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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, February 16, 2024

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, Feb. 7 State of Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development vs Union Pacific Railroad, expropriation. Thursday, Feb. 8 Malachi Mose vs Kaza Mose, divorce.

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Courtney Fruge promoted to HR manager at LSUE

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, February 16, 2024

LSU Eunice announced that Courtney Fruge has been elevated to serve as human resources manager. Fruge is a familiar face on campus, having worked at LSUE starting in 2014. Fruge serves as executive assistant to the chancellor, a post she has held for four years.

Five community service awards were given at Thursday’s Eunice Board of Aldermen’s meeting. Mayor Scott Fontenot presents an award to Pamela and Caleb Semien of Word Ministries Church. More photos are on Page 5. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Service recognized

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, February 16, 2024

Five community service awards were presented at the Eunice Board of Aldermen’s meeting Thursday. As Alderwoman Germaine Simpson read the names, Mayor Scott Fontenot did the honors to individuals and groups. “We have a lot of things going on here in Eunice.

Jessie Bellard, St. Landry Parish president, speaks at Wednesday’s Eunice Rotary Club meeting. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Bellard: Plan would upgrade all parish roads

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, February 16, 2024

St. Landry Parish Jessie Bellard said he is working on a plan that would upgrade all parish roads. Speaking to the Eunice Rotary Club, Bellard said he visited Washington, D.C., in January with a goal of obtaining grants for the parish.

There will be a first Belly Buddies Color Fun Run in downtown Eunice from 10 a.m. to noon on April 13.

Belly Buddies to battle hunger in kids

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, February 16, 2024

There will be a first Belly Buddies Color Fun Run in downtown Eunice from 10 a.m. to noon on April 13. This Color Fun Run’s purpose is to provide food to Eunice’s most vulnerable students through the non-profit Belly Buddies.

Downtown Eunice was packed on Tuesday with dancers, drinkers and shoppers. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Mardi Gras unfolds as a perfect day to party

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, February 16, 2024

The sky was a deep blue and the day warmed into the comfortable 60s for a Mardi Gras that drew what was probably a record crowd to downtown Eunice. The Mardi Gas runs no matter what the weather — maybe something like a hurricane would stop it.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Etouffee Cook-off sponsors sought The Eunice Chamber of Commerce is seeking sponsors for the 37th Annual World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off, scheduled to take place on March 23 at the Northwest Pavilion.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Concealed Carry Class set Saturday

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Concealed carry class set Saturday

Myra Miller

Monday, February 12, 2024

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Concealed Carry Class set Saturday The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one day concealed carry permit training class on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 211 West Park in Eunice beginning at 7:30 a.m. This permit is mandatory for out of state carriers.

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News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, February 12, 2024

When Uncle Sam ruled over Mardi Gras

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, February 9, 2024

Mardi Gras in 1942 was a pretty bleak affair. Bombs raining on Pearl Harbor had forced a once-reluctant United States into World War II just months before. People had more serious things on their minds than the pranks and pageantry of Carnival. Gov.