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Ham winners named

Fifteen hams are to be given away from The Eunice News and participating businesses. The deadline to pick up hams is Jan. 8, 2024. Ham winners are; Basile State Bank, Randy Cooper; Coburn’s Supply Co., Hunter Aucoin; D.C.

Solar farm near Iota approved

By Claudette Olivier Crowley Post-Signal CROWLEY — The Acadia Parish Police Jury unanimously approved a motion to grant a permit for a second solar farm to be built in the parish.

News notes

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.

LSU awards 1,931 degrees during Fall Commencement

LSU awarded 1,931 degrees during the university’s 312th commencement exercises Dec. 15. 1,313 students earned undergraduate degrees or certificates and 618 received graduate degrees or certificates. Twenty-three LSU employees were among the graduates.

Fun garden tools

Tools are more than just gadgets – they can be game changers. Dive into these interesting tools suitable for any gardening enthusiast. The Hori Hori Classic is not an average garden tool; it is a versatile powerhouse.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

The following obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Thursday, Dec. 14 Shawn O’Neal Perry of Sunset and Catherine Anne Stevens of Sunset. Friday, Dec. 15 Michael Citizen of Eunice and Wanda Bernita Cooper of Princeton.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Thursday, Dec. 14 Discover Bank vs Kyle Sylvester, open account. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company et al vs Trey Anthony Artie et al, damages. Ulonda Rideaux vs GoAuto Insurance Company et al, damages.

Parish Council OKs $4,800 raise for its members

The St. Landry Parish Council approved a $4,800 a year raise for its members at its last regular meeting of the year on Wednesday. The raise is to begin on Jan. 1, 2025, and will increase the annual pay from $12,672 to $17,472.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Note: Jim Bradshaw’s column usually appears on the Opinion Page, but today’s Christmas-themed piece is landing on the Front Page. Merry Christmas!

LSU Eunice Chancellor’s List named for Fall 2023 semester

Louisiana State University Eunice has named 412 students to its Chancellor’s List for the Fall 2023 Semester. Students must have full-time status, completing more than 12 credit hours, and maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average.