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City sets holiday hours

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot has decided to grant full-time, non-civil service employees 8 hours of paid administrative leave on Dec. 26 to coincide with the State and St. Landry Parish holidays. The City of Eunice non-civil service departments will be closed Dec. 25 and 26.

St. Landry Parish inauguration set Jan. 8

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
An inauguration for St. Landry Parish’s recently elected officials is scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 8 in the Delta Grand Theater, 120 S. Market St, Opelousas. The event aims to honor and formally inaugurate the Parish President, Jessie Bellard along with officials elected in October.
News notes items

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News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, December 18, 2023
Eunice Symphony Orchestra concert set The Eunice Symphony Orchestra present “Broadway on the Bayou,” an evening of music from Broadway musicals. The concert will be at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Eunice High auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults and children ages 6 and under are admitted free of charge.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 15, 2023
The following people obtained marriage licenses at the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Thursday, Dec. 7 John Lee Tujague of Opelousas and Mary Jane Janise, of Opelouas. Cody Alan Brown of Sunset and Tessa Brook of Port Barre. Monday, Dec.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 15, 2023
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Thursday, Dec. 7 Stephanie Speyrer vs Jennifer Pitre, monies due. Brenda Soape vs Walmart Inc et al, damages. Republic Refinance vs Walter W. Gilley, petition to make judgment executory. Republic Finance vs Shelly A.
Daphney Victoria, left, and Sharlan Williams play bingo.

Daphney Victoria, left, and Sharlan Williams play bingo.

Seniors treated to holiday luncheon

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 15, 2023
Senior citizens enjoyed a fun-filled event, along with a luncheon, at the Southeast Neighborhood Center Thursday. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. holiday event included bingo, door prizes and lunch held at 11:30 a.m. The official bingo caller was Germaine Simpson, Ward 2 alderwoman.
Evangeline Parish Police Juror from District 2 Sidney Fontenot reads the engineer’s report en français for parish engineer Ronnie Landreneau during the French meeting held Dec. 12. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Evangeline Parish Police Juror from District 2 Sidney Fontenot reads the engineer’s report en français for parish engineer Ronnie Landreneau during the French meeting held Dec. 12. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Evangeline Parish Police Jury holds annual French meeting

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 15, 2023
As the Evangeline Parish Police Jury reappointed Gregory Monier to the Mamou Fire District No. 1 for two additional years and Lucas Berzas and Robert Lejeune to Acadia/Evangeline Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners for two additional years.
U.S. District Judge Darrel Papillion was the speaker at Friday’s LSUE Fall Commencement. (Submitted photo)

U.S. District Judge Darrel Papillion was the speaker at Friday’s LSUE Fall Commencement. (Submitted photo)

U.S. judge, LSUE alumnus offers 5 tips to grads

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 15, 2023
U.S. District Judge Darrel J. Papillion told LSUE graduates their education is a lifeline and bridge to the future. The LSUE almunus also provided five tips to the graduates that he wished he had been told years ago. Papillion spoke at LSU Eunice’s Fall Commencement on Friday.

Eunice News candidate announcement policy

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 15, 2023
The deadline for announcements in The Eunice News is Feb. 23 for the March 23 election. The Eunice News will publish candidate announcements at no charge when accompanied by a $250 payment for advertising. The payment must be made in advance of publication.