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City of Eunice agenda meeting is Wednesday

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, July 1, 2024
The meeting to set the agenda for the July 9 Eunice Board of Aldermen’s meeting will be held at noon Wednesday at the Eunice Mayor’s conference room. The meeting is open to the public.
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News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, July 1, 2024
City of Eunice offices closed Thursday, Friday for July 4th On June 24 Governor Jeff Landry issued a Proclamation declaring Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5, as legal holidays in observance of Independence Day.

Fermented Plant Juice is a great cocktail for plants

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
From The Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club Fermented Plant Juice is a great alternative to synthetic fertilizers that disrupt soil microorganisms and contaminate water sources. It is an organic mix made from the natural fermentation of young, fast growing plant material.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Tuesday, June 18 Preston Duran Nations and Katrina Jean Hardy, both of Port Barre. Brian O’Neal Leday. and Lahaina Chantez Simien, both of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Monday, June 17 Gulfco of Louisiana et al vs Antstony Tychelle Comeaux, open account. Gulfco of Louisiana vs Trace D. Lockett, open account.
Laura Trahan Faul, center, is sworn in as Acadia Parish Clerk of Court during ceremonies Wednesday afternoon at Main Street Patio. Administering the oath is 15th Judicial District Judge David Smith. Faul is surrounded by member of her family, including husband Mark and daughters Meredith Hebert (partially hidden) and Mallory Raul, holding the family Bible. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post Signal)

Laura Trahan Faul, center, is sworn in as Acadia Parish Clerk of Court during ceremonies Wednesday afternoon at Main Street Patio. Administering the oath is 15th Judicial District Judge David Smith. Faul is surrounded by member of her family, including husband Mark and daughters Meredith Hebert (partially hidden) and Mallory Raul, holding the family Bible. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post Signal)

Faul takes oath as Acadia Parish clerk of court

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
Surrounded by members of her family, Laura Trahan Faul took the oath of office as Clerk of Court for Acadia Parish in ceremonies Wednesday afternoon at Main Street Patio.

Evangeline Parish sheriff says jail construction has started

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
Evangeline Parish Sheriff Charles Guillory announced the start date for the new parish jail was June 25. Initially, the start date was scheduled for a week prior, but the start was delayed because of tropical weather that moved across the area.
Kenneth Peart, Eunice’s pyrotechnist, prepares for Eunice’s 4th of July Fireworks showing. Peart had volunteer helpers from the Eunice Recreational Department. From left, are Maynard Andrepont, Steven Guidry and Marvelous Walker. The volunteers work at the concession stand at the Eunice Recreational Complex. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Kenneth Peart, Eunice’s pyrotechnist, prepares for Eunice’s 4th of July Fireworks showing. Peart had volunteer helpers from the Eunice Recreational Department. From left, are Maynard Andrepont, Steven Guidry and Marvelous Walker. The volunteers work at the concession stand at the Eunice Recreational Complex. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Peart plans a flashy finale on the Fourth

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
Kenneth Peart, former mayor and expert pyrotechnist, “It will be bigger and better!” he said of the 4th of July fireworks to begin at 9 p.m. Thursday at the Recreational Complex on Sittig Road.

Board approves annexations

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
In a rare occurrence, the Eunice Board of Aldermen approved two annexation requests at a special meeting on Wednesday. Both are for businesses on the south side of U.S. 190 on the west side of the city. One request is for a Whataburger on 1.38 acres and the other is for 1.
Steve Moosa, right, CPA with Darnall Sikes & Frederick, reads highlights from the city budget at a special meeting on Wednesday. Seated, from left, are Chad Andrepont, Ward 1 alderman; Germaine Simpson, Ward 2 alderwoman; Ginny Moody, city clerk; Scott Fontenot, mayor; Marion “Nootsie” Sattler, alderman at-large; Randall Reed, Ward 3 alderman; and Connie Thibodeaux, Ward 4 alderwoman. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Steve Moosa, right, CPA with Darnall Sikes & Frederick, reads highlights from the city budget at a special meeting on Wednesday. Seated, from left, are Chad Andrepont, Ward 1 alderman; Germaine Simpson, Ward 2 alderwoman; Ginny Moody, city clerk; Scott Fontenot, mayor; Marion “Nootsie” Sattler, alderman at-large; Randall Reed, Ward 3 alderman; and Connie Thibodeaux, Ward 4 alderwoman. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

City’s budget approved

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
The Eunice Board of Aldermen approved the 2025 fiscal year budget at a special meeting on Wednesday. The Board also OK’d amending the 2024 fiscal year budget along with two annexations.