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Concealed carry weapon permit class set Saturday
The St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a 1-day concealed carry permit training class beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday on March 19. The location is at 211 West Park Eunice,

St. Patrick fitting for Acadiana

Besides the fact that we will throw a party on the flimsiest of excuses, it is solid theologically for French Louisiana to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
You see, he spent much of his religious life in France, and he wasn’t Irish at all.

War, inflation drive precious metal prices up

War and inflation are driving the price of gold up, said Robert “Bob” Fontenot, owner and manager of Jerry’s Jewelers, at the Rotary Club on Wednesday.

Sales tax revenues up, but growth slows

The surprising fact is sales tax revenue in St. Landry Parish grew during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the report for February indicates the march of growth is slowing.

Acadia Parish issues burn ban

Acadia Parish Police Jury President Chance Henry has issued a burn ban for Acadia Parish due to extremely dry conditions within the parish and surrounding areas.

Story Time returns at Eunice Library

On Wednesday beginning at 10 a.m. was a fun time for children at the Eunice Public Library.
Children enjoyed a Story Time hour of listening to a guest reader read a story book, creating a craft and they enjoyed a snack.