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Mayor Scott Fontenot was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Rotary Club meeting. From left, are Bob Fontenot, Rotarian; LSUE Chancellor Nancee Sorenson, president of Rotary; and Fontenot. Mayor Fontenot was the guest of Bob Fontenot. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Mayor Scott Fontenot was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Rotary Club meeting. From left, are Bob Fontenot, Rotarian; LSUE Chancellor Nancee Sorenson, president of Rotary; and Fontenot. Mayor Fontenot was the guest of Bob Fontenot. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Mayor touts progress at City Hall

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 28, 2024
Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot touted a range of achievements from improving the General Fund balance to pay raises for public safety employees during this tenure as mayor.
City of Eunice offices closed July 4 and July 5.

City of Eunice offices closed July 4 and July 5.

City of Eunice offices closed for Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 27, 2024
City of Eunice closed Thursday & Friday for 4th of July 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.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, June 27, 2024
City office hours changed Due to staffing shortage, the City of Eunice Gas/Sewer Billing Office and Permits/License Office will close for lunch from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Offices will continue to open at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m.
Van Reed

Van Reed

Reed named to Acadiana Watershed District Board

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The Acadiana Planning Commission (APC) announced the election of officers for the Acadiana Watershed District. The officer are: — Chairman, State Rep.
Members of the Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control met with engineers and Friends of the Library members on June 6 to award the low bid for the new Basile branch library building. Pictured above (left to right, seated) are Bill Fontenot, engineer; Sandra Salazar, board president; Rella Joseph, board vice-president; Lisa Godeaux, secretary and parish library employee; (standing) Linda Lebsack, board member; Ronnie Landreneau, engineer; Suzy Lemoine, co-manager of the Evangeline Parish Library system;

Members of the Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control met with engineers and Friends of the Library members on June 6 to award the low bid for the new Basile branch library building. Pictured above (left to right, seated) are Bill Fontenot, engineer; Sandra Salazar, board president; Rella Joseph, board vice-president; Lisa Godeaux, secretary and parish library employee; (standing) Linda Lebsack, board member; Ronnie Landreneau, engineer; Suzy Lemoine, co-manager of the Evangeline Parish Library system;

Evangeline Parish Library Board approves bid for new Basile library

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control convened on June 6 at the Basile branch to select the contractor for the long-awaited new branch building. The meeting culminated in the awarding of the contract to Pat Williams Construction, Inc., which presented the lowest bid at $1,135,000.
The Queen Cinema on Walnut Street on Tuesday afternoon. The movie theater is for sale. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The Queen Cinema on Walnut Street on Tuesday afternoon. The movie theater is for sale. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice landmark Queen Cinema, built in 1937, is for sale

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The long-standing Queen Cinema in Eunice is up for sale. Built in 1937, the 8,500-square-foot, three-screen theater at 231 W. Walnut St. is listed for $130,000. It is regarded as the state’s third-oldest movie theater still in operation.
Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek, sponsored legislation that will cut permit fees for trucking businesses like the one her husband owns. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek, sponsored legislation that will cut permit fees for trucking businesses like the one her husband owns. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)

Sen. Cloud authors law to reduce trucking fees

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
A new law to reduce the number of commercial truck permits the state requires might benefit the family business of the state lawmaker who pushed the measure. Sen.

Solar project proposed east of Mamou

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Representatives from solar panel companies interested in projects in the Evangeline Parish addressed the Evangeline Parish Solar Ordinance Advisory Board during its meeting held June 19.

Eunice mayor calls special meeting on Wednesday

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING, followed by a SPECIAL MEETING of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen and Alderwoman of the City of Eunice, Parish of St. Landry/Acadia, State of Louisiana has been ordered and called for WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024 at SIX o’clock P.M.
A mother who tossed her infant in a trash can is arrested after an altercation at Walmart Saturday

A mother who tossed her infant in a trash can is arrested after an altercation at Walmart Saturday

A mother arrested, accused of tossing her infant in a trashcan at Walmart

Myra Miller
Monday, June 24, 2024
A verbal altercation that took place at Walmart on Saturday involved a woman, Brionka Benjamin, 38, of Opelousas, who tossed her 6-month-old infant in a trash can. According to Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef, “On June 22, at approximately 3:32 p.m.