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Myra Miller
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Coco Tribe at Opelousas Museum The Coco Tribe of Canneci Tinne will be at the Opelousas Museum from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday. The Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center is located at 315 N. Main St., in Opelousas. November is National American Indian Heritage Month.

Eunice voters to decide on Parish Council seat, hotel tax

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Early voting begins Friday and continues through Nov. 11 for the Nov. 18 general election. Early voting is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. except for Nov. 5 and 10, which is the state observed Veterans Day holiday.

Tri-Parish jobless rate, workforce hold steady

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Tri-Parish workforce in September held steady and unemployment rates changed little from a year ago, according to statistic released by Louisiana Workforce Commission. Louisiana’s not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September is 3.6%.
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Myra Miller
Monday, October 30, 2023
EPT ‘The Butler Did It’ play continues The Eunice Players’ Theatre production of “The Butler Did It” will continue at 7 p.m., Nov. 1 and Nov. 2.

Bulb lasagna – It is not for dinner

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, October 27, 2023
Bulb lasagna is a clever way of container planting that rewards with months of spring color. This technique is simply layering two or three layers of bulbs between layers of soil.
The LSUE Lady Bengals Basketball team volunteered Wednesday for the ECHC Sausage PoBoy fundraiser held at the VFW Bobcat Hall on Bobcat Drive. Above are the team members, coaches, and Randall Vigee, a volunteer and supporter of the Eunice Community Health Center. (Photo by Glynn Michaud)

The LSUE Lady Bengals Basketball team volunteered Wednesday for the ECHC Sausage PoBoy fundraiser held at the VFW Bobcat Hall on Bobcat Drive. Above are the team members, coaches, and Randall Vigee, a volunteer and supporter of the Eunice Community Health Center. (Photo by Glynn Michaud)

Eunice Community Health Center Sausage PoBoy fundraiser

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, October 27, 2023
The Eunice Community Health Center (ECHC) held a Sausage Po Boy fundraiser Wednesday at the VFW Bobcat Hall on Bobcat Drive. The lunch sale included a sausage on a bun, BBQ sauce in a cup, chips and water for a donation of $8. All proceeds went to benefit the clinic.
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Myra Miller
Thursday, October 26, 2023
NAUW Breast Cancer Awareness Walk set for today The NAUW Eunice Branch will have a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. today. The walk will begin and end at Chiquita Thomas residence at 621 Opal in Eunice. All survivors, organizations, groups, churches are welcomed.

School Board panel sweetens employee Christmas stipend

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The St Landry Parish School Board is planning on a $1,500 Christmas stipend for employees at $750 for permanent substitutes. After a presentation by Shaun Grantham, finance director, at an Executive Committee meeting Monday, employees may get a little extra in the stipend.
U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, at a town all meeting in Opelousas in February.

U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, at a town all meeting in Opelousas in February.

Johnson is in the race for House Speaker

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, who represents St. Landry Parish and much of western Louisiana in Congress faced a vote Wednesday for House speaker. Johnson was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives on Dec.