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School Board approves state-funded stipend

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 29, 2023
The St. Landry Parish School Board approved state-funded stipends of $2,000 to certified staff and $1,000 to support staff this fall. The Board voted for the stipends at a special meeting on Sept. 21 Long-term substitutes are to receive $1,000 stipends.
Steve Moosa, CPA, of Darnall, Sikes & Frederick in 2019. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Steve Moosa, CPA, of Darnall, Sikes & Frederick in 2019. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Parish finances boosted with federal money

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 29, 2023
The Landry Parish Government finances were boosted in 2022 by an infusion of federal dollars, according to Steve Moosa, CPA, of Darnall Sikes & Frederick, who delivered an audit report the Parish Council’s Sept. 20 meeting.

St. Thomas More Bazaar set Oct. 7, 8

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 29, 2023
The St. Thomas More Catholic Church Bazaar is scheduled for Oct. 7 and 8. The Saturday hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday the bazaar will open at 11 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. There will be games and entertainment for the entire family, plus bazaar foods.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 29, 2023
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, Sept. 13 Succession of Enolia M. Guidry Papillion. Thursday, Sept. 14 Taylor Nezat vs Jacob Dupre, damages. In Re Abigail Lizett Ville et all, name change.

Hidden danger of drought

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 29, 2023
The loss of fine feeder roots is a hidden danger of drought. Feeder roots grow out of the thick woody tree roots. While woody roots grow down into the soil, feeder roots grow up toward the soil surface. Their main job is to absorb water, minerals, and oxygen.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 28, 2023
CDA meeting set for Monday Oct. 2 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.
Incoming freshmen gather at Cajun Field in August following New Student Convocation. UL Lafayette enrolled a total of 3,066 first-time freshmen for the Fall 2023 semester, a 6.3% increase over last fall. (Photo credit: Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

Incoming freshmen gather at Cajun Field in August following New Student Convocation. UL Lafayette enrolled a total of 3,066 first-time freshmen for the Fall 2023 semester, a 6.3% increase over last fall. (Photo credit: Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

Freshman numbers increase, overall enrollment rises at UL Lafayette

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
For the third year in a row, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has seen an increase in the number of first-time freshmen. A total of 3,066 first-time freshmen are enrolled for the Fall 2023 semester, a 6.3% increase over last fall.
The sign in the woods of Maine was startling to this Eunice tourist. “Beware of Bob” immediately brought up memories of the wacky and mischievous Eunice Community Concert Band and Choir’s elf named Bob.

The sign in the woods of Maine was startling to this Eunice tourist. “Beware of Bob” immediately brought up memories of the wacky and mischievous Eunice Community Concert Band and Choir’s elf named Bob.

‘Beware of Bob’

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The sign in the woods of Maine was startling to this Eunice tourist. “Beware of Bob” immediately brought up memories of the wacky and mischievous Eunice Community Concert Band and Choir’s elf named Bob. Eunice’s Bob often appears suddenly in the midst of the band, choir and audience for a comic bit.

Iota Fall Festival set Saturday

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The Iota Fall Festival promises to be fun for the entire family. The annual event, now in its fourth year, is scheduled for Saturday at the Iota Veterans Memorial Pavilion. The festival will be held from 2 to 11 p.m. and general admission is $10; children 4 and under are free.
Kelly Blake Sonnier performs wtth the University of Louisiana at Lafayette band during the halftime show on Sept. 23. Sonnier is a sophomore member of the Pride of Acadiana band. She is a 2022 Eunice High graduate and the daughter of Becky and Michael Sonnier. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

Kelly Blake Sonnier performs wtth the University of Louisiana at Lafayette band during the halftime show on Sept. 23. Sonnier is a sophomore member of the Pride of Acadiana band. She is a 2022 Eunice High graduate and the daughter of Becky and Michael Sonnier. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

From Eunice to UL Lafayette band

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Kelly Blake Sonnier performs wtth the University of Louisiana at Lafayette band during the halftime show on Sept. 23. Sonnier is a sophomore member of the Pride of Acadiana band. She is a 2022 Eunice High graduate and the daughter of Becky and Michael Sonnier. (Photo by Tom Dodge)