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Myra Miller

Monday, May 6, 2024

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center sets free events The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is holding two events off-site in May. Music at the Depot will feature a free performance by Sarah Jayde Williams at the Eunice Depot Museum from 1 to 2 p.m. May 11 at the Eunice Depot Museum, 220 S. C C Duson St.

Rose blooms open across a bush as warmer weather returns. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

A single rose can be my garden…’ – Leo Buscaglia

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 3, 2024

Roses have captivated humans for hundreds of years. Documents show roses as on-trend as far back as 2000 BC. In Greek mythology, red roses grew from Aphrodite’s tears and the blood of her mortal lover Adonis, when he died in her arms.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 3, 2024

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Wednesday, April 24 Wesley York Leitz of Eunice and Christina Ann Fontenot of Eunice. Thursday, April 25 Vadym Hrechukha of Bell and Amy Claire Stelly of Bell.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 3, 2024

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, April 24 Succession of Gregory Gerard Haynes Sr.. Taylor Blair Young vs Phillip Ryheen Arvie, protective order. Credit Bureau of Opelousas et al vs Cedrick Joseph, open account.

Employee’s suit says school was toxic, made her sick

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 3, 2024

A former Eunice Junior High School employee has filed suit against the St. Landry Parish School Board charging the school’s environment was toxic and made her sick. Sharon K. Dietz filed suit on April 19 in the 27th Judicial District Court naming the school district and its insurer.

Rick Pavlu

Botanist details nature’s edible bounty

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 3, 2024

Did you know that a Yaupon Holly has caffeine in it? According to Rick Pavlu, a botanist, a great source of Vitamin C can come from Loblolly Pine pine needles. The Loblolly Pine’s botanical name is, “Pinus taeda.” Pavlu was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting.

Despite rain at noon on Thursday the National Day of Prayer was observed inside the lobby of the City Hall. Several people attended the prayer event led by Eunice ministers. Mayor Scott Fontenot, right, welcomed the group to City Hall. Standing next to the mayor is Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Day of Prayer observed here

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 3, 2024

Rain on Thursday did not stop the observance of the National Day of Prayer. The program, normally held outdoors at the City Hall, was moved inside to the lobby for a noon ceremony.

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Myra Miller

Thursday, May 2, 2024

National Day of Prayer set today The National Day of Prayer will be observed at noon today at the city hall parking lot and pavilion. There will be prayer led by area ministers. The public is invited.

Cleco employees at the Eunice Community Garden on Friday. They were not identified. (Submitted photos)

Cleco enhances Eunice Community Garden

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

PINEVILLE — Cleco employees spent the day volunteering at the Eunice Community Garden as part of the company’s Done in a Day program.

Herb & Garden Fest is Saturday

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

For over 20 years, the Sunset Garden Club has held the Sunset Herb & Garden Festival in Sunset. Festival vendors specialize in a variety of plants. Some festival favorites include hibiscus, grasses, fruit trees, bromeliads, orchids, ferns, succulents and roses.