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Tri-Parish workforce dips by 535 in May

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The Tri-Parish workforce took a rare dip in May by posting a loss of 535 jobs compared to the May 2023 count, according to date released Tuesday by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The workforce in May totaled 67,710, down 0.8% for the May 2023 total of 68,245.
The City of Eunice Fourth of July fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m. Thursday and last about 30 minutes at the Recreation Complex on Sittig Street. Gates open at 6 p.m. Parking is available on the gravel and grass areas. Parking is not allowed on Sittig Street or the north side of the complex. Fireworks, open fires and glass bottles are not permitted in the parking areas.

The City of Eunice Fourth of July fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m. Thursday and last about 30 minutes at the Recreation Complex on Sittig Street. Gates open at 6 p.m. Parking is available on the gravel and grass areas. Parking is not allowed on Sittig Street or the north side of the complex. Fireworks, open fires and glass bottles are not permitted in the parking areas.

Eunice fireworks display is at 9 p.m. Thursday

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The City of Eunice Fourth of July fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m. Thursday and last about 30 minutes at the Recreation Complex on Sittig Street. Gates open at 6 p.m. Parking is available on the gravel and grass areas. Parking is not allowed on Sittig Street or the north side of the complex.

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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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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

From the Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club
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.

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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.

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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)

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Faul takes oath as Acadia Parish clerk of court

Steve Bandy / Crowley Post-Signal
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.

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Evangeline Parish sheriff says jail construction has started

TONY MARKS / The Ville Platte Gazette
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)

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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.