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Award-winners, from left, are Lance Pitre, Laura Pitre, Bonnie Kyzar, Gabe Ortego, Rick Nesbitt, Susan Vigee, Erika Fontenot, Cole Frey, Alicia Mire, Michael Fruge, Holly Bertrand, Kip Bertrand, Carey Lawson, and the Rev. Andrew Bates. Award-winner Katie Richard was not available for the photo at the ceremony held Tuesday in the Dr. Anthony Mumphrey Center on the LSUE campus. (Submitted photo)

Award-winners, from left, are Lance Pitre, Laura Pitre, Bonnie Kyzar, Gabe Ortego, Rick Nesbitt, Susan Vigee, Erika Fontenot, Cole Frey, Alicia Mire, Michael Fruge, Holly Bertrand, Kip Bertrand, Carey Lawson, and the Rev. Andrew Bates. Award-winner Katie Richard was not available for the photo at the ceremony held Tuesday in the Dr. Anthony Mumphrey Center on the LSUE campus. (Submitted photo)

Eunice Chamber names ‘Eunice’s Best’

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 15, 2024
The Eunice Chamber of Commerce presented its first Eunice’s Best honors on Tuesday at the LSUE Mumphrey Center. The sold-out event honored individuals, businesses and other entities that make Eunice special.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Nov. 6 Caysen James Lawrence and Reghan Michelle Thibodeaux. (No addresses available) Thursday, Nov. 7 Terry James Breaux and Courtney Dawn Tweedel, both of Arnaudville. Friday, Nov.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District. Wednesday, Nov. 6 Calob Beard vs Sydni Brooke Arnaud, custody. Summer Thomas et al vs Geico Secure Insurance Co. et al, damages. Tutorship of Rayleigh Rose Lazard. Data Mortgage Inc. vs Lakiethdien Williams, executory process.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, November 14, 2024
KPC & Ladies Auxiliary seeks new members The St. Mathilda Council 92 Knights of Peter Claver and Court 92 Ladies Auxiliary are seeking new members. If you are a practicing Catholic man or woman, 18 years or older, you are invited to apply for membership.
Richard LeBouef, St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission executive director, speaks at Tuesday’s Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Richard LeBouef, St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission executive director, speaks at Tuesday’s Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Mayor confronts bulky waste problem

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Solid Waste Commission director pledges a fix for Eunice complaint “We’ve talked about this many times before,” said Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot about the removal of bulky curbside waste from the city’s streets.
Girl Scout Troop 1016 members Ava Ortego, left, and Kallie Bakka performed the flag-raising ceremony during the Veterans Day program held at the VFW 8971 Post Hall. Showing the two scouts the proper flag folding etiquette is Bob Witkovski, VFW Post 8971 quartermaster. Turn to Page 12 for additional Veterans Day photos. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Girl Scout Troop 1016 members Ava Ortego, left, and Kallie Bakka performed the flag-raising ceremony during the Veterans Day program held at the VFW 8971 Post Hall. Showing the two scouts the proper flag folding etiquette is Bob Witkovski, VFW Post 8971 quartermaster. Turn to Page 12 for additional Veterans Day photos. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Honoring veterans

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Veterans Day was observed at VFW Post 8971 Monday with an outdoors ceremony. VFW Post 8971 Commander Donnie Fontenot was the emcee. Fontenot thanked all veterans for their service. David Crader, American Legion Post 129 commander, was recognized for his service in the military.

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Fantasies owner ‘shifting gears,’ pulls permit

Steve Bandy / Crowley Post-Signal
Monday, November 11, 2024
Jasen Bourque has pulled the building permit for his planned Fantasies LS Club, but vows “this, by far, is not over.” “I’m just shifting gears right now,” Bourque said Wednesday morning. Bourque said he’s keeping the property on Gumpoint Highway and will be moving a double-wide mobile home onto it.
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Myra Miller
Monday, November 11, 2024
Food Bank Food Drive set for Dec. 10 The annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Eunice Food Bank, located at 2101 West Ash, behind the DMV.

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Sandbags available

Harlan Kirgan
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Sandbags are available for parish residents at the Yambilee Building, 1939 W. Landry Street in Opelousas, today, Nov. 9. Distribution begins at 9 a.m.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 8, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses at the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, Oct. 31 Kenneth Blaine Lanclos and Brenda Gail Lafleur, both of Vinson. Gerard Ty Levier of Port Barre and Angel Lee Benoit, of Opelousas. Monday, Nov.