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North Central coach Vanessa Taylor gives instruction to her team against St. Edmund during the 2022-23 basketball season. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

North Central coach Vanessa Taylor gives instruction to her team against St. Edmund during the 2022-23 basketball season. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

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Former athletic director sues over demotion

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
A former athletic director at North Central High School is suing the St. Landry Parish School Board and former Superintendent Patrick Jenkins asserting she was unfairly demoted. Vanessa Taylor filed suit on April 26 in the 27th Judicial District Court.

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Primate research center at LSUE proposed

Ashley White/ The Acadiana Advocate
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors at its April meeting approved a request from LSU Eunice Chancellor Nancee Sorenson to create a proposal to bring the research center to life.
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Myra Miller
Monday, May 6, 2024
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center sets free events The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is holding two events off-site in May. Music at the Depot will feature a free performance by Sarah Jayde Williams at the Eunice Depot Museum from 1 to 2 p.m. May 11 at the Eunice Depot Museum, 220 S. C C Duson St.
Rose blooms open across a bush as warmer weather returns. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Rose blooms open across a bush as warmer weather returns. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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A single rose can be my garden…’ – Leo Buscaglia

From the Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club
Friday, May 3, 2024
Roses have captivated humans for hundreds of years. Documents show roses as on-trend as far back as 2000 BC. In Greek mythology, red roses grew from Aphrodite’s tears and the blood of her mortal lover Adonis, when he died in her arms.

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St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 3, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Wednesday, April 24 Wesley York Leitz of Eunice and Christina Ann Fontenot of Eunice. Thursday, April 25 Vadym Hrechukha of Bell and Amy Claire Stelly of Bell.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 3, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, April 24 Succession of Gregory Gerard Haynes Sr.. Taylor Blair Young vs Phillip Ryheen Arvie, protective order. Credit Bureau of Opelousas et al vs Cedrick Joseph, open account.

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Employee’s suit says school was toxic, made her sick

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 3, 2024
A former Eunice Junior High School employee has filed suit against the St. Landry Parish School Board charging the school’s environment was toxic and made her sick. Sharon K. Dietz filed suit on April 19 in the 27th Judicial District Court naming the school district and its insurer.
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Botanist details nature’s edible bounty

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 3, 2024
Did you know that a Yaupon Holly has caffeine in it? According to Rick Pavlu, a botanist, a great source of Vitamin C can come from Loblolly Pine pine needles. The Loblolly Pine’s botanical name is, “Pinus taeda.” Pavlu was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Eunice Rotary Club meeting.
Despite rain at noon on Thursday the National Day of Prayer was observed inside the lobby of the City Hall. Several people attended the prayer event led by Eunice ministers. Mayor Scott Fontenot, right, welcomed the group to City Hall. Standing next to the mayor is Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Despite rain at noon on Thursday the National Day of Prayer was observed inside the lobby of the City Hall. Several people attended the prayer event led by Eunice ministers. Mayor Scott Fontenot, right, welcomed the group to City Hall. Standing next to the mayor is Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Day of Prayer observed here

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 3, 2024
Rain on Thursday did not stop the observance of the National Day of Prayer. The program, normally held outdoors at the City Hall, was moved inside to the lobby for a noon ceremony.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, May 2, 2024
National Day of Prayer set today The National Day of Prayer will be observed at noon today at the city hall parking lot and pavilion. There will be prayer led by area ministers. The public is invited.