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Roberts Cove Germanfest

Roberts Cove Germanfest

Germanfest to highlight Heinen family

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Come celebrate German-style at the 2023 Roberts Cove Germanfest Saturday and Sunday on the grounds of St. Leo IV Catholic Church in Roberts Cove, located off Interstate 10 Exit 87 (Rayne Exit) in Acadia Parish. The festival is scheduled 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Unopposed Bellard is a top campaign fundraiser, spender

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard emerged unopposed for the Oct. 14 election, but his report indicates he was ready for a challenger with total receipts of $68,729.21 — all contributions. Bellard reported expenditures of $53,397.81.

Jagneaux tops campaign finances in parish races

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
In the only race for a parish-wide office, incumbent Clerk of Court Jagneaux is leading in money-raising, according to his 30-day report with the Louisiana Ethics Administration. Jagneaux reported total receipts of $31,010 and expenditures of $20,896.46.
St. Edmund students. (Photos by David Simpson)

St. Edmund students. (Photos by David Simpson)

Keep Eunice Beautiful cleanup

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Keep Eunice Beautiful cleanup volunteers on Saturday from St. Edmund school and the public are shown. Donna Baltakis, Keep Eunice Beautiful director, reported 37 St Edmund volunteers, five teachers 32 students, picked up 25 36-gallon bags of trash.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz

Sheriff accused of ethics violations

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The Louisiana Board of Ethics voted to bring charges against St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz and Dupre-Carrier-Godchaux Agency, Inc., alleging ethics violations connected to $1.65 million in payments to the insurance agency.
The state currently has $1 billion it wants to return to its rightful owners, but first it has to locate those to whom money is owed, according to State Treasurer John M. Schroder Sr.

The state currently has $1 billion it wants to return to its rightful owners, but first it has to locate those to whom money is owed, according to State Treasurer John M. Schroder Sr.

Does the state have a check for you?

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
In today’s paper, starting on Page 2B, you’ll find a list of name-of-your parish residents owed money by the state of Louisiana. The list also is online here and at https://lacashclaim.
In this week’s Eunice News, you’ll find a list of parish residents owed money by the state of Louisiana.

In this week’s Eunice News, you’ll find a list of parish residents owed money by the state of Louisiana.

Is your name on the list of those owed money?

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, October 2, 2023
In this week’s Eunice News, you’ll find a list of parish residents owed money by the state of Louisiana. The state currently has $1 billion it wants to return to its rightful owner, but first it has to locate those to whom money is owed, according to State Treasurer John M. Schroder Sr.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, October 2, 2023
CDA meeting set for Monday On Monday the Catholic Daughters of the Americas court Eunice 208 will hold its meeting at 6 p.m. at the Jeanmard Center on North 3rd Street. The meeting is open to all visitors who are interested in becoming involved in the CDA.
World War II and U.S. Navy Veteran Joe Richard of Church Point is presented with a slice of birthday cake by American Legion Post 225 Commander Dennis Hart during Richard’s 100th birthday party on July 23. Richard, Louisiana’s last known Pearl Harbor survivor, according to the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, passed away Wednesday, just two months after his 100th birthday. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/Church Point News)

World War II and U.S. Navy Veteran Joe Richard of Church Point is presented with a slice of birthday cake by American Legion Post 225 Commander Dennis Hart during Richard’s 100th birthday party on July 23. Richard, Louisiana’s last known Pearl Harbor survivor, according to the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, passed away Wednesday, just two months after his 100th birthday. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/Church Point News)

State’s last known Pearl Harbor survivor passes away

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 29, 2023
World War II and U.S. Navy veteran Joe Richard, a native of Church Point and Louisiana’s last known Pearl Harbor survivor, has passed away. He was 100. “A patriot, hero, friend to all, Mr. Joe Richard passed away yesterday (September 27). He will be missed by all.

Voting resumes Monday

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 29, 2023
Early voting for the Oct. 14 election will continue from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday at the Eunice City Hall and Registrar of Voter’s Office in the courthouse in Opelousas. The deadline for anyone to request an absentee-by-mail ballot is Oct. 10, other than military or overseas.