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Nick's on 2nd destroyed by a major fire.

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The aftermath of a fire at Nick's on 2nd

Myra Miller

Sunday, May 26, 2024

Pictures taken on Sunday at 11 a.m. shows the aftermath of a major fire that destroyed Nick’s on 2nd. The family owned restaurant for many years in downtown Eunice caught fire Saturday. Eunice firefighters and many other area firefighters fought several hours on putting out the fire.

This spectacular photo by Dwight Jodon shows a crop-duster plane dumping water on the Nick's on 2nd fire on Saturday. The photo reveals the extent of damage to the landmark restaurant.

Fire at Nick's on 2nd Street

Photo by Dwight Jodon

Saturday, May 25, 2024

This spectacular photo by Dwight Jodon shows a crop-duster plane dumping water on the Nick's on 2nd fire on Saturday. The photo reveals the extent of damage to the landmark restaurant.

Nick's on 2nd

Fire at Nick's on 2nd Street

Myra Miller

Saturday, May 25, 2024

A fire started earlier before lunch-time Saturday at Nick's on 2nd, a long-time restaurant, and as of 2:42 p.m. firefighters are still on the scene fighting the blaze to put out the entirety of the fire.

A fire is reported underway at Nick's on 2nd Street in Eunice. Dwight Jodon shared these photos of the longtime downtown restaurant.

Fire reported at Nick's on Saturday

Harlan Kirgan

Saturday, May 25, 2024

A fire is reported underway at Nick's on 2nd Street in Eunice. Dwight Jodon shared these photos of the longtime downtown restaurant.

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Chataignier council members spar over mayor pro-tem vote

TONY MARKS / The Ville Platte Gazette

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Verbal altercations broke out between Councilwomen Maria Calvin and Carilyn “Tu” Arvie during a contentious council meeting in Chataignier on May 20. One of the main items of contention was the appointment of a new mayor pro tem.

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BBQ Fest band lineup announced

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 24, 2024

St. Landry Parish Government has announced the band lineup for St. Landry BBQ Fest on June 7- 9 at the Yambilee Grounds and Ag Arena in Opelousas. The BBQ Fest includes a variety of arts and crafts vendors, a carnival with rides, plus food and drink vendor.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 24, 2024

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court, Opelousas. Wednesday, May. 15 Isiah Mark Mouton of Opelousas and Gabrielle Elise Robertson of Lafayette. Thursday, May 16 Jason Ray Mayo and Kelsi Mae Bingham.

The VFW Post 8971, American Legion Post 129 and DAV Chapter 19, will have a Memorial Day ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday at the Rotary Foundation corner of South 2nd and Park Avenue.

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Eunice ceremony scheduled Monday

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 24, 2024

The VFW Post 8971, American Legion Post 129 and DAV Chapter 19, will have a Memorial Day ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday at the Rotary Foundation corner of South 2nd and Park Avenue. There will be a guest speaker. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

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Eunice murderer denied appeal

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 24, 2024

A Eunice man convicted of a Nov. 4, 2019, murder will continue to serve his 35-year sentence at hard labor after his appeal was denied by the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal. Demyron L. Skinner was convicted of manslaughter in the killing of De’Omane Frank. Skinner was sentenced on April 27, 2023.

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Prescription needed for pills under bill legislature OKs

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 24, 2024

The St. Landry Parish School Board is moving toward changing the title of its top finance job from finance director to chief finance officer. “We’ve been adverting this job for awhile. We have three applicants. None of them are certified.