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste III and School Board President Mary Ellen Donatto discussed budget issues at Thursday’s School Board meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

From left, St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Milton Batiste III and School Board President Mary Ellen Donatto discussed budget issues at Thursday’s School Board meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

School Board faces a budget hurdle

The St. Landry Parish School Board’s finance director said the school district faces a $5.2 million deficit in its 20-24-2025 budget.