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The VFW Post 8971 presented the 2023 Public Service Awards on Feb. 19. The awardees were honored, recognized and enjoyed an evening dinner meal. The VFW Post 8971 commander is Donnie Fontenot. From left, are Sgt. Damien Morgan of St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department; Lt. Ryan Young of the Eunice Police Department; firefighter-operator Christian Walker of the Eunice Fire Department; Chelsey Harris, the EMT of the Year; Wendy Lalonde, the 911 operator/dispatcher of the year; and James Darbonne, VFW voluntee

The VFW Post 8971 presented the 2023 Public Service Awards on Feb. 19. The awardees were honored, recognized and enjoyed an evening dinner meal. The VFW Post 8971 commander is Donnie Fontenot. From left, are Sgt. Damien Morgan of St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department; Lt. Ryan Young of the Eunice Police Department; firefighter-operator Christian Walker of the Eunice Fire Department; Chelsey Harris, the EMT of the Year; Wendy Lalonde, the 911 operator/dispatcher of the year; and James Darbonne, VFW voluntee

VFW Public Service Awards

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 23, 2024
The VFW Post 8971 presented the 2023 Public Service Awards on Feb. 19. The awardees were honored, recognized and enjoyed an evening dinner meal. The VFW Post 8971 commander is Donnie Fontenot. From left, are Sgt. Damien Morgan of St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department; Lt.

Burge named interim CEO at Savoy Medical Center

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 23, 2024
Gene Burge will assume the role as interim CEO at Savoy Medical Center effective March 11. Burge has had many roles at Savoy Medical Center in his 40 plus years, including CRNA, director of anesthesia and was the CEO of Savoy Medical Center from December of 2016 until his retirement in 2021.
St. Landry Parish Council members, from left, Timmy Lejeune and Ernest Blanchard before Wednesday’s meeting in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

St. Landry Parish Council members, from left, Timmy Lejeune and Ernest Blanchard before Wednesday’s meeting in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Energy district created

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 23, 2024
The St. Landry Parish Council approved the creation of an energy generation district to regulate the development and operation of green energy in the parish.
Angelia Guillory is the 2023 Eunice Rotary Club’s Citizen of the Year. Rotarians accept nominations every year for its Citizen of the Year. Guillory is with Nancee Sorenson, LSUE chancellor and Rotary president; Jerry Ann Vital of Lake Charles, a cousin of Guillory; and Sherby Guillory Jr. of Houston, Guillory’s brother. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Angelia Guillory is the 2023 Eunice Rotary Club’s Citizen of the Year. Rotarians accept nominations every year for its Citizen of the Year. Guillory is with Nancee Sorenson, LSUE chancellor and Rotary president; Jerry Ann Vital of Lake Charles, a cousin of Guillory; and Sherby Guillory Jr. of Houston, Guillory’s brother. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Angelia Guillory named Rotary’s Eunice Citizen of the Year

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 23, 2024
Angelia Guillory is the 2023 Rotary Citizen of the Year. Guillory was recognized and honored at the Rotary Club meeting Wednesday. Two members of her family were present for the presentation, Jerry Ann Vital of Lake Charles, a cousin; and her brother, Sherby Guillory Jr. of Houston, Texas.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, February 22, 2024
CDA meeting set for March 4 The next Catholic Daughters of the Americas meeting is set for 6 p.m. March 4 in the Jeanmard Hall on North 3rd. Members are reminded to bring non-perishable items for the Eunice Food Bank.
Laura Rougeau Garcille

Laura Rougeau Garcille

Garcille announces for St. Landry Parish district judge

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
My name is Laura Rougeau Garcille and I am announcing my candidacy for St. Landry Parish District Court Judge, Division B, which became vacant after the retirement of Judge A. Gerard Caswell in December of 2023. I earned my juris doctorate from the Paul M.
From left, are Deborah Eckholdt, Eunice Chamber Board member; Susan Vigee, Eunice Chamber Board member; Jean Johnson, Louisiana Folk Roots treasurer; Jeanne Solis, executive director Louisiana Folk Roots; Jacob Bergeron, Eunice Chamber Board member; Bonnie Kyzar, Eunice Chamber Board member; Broch Leger, Eunice Chamber vice president; Erika Fontenot, president; Kayla Heinen, Eunice Chamber executive director; and John Pucheu, Eunice Chamber Board member. (Submitted photo)

From left, are Deborah Eckholdt, Eunice Chamber Board member; Susan Vigee, Eunice Chamber Board member; Jean Johnson, Louisiana Folk Roots treasurer; Jeanne Solis, executive director Louisiana Folk Roots; Jacob Bergeron, Eunice Chamber Board member; Bonnie Kyzar, Eunice Chamber Board member; Broch Leger, Eunice Chamber vice president; Erika Fontenot, president; Kayla Heinen, Eunice Chamber executive director; and John Pucheu, Eunice Chamber Board member. (Submitted photo)

Crawfish Etouffeé Cook-off scheduled Saturday in March

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Eunice Chamber of Commerce executive director Kayla Heinen is preparing for the upcoming annual World Championship Louisiana Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off to be held March 23. Heinen said she is looking forward to it and hoping for a huge crowd.
Lance Armentor

Lance Armentor

Savoy Medical Center CEO Armenter to lead OGHS

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Lance Armentor, former president and CEO of Savoy Medical Center in Mamou, will be the new president and chief executive officer of Opelousas General Health System on April 1. Gina Bradley Tuttle, chairwoman of the Opelousas General Health System Board of Trustees, announced the appointment.
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Myra Miller
Monday, February 19, 2024
Bulb & Blossom meeting set March 5 The Bulb & Blossom Garden Club of Eunice will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5 at the home of Fran Guillory. Refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m. following by a meeting at 6 p.m.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, February 16, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Feb. 7 Conrad Anthony Jones of Opelousas and Amelia Ramos Dias of Opelousas. Friday, Feb. 9 Daniel Vallare of Eunice and Roxanne Guillory of Eunice.