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The cover of Basile Weekly editor Darrel LeJeune’s book about his late parents.

The cover of Basile Weekly editor Darrel LeJeune’s book about his late parents.

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Basile editor chronicles late parents

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 17, 2024
Darrel LeJeune, editor of The Basile Weekly and a retired Basile High educator, released a book last week about the life story of his late parents. The memoir is titled “A Tapestry of Rural Life in Southwest Louisiana: The Story of Stooge and The Ghep.
Chief Petty Officer Jeremiah Miller, a native of Eunice, Louisiana, serves at the U.S. Navy Medical Readiness Training Command hospital in Yokosuka, Japan.(Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel)

Chief Petty Officer Jeremiah Miller, a native of Eunice, Louisiana, serves at the U.S. Navy Medical Readiness Training Command hospital in Yokosuka, Japan.(Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel)

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Eunice native serves with U.S. Navy in Japan

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Friday, May 17, 2024
Chief Petty Officer Jeremiah Miller, a native of Eunice, Louisiana, serves at the U.S. Navy Medical Readiness Training Command hospital in Yokosuka, Japan. Miller graduated from Eunice High School in 2007.

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Downtown targeted for planning exercise

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 17, 2024
A team of nationally-recognized professionals will conduct a three-day planning exercise called a “Downtown Roadmap” for the City of Eunice. The exercise is funded by a grant from the Louisiana Legislature to the City of Eunice for the revitalization of downtown Eunice.
Millie Frey speaks about the Farm Bill at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Millie Frey speaks about the Farm Bill at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Frey explains Farm Bill details

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 17, 2024
Millie Frey, who grew up on a farm in Mowata, spoke about her experience visiting Congress and advocating for the Farm Bill. The daughter of Winston and Cindy Frey was one of 10 Texas A&M University students who traveled to Washington, D.C.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Games of Acadiana raffle slated LAFAYETTE – Starting May 31 through June 15, Miles Perret Cancer Services is hosting Games of Acadiana: Acadiana’s Ultimate Scavenger Hunt. The virtual scavenger hunt will feature over 75 missions and activities for the whole family to enjoy.
From left, Dr. Zebediah Stearns, coroner, and Toby Savoy, chief investigator. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

From left, Dr. Zebediah Stearns, coroner, and Toby Savoy, chief investigator. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Coroner’s proposal put on hold

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Eunice Board of Aldermen put a hold on a request to construct a cooler next to the Southeast Community Center. St. Landry Parish Coroner Dr. Zebediah Stearns and Toby Savoy, chief investigator, appeared at Tuesday’s meeting.
Shaun Grantham discusses St. Landry Parish School Board pay issues during a Saturday retreat in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Shaun Grantham discusses St. Landry Parish School Board pay issues during a Saturday retreat in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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School Board needs don’t equal resources

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The needs of the St. Landry Parish public school system exceeds it apparent resources and the situation is likely to get worse. That seems to be the reality confronting St. Landry Parish School Board members during a retreat on Saturday in Opelousas.
St Landry Sheriff’s Office offers Multi-State Concealed Permit Training Class Saturday

St Landry Sheriff’s Office offers Multi-State Concealed Permit Training Class Saturday

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St Landry Sheriff’s Office offers Multi-State Concealed Permit Training Class Saturday

Myra Miller
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one day concealed carry permit training class beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at 211 West Park in Eunice. This permit is mandatory for out of state carriers and will address and discuss the new constitutional carry law.
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Myra Miller
Monday, May 13, 2024
Games of Acadiana raffle slated LAFAYETTE – Starting May 31 through June 15, Miles Perret Cancer Services is hosting Games of Acadiana: Acadiana’s Ultimate Scavenger Hunt. The virtual scavenger hunt will feature over 75 missions and activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Bill Rodier, right, chief executive officer of St. Landry Economic Development, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Prior to speaking Rodier was with with Nancee Sorenson, LSUE chancellor, and John Hamlin, LSUE vice chancellor of Academic Affairs & Provost. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Bill Rodier, right, chief executive officer of St. Landry Economic Development, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting. Prior to speaking Rodier was with with Nancee Sorenson, LSUE chancellor, and John Hamlin, LSUE vice chancellor of Academic Affairs & Provost. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Developer: Eunice is progressive but needs to be more intentional

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 10, 2024
The City of Eunice has a progressive mindset, has a great infrastructure, but needs to be more intentional about is development, according to Bill Rodier, chief executive officer of St. Landry Economic Development (SLED). For the past 11 years Rodier has been leader in economic development in St.