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Myra Miller
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Concealed carry permit class Saturday The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one day concealed carry permit training class beginning at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 2 at 211 W. Park Ave., Eunice. The course fee is $100 and $8 for a spouse or renewal.

St. Landry Parish shelter to waive adoption fee on Saturday

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, November 27, 2023
In collaboration with the Bissell Pet Foundation, St. Landry Parish Animal Control is announced adoption fees are being waived as part of an Empty the Shelters initiative. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Tractor Supply, 241 Acadiana Prep Circle, Opelousas.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, November 27, 2023
Concealed carry permit class Dec. 2 The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one day concealed carry permit training class beginning at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 2 at 211 W. Park Ave., Eunice. The course fee is $100 and $8 for a spouse or renewal.

Pope Innoceant, my grandmother, and fruitcake

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
This is the time of year when people love to malign fruitcakes. I am not one of those people. For more years than I care to remember, I have made holiday fruitcakes that have turned even hardened naysayers into admirers. (It’s not bragging when it’s true.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The following are marriage licenses obtained at the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Nov. 15 Styles Lee Bernard and Shelbie Renee Bernard, both of Sunset. Friday, Nov. 17 Dana Marie Johnson and Kendall Paul Charlot, both of Opelousas. Monday, Nov.

Take them out of the kitchen and create a fragrant paradise

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Herbs are usually for cooking and often overlooked as houseplants. Choosing herbs as houseplants gives you unusual and beautiful foliage plus adding subtle natural scents to a home. Say goodbye to overpowering artificial fragrances!
Gary Wagner, Ph.D., economist with the B.I. Moody College of Business Administration at UL Lafayette, spoke to residents Nov. 16 about the economic outlook for Acadia Parish and Acadiana. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Gary Wagner, Ph.D., economist with the B.I. Moody College of Business Administration at UL Lafayette, spoke to residents Nov. 16 about the economic outlook for Acadia Parish and Acadiana. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Economist predicts Acadiana growth

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Inflation appears to be leveling off, home sales are holding steady and, overall, this region’s economy is pretty good. That, in general, is the message delivered during at Thursday’s (Nov. 16) Quarterly Luncheon by Gary Wagner, Ph.D.
Eunice News 2023 Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway winners are listed.

Eunice News 2023 Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway winners are listed.

Eunice News turkey winners

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Eunice News 2023 Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway winners are listed. Twenty turkeys will be given away sponsored by participating businesses. Turkeys are to be redeemed from Champagne’s Market by Dec. 5 by close of business day.
Two students from Chataignier Elementary School use a magnifying lens to examine insects at the LSU AgMagic Cenla event held at the State Evacuation Shelter Nov. 15 and 16. The students toured numerous stations highlighting agriculture, nutrition and health. (Photo by Craig Gautreaux/LSU AgCenter)

Two students from Chataignier Elementary School use a magnifying lens to examine insects at the LSU AgMagic Cenla event held at the State Evacuation Shelter Nov. 15 and 16. The students toured numerous stations highlighting agriculture, nutrition and health. (Photo by Craig Gautreaux/LSU AgCenter)

Chataignier students experience AgMagic

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
More than 1,100 students across a 10-parish region in central Louisiana got to hold a live alligator, see cotton ginned and learn the importance of proper handwashing during a trip through AgMagic, the LSU AgCenter agricultural-themed exhibit.
Employees, pharmacist and co-owners at Picou’s Drug Store. From left are Mary Veillon, bookkeeper; Gwen Fontenot, pharmacist technician; Glenda Young, sales clerk; Jed Reviere, co-owner; Christina Brown, pharmacist, co-owner; Pam LaFleur, clerk; and Rowena Thibodeaux, sales clerk. Not pictured are Robby Chachere, pharmacist, Paula Miller, sales clerk; T.C. Chachere, Russell Lejeune, delivery personnel. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Employees, pharmacist and co-owners at Picou’s Drug Store. From left are Mary Veillon, bookkeeper; Gwen Fontenot, pharmacist technician; Glenda Young, sales clerk; Jed Reviere, co-owner; Christina Brown, pharmacist, co-owner; Pam LaFleur, clerk; and Rowena Thibodeaux, sales clerk. Not pictured are Robby Chachere, pharmacist, Paula Miller, sales clerk; T.C. Chachere, Russell Lejeune, delivery personnel. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Picou’s Drug Store begins new chapter in its 120-year-old history

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Picou’s Drug Store in Eunice has opened a new chapter in its 120-year-old history. The drug store at 260 N. 2nd St. has changed ownership. Robby Chachere, who has been the pharmacist for the past 44 years and owner for 20 years, transfered ownership on Nov.